Edinburgh Castle is set to shine this Friday as Scotland rugby stars Matt Currie and Adelle Ferrie officially switch on the spectacular Castle of Light: …
Scottish rugby stars to ignite Edinburgh Castle this Friday at Castle of Light: Fire & Ice
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Edinburgh International Film Festival announces dates and submissions for 2026 edition
Edinburgh International Film Festival (EIFF) has announced today that its 79th edition dates The revitalised Edinburgh International Film Festival (EIFF) has announced today that its …
Visiting Annandale Distillery
Everything you need to know about visiting Annandale Distillery Whisky distilleries aren’t just found in the highlands of Scotland, did you know there is one …
Dead Grateful at Grateful Gallery
Dead Grateful at Grateful Gallery I managed to catch a recent exhibition at the Grateful Gallery in Glasgow, a new art space run by …
Visiting the Scottish National Gallery in Edinburgh
A guide to visiting the Scottish National Gallery in Edinburgh, covering everything from what to see, opening times, and more. The Scottish National Gallery offers …
Dip into Nantes
Imagine there was a city a bit like Glasgow, but in the north-west of France. Built on a river? Formerly famous for shipbuilding but now …
Travel : Old Calton Cemetery, Edinburgh
Visit Old Calton Cemetery the resting place for philosopher David Hume, publisher William Blackwood and clergyman Dr. Robert Candlish Just off Princes Street and a short …
Everyday Heroes Aberdeen
Everday Heroes in Aberdeen Wander around off the main areas and you’ll find interesting things like the Everyday Heroes Aberdeen installation. The mosaic artwork was …
The Leopards of Union Bridge Aberdeen
Leopards of Union Bridge guarding Aberdeen It’s easy to walk past the leopards of Union Bridge as they are hiding amongst the railings ready to …
Leopard Sculpture Aberdeen
‘Poised’ Leopard Sculpture Aberdeen From the creator of the Kelpies sculpture in Falkirk, Andy Scott has provided the centrepiece to Aberdeen’s Marsichal Square with the …
Visit the Forth Bridges Creative Trail
Local artists launch Forth Bridges Creative Trail Inspired by the wealth of creatives working around the Forth bridges, a group of local makers and artists …
48 Hours in Bautzen
48 Hours in Bautzen – where to eat, drink and sleep The medieval Saxony town of Bautzen is just an hour by train from Dresden, …
Five reasons to visit Split in Croatia
Here are five reasons to visit Split in Croatia Split, the second largest city in Croatia, may be visited less by tourists than Dubrovnik, however, …
New exhibition celebrates life of Hairy Biker and proud Barrovian, Dave Myers
The Dock Museum in Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, hometown of Dave Myers, is set to become the ‘Dave Museum’ when it launches a new exhibition in June …
Shepherdess Walk Park Mosaics
Seek out the Shepherdess Walk Park Mosaics Unveiled as part of the 2012 London Olympics, the Shepherdess Walk Park Mosaics in Hoxton are hidden away …
Islington Museum
Free hidden history at Islington Museum Looking for something free to do in London? Then a visit to Islington Museum is just what you are …
Myddleton Passage Police Carvings
Vandalism? or something else at Myddelton Passage? The mysterious Myddleton Passage Police Carvings. It’s easy to wander along Myddelton Passage without noticing anything different, unless …
Visit the tomb of Karl Marx
Visiting the tomb of Karl Marx in Highgate Cemetery The Tomb of Karl Marx stands in the Eastern cemetery of Highgate Cemetery, in North London. This tomb commemorates …
The Thin House at Thurloe Square in South Kensington
Take a look at The Thin House at Thurloe Square in South Kensington, famously measuring just 6ft wide at its narrowest point. Located between South …
Walthamstow Pumphouse Museum | Things to do in Walthamstow, London
Walthamstow Pumphouse Museum is a free museum located in a Grade II listed old Victorian pumping station. As well as the history of the …
Exploring Freuchie
Freuchie is a village in Fife, Scotland, at the foot of the Lomond Hills, and near Falkland. The nearest major town is Glenrothes located 4 …
Butter cross
A medieval street butter cross in Scarborough Hidden off the usual tourist area in Scarborough is an old market cross which was once seen throughout …
The Mosaic House Chiswick
The Mosaic House Chiswick A short walk from Chiswick Park tube station in this quiet suburban area you’ll find a house covered in mosaic. This …
Whitby Whale Bone Arch
Whitby Whale Bone Arch The Whitby Whale Bone Arch frames a scene of Whitby coastline which includes the ruins of the medeival Whitby Abbey. The …