Featured Events in Edinburgh in February 2025 (August Updated)

The Cold War was a 40-year nuclear stand-off between the USA and the Soviet Union after the Second World War. Scotland’s unique landscape provided a useful base for Allied military preparations and research. The impact of the war still lingers in Scottish politics, culture and memory. Scots played an active role in the global conflict as soldiers within intelligence services and as part of voluntary civil defences. The exhibition will draw on Scotland’s rich history of Cold War-era protest and activism. Cold War Scotland is an output of Materialising the Cold War, a collaborative research project between National Museums Scotland and the University of Stirling. The project explores how the Cold War heritage is represented and how museums can adapt to tell this story in future. Materialising the Cold War is funded by a major grant from the Arts and Humanities Research Council.

Young people across Scotland have created a dazzling range of artworks for this exhibition. Supported by our team of artists, groups of children have made inspiring installations, while individuals have responded to an open call to share their art with the world. Young visitors to the exhibition can also get inspired and make their own mark by sending in their art. All artworks by 3 to 18-year-olds, living in Scotland, submitted to our online gallery before October will be added to a looped, digital display in the exhibition.

Giants showcases the colossal prehistoric creatures that lived after the extinction of the dinosaurs, 66 million years ago.Discover life-sized 3D sculptures, skeletons, and fossils in this immersive, family friendly exhibition.EncounterOtodus megalodon, the largest shark to have ever swum the oceans, andTitanoboa, the biggest ever snake. What advantages did their immense size offer? Why did they eventually face extinction? How were they discovered? Visitors to Giants will immerse themselves in the world of a palaeontologist. Use interactives to learn how fossils have been discovered, and find out how prehistoric giants have been reconstructed.Explore how today’s giant animals - such as whales, gorillas, and elephants - face threats from human activity and climate change. Learn how we can act now to ensure their protection for future generations.

The exhibition sheds light on behind-the-scenes processes, from photographers’ handwritten annotations to correspondence with members of the Royal Family and their staff, revealing the stories behind some of the most celebrated photographs ever taken of the Royal Family.

This thought-provoking display charts the history and influence of the Theravāda Buddhist tradition across the world, including its role in Scotland today. The Theravāda tradition is one of the oldest forms of Buddhism. As one of the two main branches of the faith, it remains strong in Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, and Cambodia. The display includes a Buddha on loan from The Dhammapadipa Temple in Edinburgh. The Buddha was designed and made in Thailand in 2013, then later gifted to Temple where it is now used in their garden meditation room. The image takes inspiration from the Phra Phuttha Chinnarat (Great Victorious Buddha), one of the most revered Buddha images in Thailand. Alongside the loan are 40 objects from the South and Southeast Asian collection, dating from the 2nd century AD to the present day. They include amulets, relics, statues, and votive offerings, all of which were and are used by Buddhists in their everyday religious practice. A set of 19th century spinning gongs from Myanmar are also on display. Audio recordings of the gongs provide visitors with a sensory experience, representative of the sound of visiting a temple. The gongs are played by Ewan Millar, percussion student at The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland.

Patagonia Latin Sound are an Edinburgh-based band bringing the vibrant rhythms of Latin America to life! They started playing in 2022 with musicians from different countries and mix their diverse roots to create a lively repertoire featuring cumbia, boleros, bossa nova, Cuban son, Afro-Peruvian beats, and a splash of Latin rock, pop, and folk. 🌟 Support TBC BYOB Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/patagonia_latin_sound/ Youtube: https://youtube.com/@patagonialatinsound?si=HwaOrc2pKOjk-boh Information Source: Pianodrome | eventbrite

