Heritage December 9, 2018
First-hand Accounts From Culloden Moor
The Scots Magazine's April 1746 issue held first-hand accounts of the Battle of Culloden. We took a copy to the battlefield for live readings - video here.
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Recipes November 12, 2018
Courgette & Lanark Blue Soufflé Recipe – Carina Contini
Star chef Carina Contini considers the influence of French cuisine on her culinary family, and introduces us to a deliciously simple soufflé recipe.
Culture October 29, 2018
A War Of Two Halves
Discover the poignant walking-theatre piece A War Of Two Halves, which tells the tale of the 1914 Heart of Midlothian team who fought in World War One.
Culture October 23, 2018
Opera Highlights – The Hills Are Alive
It's the last week of Scottish Opera's Autumn Opera Highlights tour! Baritone Dawid Kimberg wrote this behind-the-scenes blog for us from the Opera bus on hill-walking between performances, and the luxury of getting home to do a washing!
Culture October 13, 2018
Sunshine On Leith
From Turkish brunches to cardanomnom cocktails, here’s why we reckon Leith was recently voted one of the coolest neighbourhoods in the world!
Culture October 12, 2018
Why Royal Yacht Britannia Still Rules The Waves
The Royal Yacht Britannia is celebrating 20 years as one of Edinburgh's top tourist attractions! Take a gallery tour here and find out why it's so beloved.
Culture October 11, 2018
Double Crown At Golden Spurtle Awards!
For the first time judges were unable to pick the best traditional porridge out of the final two bowls, in this hotly-contested competition!
Culture October 5, 2018
Opera Highlights – Life On Tour
Soprano Sofia Troncosos tour blog gives an insight into backstage life and antics on the Scottish Opera Opera Highlights tour 2018!
Recipes October 2, 2018
Dutch Apple Cake Recipe – Carina Contini
Star chef Carina Contini is back with another great seasonal recipe for Dutch Apple Cake! Delicious and easy to make, it's sure to be a new family favourite
Culture September 28, 2018
Opera Highlights Returns
Scottish Opera returns for another amazing Autumn Opera Highlights Tour across Scotland Four brilliant singers and a pianist are bringing an engaging, live opera to 17 venues across the country. […]