Proper Scottish Gravel! This Ride will leave from the Alpkit Edinburgh store at 10am, and should take 2-4 hours depending on your speed. Be prepared for hills, slippy singletrack, and soggy shoes! The route is currently in the works, and may change depending upon riding conditions within the coming months. Composition of the route will be mainly hardpack gravel paths, and some potentially sloppy singletrack... Expect mud, expect wind, pray for sunshine ;) A GPX file of the route will be sent out to all participants who have confirmed their booking through Eventbrite, on the Thursday before the event. The route can be completed fast or at your own pace, we encourage those of all abilities to take part and have lots of fun! Just remember, this is a social ride with gravel enthusiasts and you are fully self-supported. Please come equipped with everything you would bring on a solo ride (including a helmet) and be aware that the very nature of being self-supported means you are your own mechanic for this ride, so although we all hope it won't happen... be prepared to fix a puncture by the side of the trail or handle anything else that may occur en route! Also bear in mind that the weather can be changeable at this time of year, so please dress accordingly to the forecast to ensure you stay warm and comfortable for the duration of the event. (We also recommend bringing a spare set of clothes for travelling home as you may get wet and muddy!) Back at Alpkit Edinburgh there will be snacks and weather-specific refreshments and plenty of time to chat bikes, routes and all things adventure with staff and fellow riders. Tickets will be £7 and all proceeds will be donated to the Alpkit Foundation. For more information, or to enquire about the possibility of demo-ing a Sonder for the event, give your local store a call (for Edinburgh call 0131 564 1281) Hope to see you there! Information Source: Alpkit | eventbrite

Step into the sun-drenched hills of Laurel Canyon, September 1973, where music, fame, and scandal collide in Edinburgh University Shakespeare Company’s electrifying adaptation of Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing. Set against the backdrop of Watergate-era America, this bold retelling captures the highs and lows of fame and reputation, exploring themes of misogyny, independence, and the trappings of public personas in the uninhibited hedonism of the 1970s. At the heart of the story is music producer Leonato, desperate to maintain relevance in an ever-changing industry, hosting a star-studded celebration for his label. Amidst the chaos, love blooms between rising rock star Claudio and Leonato’s sheltered daughter Hero, while the fiery, independent photographer Beatrice spars with Benedick, a flamboyant frontman. In this new adaptation, music plays a central role, with a live band embedded onto the stage and each character embodying a defining musical movement of the time. Performing for four nights at the Pleasance Theatre, this is a Shakespeare extravaganza not to miss! Information Source: EUSC Much Ado About Nothing | eventbrite

Panel: Dr Alex Brostoff Dr Alice Parrinello Dr Evelyn Whorrall-Campbell Dr Wannes Dupont (chair) Queering tends to reject stable conceptions of sexual and gender identity in favour of deep thinking about methods, methodologies, theories and epistemologies. Queer perspectives provide the opportunity to adapt and reclaim research methods that may reflect a heteronormative, privileged or hegemonic bias. These creative and transformative possibilities can also enable a critical reflexive engagement with understanding and theorising queer lives and politics. This discussion brings together researchers in literature, film, theatre and digital art to explore the ways in which queering can enrich contemporary scholarship in the arts and beyond, and the role of trans in queer/ing research. The event will be followed by a drinks reception. This LGBT+ History Month event is supported by the Institute for Advanced Studies in the Humanities (IASH) and GENDER.ED. Accessibility: This event will take place at IASH, 2 Hope Park Square, Edinburgh, EH8 9NW. Please see a map here: https://www.iash.ed.ac.uk/location The Seminar Room is on the first floor, and unfortunately IASH does not have a lift. If you have mobility issues and would like to discuss access, please contact iash@ed.ac.uk as soon as possible. Biographies Our panel are all 2024-25 Postdoctoral Fellows at the Institute for Advanced Studies in the Humanities (IASH) at the University of Edinburgh: Alex Brostoff (they/them) is Assistant Professor of English at Kenyon College, where they are affiliated faculty in Gender and Sexuality Studies, American Studies, and the Latinx Studies Concentration. An interdisciplinary scholar and translator, their work converges at the crossroads of genre-hybrid literatures, literary and critical theory, and trans and queer cultural production in modern and contemporary hemispheric American studies. Their first book, Unruly Relations: A Critical Reframing of Autotheory, is under advance contract with Columbia University Press. They are also the co-editor of two volumes: Autotheories (The MIT Press, 2025) and Reassignments: Trans and Sex from the Clinical to the Critical (Fordham University Press, under advance contract), as well as the co-editor of “Autotheory,” a special issue of ASAP/Journal (2021) and “Trans Literatures,” a special issue of College Literature: A Journal of Critical Literary Studies (2025). They have translated a range of works from Spanish and Portuguese, including Indigenous leader Ailton Krenak’s Life Is Not Useful (Polity Press, 2023) and Ancestral Future (Polity Press, 2024). Their scholarship and translations have appeared in ASAP/Journal, Critical Times, Synthesis, Dibur, and South Atlantic Quarterly, as well as at the Museum of Modern Art, and elsewhere. They received their PhD in Comparative Literature from the University of California, Berkeley in 2021. Alice Parrinello (she/her) was recently a Postdoctoral Researcher at the University of Oxford, investigating postcolonial and environmental films for the Wellcome-Trust funded project “After the End” in collaboration with the British Film Institute (BFI). She completed her PhD from the University of Oxford in 2024 with a thesis on the films and plays by Sicilian director Emma Dante through the lens of queer theory. Alice's research engaged with questions of temporality, spectrality, kinship, ecofeminism, and homonationalism in Dante's works and argued that a queer and Southern epistemology is taking place. Her published work includes articles that have appeared in gender/sexuality/Italy, Whatever. A Transdisciplinary Journal of Queer Theories and Studies, and Simultanea: A Journal of Italian Media and Pop Culture, among others. Evelyn Whorrall-Campbell (they/them) is a researcher, writer and artist. They completed their PhD in Film and Screen Studies at the University of Cambridge in 2024, with a thesis on British trans cultural production and trans theory in the 1990s. Their PhD combined historical and theoretical approaches to demarcate this as a period of radical practice and epistemic change, and to argue that the difficulty of thinking trans in the present originates with the political horizons of the 1990s. Informed by their creative work, Evelyn’s research attempts to develop strategies of trans theorising and practice that challenge the foreclosure of gender transition as material reality. Their writing has been published or is forthcoming in British Art Studies, world picture journal, Art Monthly, and Cambridge Literary Review, amongst others. Evelyn is also the author of Memoirs of a Child Plot Hole: How to Escape Yourself Without Even Trying, a work of experimental fiction published in 2022 by Sticky Fingers Publishing. Their work has been shown, performed, read at TACO!, Kaunas Artists’ House, Auto Italia, Kupfer Project and Kingsgate Project Space. Chair: Wannes Dupont (he/him) is Lecturer in History of Sexuality at the University of Edinburgh’s School of History, Classics and Archaeology. Previously, he was Assistant Professor of History at Yale-NUS College in Singapore after postdoctoral fellowships at Yale University and for the Flemish Research Foundation at the University of Antwerp. His work, publications and teaching primarily concern the European and global sexual pasts, queer history, reproductive politics, and the intersections of biopolitics and religion. He is also Associate Director of GENDER.ED, the University of Edinburgh's university-wide platform of the promotion of teaching and research on genders and sexualities. Information Source: Institute for Advanced Studies in the Humanities | eventbrite

An Evening with the Edinburgh Magic Circle Come join us for a magical night at Le Monde Hotel! The Edinburgh Magic Circle will be showcasing their incredible talents in an unforgettable evening of wonder and amazement. Prepare to be dazzled by mind-bending magic and mind-reading. This is your chance to witness some of the best magicians in the capital! Information Source: Edinburgh Magic Circle | eventbrite

The Scottish Society for Art History and the National Library of Scotland present:ART AND TEXTA two-day conference at the National Library of Scotland, Edinburgh, 6 - 7 February 2025The Scottish Society for Art History in partnership with the National Library of Scotland presents a two-day in-person event exploring the relationship between art and the written word in Scotland. Scottish art has long been inspired by literature, while Scottish artists and publishers have made fundamental contributions in the fields of book and magazine illustration, advertising posters, comics, graphic novels and artists’ books. In turn, there has been a significant body of writings on Scottish art in both fiction and non-fiction, and many outstanding collaborations between artists and writers. This conference will share current research and critical debate into the myriad relationships between art and text and our programme features artists, writers, curators, archivists, art historians, literary and linguistic scholars and interdisciplinary researchers. We are delighted to have acclaimed art critic Clare Henry as our keynote speaker. The conference takes place in the Boardroom, National Library of Scotland, George IV Bridge, Edinburgh. The full programme can be viewed at https://sway.cloud.microsoft/gF7w4w9zFfB61Dve?ref=Link Please note: Ticket prices include refreshments during the morning and afternoon breaks but lunch is not provided. There is a café in the National Library of Scotland and numerous other places to eat nearby. Image: Street Feast by Chris Hampton, 2018 (Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design Collection, University of Dundee Museums, © the artist) Information Source: Scottish Society for Art History | eventbrite

Join us in store for a free all-levels yoga class, led by lululemon ambassador Dee McQueen! Location: lululemon Edinburgh, 57 George Street Time: 18:00- 19:00 Mats will be provided, but you are more than welcome to bring your own. As spots are limited for this class, we please ask that you cancel your spot in advance if you are unable to attend. This will open up a spot for someone else to join the practice. If you are a yoga teacher in training or a newly qualified teacher, Dee would love to use these classes as an opportunity for those looking to gain experience to assist her. Please speak to an educator in our store if you are interested, or reach out to her directly at deemcqueenyoga@gmail.com Information Source: lululemon Edinburgh | eventbrite

Join our Boozy Brushes Sip and Paint, Floral Art Party! Have a Couple of Drinks, Meet Some New Friends and Experiment with Delicate Colours and Brush Strokes to Create a Floral Masterpiece! Painting is a fantastic way to unwind, explore your creative potential and socialise with your friends or someone new. We want to show people that art is not restricted to a particular type of individual and learning new painting skills can be light-hearted, fun and therapeutic. All of our classes are beginner friendly and are taught by a drag queen who will guide you through the painting process. You can also chose to show off your own skills and paint something entirely different should you choose to. All of the supplies will be provided, including: Canvas Easel Brushes Paint Aprons Food and drink available to purchase Alongside potentially winning one of our exciting prizes, guests can also take home their own masterpiece. Please arrive 10 minutes before the class with your ticket to hand. Our tickets are non-refundable once purchased. If you would like to reschedule your class please provide us with at least 24 hours notice and you should be able to join a future event. Look forward to getting creative with you all :) Information Source: Boozy Brushes | eventbrite

Murder In the Opera House - A Murder Mystery Come join us for a thrilling evening of mystery and intrigue at the RCCG King of Glory! Put on your detective hat and get ready to solve a murder in the grand setting of the opera house. Enjoy an immersive experience as you interact with suspects, gather clues, and crack the case. Don't miss out on this unique event that promises suspense, drama, and plenty of surprises! Information Source: Tom Celeketic | eventbrite

Catch the awe-inspiring Big Kid Circus coming to Edinburgh at the Gyle Shopping Centre on 8th February 2025. Witness thrilling performances under the big top, featuring talented acrobats, jugglers, and clowns. Bring the whole family for an unforgettable experience at a ticket price of £10.46. Don't miss out on this spectacular event in the heart of Edinburgh.

Fancy a scrum-ptious brunch ahead of cheering on your team? At Edinburgh Zoo, we’re providing the perfect morning to kick start your rugby day with free parking, a buffet breakfast and entry into Edinburgh Zoo for the day. Entry for the event will be through our admissions building, with the buffet breakfast served from 10:30am – 12:30pm in our Mansion House. A selection of Scottish breakfast favourites will be available, along with tea, coffee and juice. The Mansion House bar will also be open for additional refreshments. For further information please contact events@rzss.org.uk Information Source: RZSS Edinburgh Zoo | eventbrite

The Humour Mill presents THE MATERIAL MILL - an open comedy writing session for everyone. Come along to network, get feedback, make pals, write new jokes, and refine your material. Drop-in any time from 7pm until 9pm. All welcome - from complete beginners to seasoned pros and all styles of comedy. Contact @humourmill on Instagram for more information. Information Source: The Humour Mill | eventbrite

Experience the magic of the Edinburgh Royal Mile International Piano Series 2024 featuring The Beethoven Sonatas, set to take place at St Giles Cathedral in Edinburgh. Immerse yourself in the timeless beauty of Beethoven's masterpieces on February 10, 2025, at this prestigious venue located on High Street. Don't miss this extraordinary event showcasing exceptional piano performances in the heart of Edinburgh.

Mak it Yersel! Workshop Join Scottish Young Makars Leah Sinforiani & Eve McIntosh as they lead a gallus new workshop for fellow young poets. Whether you’re new to writing, seeking some encouragement, or are looking for some creative inspiration, join Leah & Eve in Edinburgh’s Scottish Poetry Library to hear why it’s so great to write poetry, what they’ve learned through their makarship and engage with writing prompts that connect you to the Scots language in the most sparkly of ways (think Kneecap meets poetry meets making new pals) The workshop will include an explanation of the Young Makar Program, alongside some readings of poetry written by Leah and Eve’s mentors, some of the biggest names on the Scottish Poetry Scene. The workshop will encourage writers to respond to these poems collaboratively, engage with Scots vocab in a new way and poetically spark off one another to MAK NEW POEMS! The Young Makars will also perform their own work, written thanks to the award. We will end by celebrating the work you’ve created in this unique new way to get into writing in the home of Scottish Poetry. Mak it doon there and mak it yersel! Eve McIntosh is an experimental poet & avid eco-horror enthusiast, born in Dundee & based in Glasgow, Scotland. She holds the title of Scottish Young Makar 2024, endorsed by the Scottish Poetry Library, & has been working on her debut poetry collection Digital Prophet, with the help of her mentor Janette Ayachi throughout her makarship. Her poetry has appeared in local Glasgow journals & zines such as GUM, From Glasgow To Saturn, Crisp Packet Poetry & Big Red Cat. Previously, she has written for METAL Magazine, mainly journalistic articles about modern art & interviews with new musicians. She has also dabbled in prose, published in QMUnicate & FLEET. Eve is currently an editor for From Glasgow To Saturn & a recent graduate from the University of Glasgow as a Master of Arts. You will find her by still bodies of water, under trees eating peaches & in the dark corners of your stairwell with a pen in hand. Leah Sinforiani is a writer and researcher from Glasgow. This year, Leah was selected by the Scottish Poetry Library as one of their Next Generation Young Makars. Her work explores the intergalactic motorways that connect class, gender and posh clothing brands. She is one of the creators of Big Red Cat Magazine and her own work can be found in From Glasgow to Saturn Journal, Joy Ride, Broth, The Yellow Paper and an upcoming book, Making History in collaboration with Glasgow University. Leah is often found thinking about the cosmos and the word gallus. Information Source: Scottish Poetry Library | eventbrite

Explore accurate Hearts v Rangers sporting information and times for 15th February, as well as links for Football news, tickets and more with Fixture Calendar. Hearts Football Club, or simply known as Hearts, is a Scottish professional football team based in Edinburgh. Founded in 1874, they are one of the oldest and most historic football clubs in Scotland. Currently playing in the Scottish Premiership, Hearts have won the league title on four occasions and have been runners-up 15 times. They have also won the Scottish Cup eight times, making them the third most successful team in the history of the competition. The club's home ground, Tynecastle Park, has a capacity of over 20,000 and has been the team's fortress since 1886. Some notable players who have played for Hearts include John Robertson, Gary Mackay, and current captain Steven Naismith. With a strong history and successful track record, Hearts continue to be a formidable team in Scottish football. Rangers Football Club, commonly known as Rangers, is a professional football team based in Glasgow, Scotland. The club was founded in 1872 and is one of the oldest and most successful teams in Scottish football. They have won the Scottish League title a record 55 times, as well as the Scottish Cup 33 times and the Scottish League Cup 27 times. Rangers have also competed in European competitions, reaching the final of the UEFA Cup in 2008. Some notable players who have represented the club include Ally McCoist, Brian Laudrup, and Barry Ferguson. The club's home stadium is Ibrox, which has a capacity of over 50,000 and is known for its electric atmosphere during matches. With a history filled with triumphs and a strong fanbase, Rangers continue to be a top contender in Scottish football. Information Source: fixturecalendar.com

Plus-Minus brings to life Martin Parker’s mirror-shift , a new work which corrals a host of AI music creation, development and performance tools together and drags them through the wringer of contemporary experimental music. The piece explores the sonic identities that form when we shift the AI mirror from reflecting us head-on, to glancing side-long across our rapidly developing landscape of human-computer entanglements. Then two works that each do arranging in a different way. Like the many chamber versions of orchestral works made for Schoenberg’s Society for Private Musical Performances in Vienna from 1918, we include Mark Knoop’s intimate arrangement of Laurence Crane’s orchestral piece Cobbled Section After Cobbled Section . The show concludes with the premiere of American composer Aaron Wyanski’s arrangement of Arnold Schoenberg’s Variations for Orchestra , the latest instalment in his Schoenberg in Hi-Fi series. Schoenberg in Hi-Fi is an ongoing series of albums that posit an alternate reality. In my speculative universe, Schoenberg lives a little longer — into the late 1950s: a time when a new commodity was reshaping the music industry, the stereo LP. As high-fidelity audio entered the homes of more and more middle-class Americans, record companies began producing and marketing albums around how unique the sounds on it were, whether that was in the exotica of Lex Baxter, the space music of Sun Ra, or the extreme eclecticism of Esquivel. Though mostly aimed at a wide popular audience, countless liner notes spun infinite variations of the same boast: you’ve never heard this before. Schoenberg had been living in Los Angeles for many years, and had he been alive when the Capitol Records building was completed in 1956, he would have been a stone’s throw away from one of the centres of mid-century pop music. What if an executive from Capitol had become taken with the idea of presenting Schoenberg’s works in the manner of the many “jazzing up the classics” albums produced in this period? — Aaron Wyanski About Plus-Minus Ensemble is a UK based ensemble committed to commissioning new work and placing it alongside recent and landmark modern repertoire. Formed in 2003, Plus-Minus is distinguished by its interest in performative, electroacoustic and conceptual pieces, and experimental open works such as Stockhausen’s 1963 classic, from which the group takes its name. Plus-Minus is directed by Matthew Shlomowitz, Vicky Wright and Mark Knoop. You can find out more at the following links: https://www.plusminusensemble.com/ https://www.tinpark.com https://www.aaronwyanski.com/schoenberg-in-hi-fi You can read more about the Week of Sound here. Access Please email eca.events@ed.ac.uk if you have any access requirements. Please see ECA's privacy notice for more information on how your personal details provided will be used and stored. Information Source: Edinburgh College of Art | eventbrite

Can an Opera be written in one week? Our students of Composition and Creative Writing will create a series of new mini operas to share by the end of the Week of Sound. Students from our Creative Writing Programmes (LLC) and Students from our Composition Programmes (ECA) will meet one another for the first time on the Monday morning of our Week of Sound. They will work together to create a series of brand new short Operas, mentored through the process by Jane McKie and Gareth Williams. From first ideas and sketches, into the rehearsal and workshop process, through to live performances by Friday evening, the entire opera writing process is distilled into five short days. Come hear the results of this experiment on Friday at 4pm in the Reid Concert Hall. Hosted by Gareth Williams (Reid School of Music), featuring students of compositon and creative writing across various programmes at the University. Performed by Soprano (Jessica Leary) and Baritone (Phil Gault) and the staff pianist at the Reid School of Music, Christoper Baxter. You can read more about the Week of Sound here. Access Please email eca.events@ed.ac.uk if you have any access requirements. Please see ECA's privacy notice for more information on how your personal details provided will be used and stored. Information Source: Edinburgh College of Art | eventbrite

Welcome to Rudolf Steiner's Cosmic Verse from 1915! Join us for a weekend (Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd February 2025) with a project group of the Eurythmy Association of the UK and Ireland at the Edinburgh Steiner School. On Saturday 22nd, an introductRoy presentation will be offered by the director of the company (1500). Following this . Dr Jenny Josephson will give a lecture on the background to these verses (1545). After refreshments there will then be the opportunity to take part in a eurythmy workshop to give you a taster of the movement experience (1630). For those who book an evening meal will be served at 1745. In the evening (1930) there will be a demonstration followed by the full artistic presentation consisting of The Cosmic Measure; Dance of the Planets, Twelve Moods and the associated Satire: A Song of Initiation. There will be a further chance to see the demonstration and artistic performance on the Sunday 23rd at 1030. Tickets available at Eventbrite for both performance and for the introductory talks and demonstrations. £65 for the Saturday and Sunday. £40 for Saturday (afternoon and evening) £25 for the demonstration and performance ONLY on Saturday evening OR Sunday morning. £10 for supper on the Saturday (1745). Refreshments will be available on the Saturday and Sunday included in ticket price. Remember this is a two day event. Saturday 22February 2025 3 pm to 9.30pm. Sunday 23 February 2025 10am to 12.30 pm. Information Source: Eurythmy Association of Great Britain and Ireland | eventbrite

'The Foreign Wives' Club' is the second novel from indie author Fiona Scott-Barrett. It tells the story of four women living on the island of Crete in the late 1990s. Each has fallen in love either with a Cretan man or with the island itself, but what happens when the honeymoon period is over? What does the event involve? This event will include readings and a Q&A with the author. Ticket types Entry includes a complimentary glass of wine or juice. The ticket options are entry only or entry plus a copy of the book. To avoid disappointment, please consider purchasing the ticket which includes a copy of the book, as a limited number of extra copies will be available. Timings Please aim to arrive between 7:00pm to 7:15pm. Venue Whitespace is located off Nicolson Street, near the Tesco Express. A certain amount of on-street parking is available in the evening. Nicolson Street is served by many major Edinburgh bus routes. The venue is easily accessible as it is at street level. Information Source: Blind Bat Books | eventbrite

One night only! Great comedy from America and incredible bluegrass music. This is unlike any comedy show you've seen. All the humor is inspired by actual, strange public documents, such as: FCC complaints about Big Bang Theory being too violent, FBI profiles of sports stars, and creative immigration applications. The band includes Maddie Witler (Della Mae, Lonely Heartstring Band), Kathleen Parks (Twisted Pine), Austin Alfano, Chris Lord, and Nick Conte. If you enjoy history, journalism, libraries, banjos, archives, or humor discovered in unusual places, then this is the show for you. Come for the bluegrass, stay for the laughs. Or come for the laughs, and be pleasantly surprised by the music. Questions? Contact Curtis Raye: foiacomedy@gmail.com FAQs Why comedy AND bluegrass? We LOVE public records, but we know it's not a great idea to talk about them for 90 minutes straight. So we've assembled incredible musicians to make this a complete night of entertainment. Is this really a comedy show about public records? That sounds....unusual. Absolutely. We're nerds for public records, and we are comedy writers in New York. This show combines those two passions. I like bluegrass but know nothing about public records. Is this show for me? Definitely. The musical line-up is incredible, so you'll be happy. And you'll also enjoy the public records part of the show. It's funny, and you may learn something. Can I bring my children? The public record does contain several references to adult topics (Americans are naughty, you know?), so keep that in mind. But they'll certainly enjoy the music. Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event? No. Who is the host? Curtis Raye has spent time in Washington DC, New York City, and working on a presidential campaign in Iowa. He's observed the inherent comedy in public records. School board meetings, court testimony, and even White House menus are treasure troves of human folly. And he has assembled the most absurd ones in a tightly packed 90 minute live evening of comedy and bluegrass. Why are we in the UK? We have a feeling that you all enjoy smart humor and blazing fast string music. It's our first overseas tour! Please come see our unique show. You won't regret it! Meet the Band: Mandolin: Maddie Witler (Lonely Heartstring Band, Della Mae) Kathleen Parks (Twisted Pine) Guitar: Nick Conte (Blue Plate Special) Bass: Austin Alfano (Red Tailed Rounders) Banjo: Chris Lord (The Vanguards) Information Source: Curtis Raye | eventbrite

Experience the enchanting melodies of Mozart Concertos by Candlelight in the historic city of Edinburgh. Hosted at the iconic St Giles Cathedral on High Street, this musical event promises to transport you to a world of classical elegance and sophistication. Mark your calendars for February 1, 2025, and immerse yourself in the timeless beauty of Mozart's masterpieces in this breathtaking setting. Don't miss this opportunity to indulge in a memorable evening of exquisite music in one of Edinburgh's most revered venues.

Join us for a Deaf-led tour in British Sign Language led by Trudi Collier. Join Trudi to explore the exhibitions Gabrielle Goliath | Personal Accountsand Guadalupe Maravilla | Piedras de Fuego (Fire Stones), discuss and share your ideas. The session lasts one hour. Please meet us at the reception, we will be waiting next to BSL tour sign. If you have specific accessibility needs, please let us know when you register or contact us directly at info.talbotrice@ed.ac.uk to discuss further. A visual storyboard available to download here to anticipate your travels to the gallery and your experience during the exhibition. Photo credit: Gabrielle Goliath, Personal Accounts - Mango Blossoms, (2024) and Guadalupe Maravilla, 'Piedras de Fuego (Fire Stones)', (2024), Courtesy of the artist; mor charpentier, Paris and Bogota; P·P·O·W, New York; and Tate, London. Photo: Sally Jubb. Information Source: Talbot Rice Gallery | eventbrite

Explore accurate Hibernian v Aberdeen sporting information for 1st February, as well as links for Football news, tickets and more with Fixture Calendar. Hibernian, also known as Hibs, is a professional football team based in Edinburgh, Scotland. Founded in 1875, Hibernian has a rich history in the Scottish football scene and is one of the oldest teams in the country. The team competes in the Scottish Premiership, the top tier of Scottish football, and has won the league on four occasions. Hibs' most recent achievement was winning the Scottish Cup in 2016, ending a 114-year drought. The team's home ground is the famous Easter Road Stadium, which has a capacity of over 20,000 and is known for its vibrant atmosphere on matchdays. Hibernian boasts a talented squad of players, including current captain David Gray and prolific striker Christian Doidge. With a dedicated fan base and a strong track record, Hibernian is a well-respected and competitive team in Scottish football. Aberdeen Football Club, located in the city of Aberdeen, Scotland, is a professional football team that competes in the Scottish Premiership, the top division of Scottish football. Established in 1903, the team has a rich history and has won numerous domestic titles, including four Scottish League championships and seven Scottish Cup trophies. They have also had success in European competitions, winning the European Cup Winners' Cup in 1983. Some notable players who have played for Aberdeen include Willie Miller, Jim Leighton, and current captain Joe Lewis. The team plays their home matches at the Pittodrie Stadium, which has a capacity of over 20,000 and is known for its vibrant atmosphere. With a strong record of achievements and dedicated fan base, Aberdeen Football Club continues to be a force to be reckoned with in Scottish football. Information Source: fixturecalendar.com

Explore accurate Scotland v Italy sporting information for 1st February, as well as links for Rugby Union news, tickets and more with Fixture Calendar. The Scottish national rugby union team, commonly known as Scotland, represents Scotland in international rugby union competitions. The team competes annually in the Six Nations Championship, which includes England, Ireland, Stadio Olimpico3, France, and Stadio Olimpico2. Scotland has a long history in rugby union, being one of the original nations to compete in the annual tournament. The team has won the championship 15 times, with their most recent victory being in 1999. Some of the team's most notable accomplishments include winning the Grand Slam in 1984 and producing some of the world's best players, such as Gavin Hastings and Stuart Hogg. Their home stadium is BT Murrayfield in Edinburgh, which has a capacity of over 67,000 spectators and is known as one of the most iconic rugby stadiums in the world. Italy's Stadio Olimpico1 Union team has been a force to be reckoned with in the international rugby scene, competing in the prestigious Six Nations Championship and the Rugby World Cup. The team has a rich history, having been formed in 1929 and earning their first international win in 1987. The Azzurri, as they are known, have a strong and dedicated fan base, with their home games played at the iconic Stadio Olimpico in Six Nations3. The team boasts talented players such as Sergio Parisse, their most capped player and top try scorer, and Matteo Minozzi, who was named in the 2018 Six Nations Team of the Tournament. Although they have yet to win a major international trophy, the team has made significant progress and continues to excite and impress in every match they play. Information Source: fixturecalendar.com

Fancy a scrum-ptious brunch ahead of cheering on your team? At Edinburgh Zoo, we’re providing the perfect morning to kick start your rugby day with free parking, a buffet breakfast and entry into Edinburgh Zoo for the day. Entry for the event will be through our admissions building, with the buffet breakfast served from 10:30am – 12:30pm in our Mansion House. A selection of Scottish breakfast favourites will be available, along with tea, coffee and juice. The Mansion House bar will also be open for additional refreshments. For further information please contact events@rzss.org.uk Information Source: RZSS Edinburgh Zoo | eventbrite