In Edinburgh, an ancient fortress looms, the hills are steep, and travelers delight in the hidden charms of the Old Town and New Town. Hike to find spectacular views on Arthur's Seat, shop the downhill streets of the Royal Mile, and visit Edinburgh Castle, an imposing royal fortress that defines this city's skyline. Distillery tours celebrating Scotland's famous national drink (scotch) are also quite popular.
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Maps: Memories from the Second World War
From 3/9/2024 - 1/26/2026
Delve into the intersection of geography and history by exploring maps used during World War II. One can witness personal memoirs, unique artifacts, captivating aerial imagery, and narratives of prisoners of war to army chaplains preserved in these cartographic keepsakes.
Disrupting the Narrative provides a bold platform for four dynamic Edinburgh-based writers of colour to rewrite the city's historical narrative through a 'decolonising lens'. Attendees will gain a fresh lens on colonialism, revealing Edinburgh's surprising Infidelity to transatlantic slavery.
Attendees have a chance to explore the diverse world of visual arts via the unique lens of printmaking. The spectrum of creations range from detailed topographic motifs to bold abstract designs, illustrating the remarkable talent of Scottish printmakers in this exceptional discipline.
The Darkness is a rock band from England that was formed in 2000. Consisting of four members, their debut album Permission To Land was a certified four-time platinum winner in the UK and sold over 1 million units. They have multiple number one hit singles like "I Believe in a Thing Called Love," "Christmas Time (Don't Let the Bells End)" and "Love Is Only a Feeling."
Alison Moyet is a British singer-songwriter best known for her deep, soulful voice and contributions to 80s synth-pop. Rising to fame as the lead singer of Yazoo, she later built a successful solo career with hits like All Cried Out and Love Resurrection. With her powerful vocals and emotional depth, she remains a beloved figure in the music industry.
Lucy Spraggan is a singer-songwriter from England who rose to prominence for being in the Top 10 of The X Factor in 2012. She was the first ever contestant to have a Top 40 single and album before the show aired. Her debut studio album Join The Club peaked in the Top 10 after being released in 2013.
Thriving on sharp wit and no-nonsense humor, Katherine Ryan slays audiences with her unfiltered takes on everything from modern dating to pop culture absurdities. This Canadian dynamo made her mark on the UK comedy scene, proving that transatlantic wit knows no bounds.
Richard Herring is an English comedian, podcaster and writer who has been performing comedy since 1988. He is best known for his work with Stewart Lee in the double act Lee and Herring, and for his solo stand-up comedy shows. Herring has also written and starred in numerous television shows, including Fist of Fun, This Morning with Richard Not Judy and Richard Herring's Leicester Square Theatre Podcast. He is an award winning comedian who has been entertaining audiences with his unique brand of humour for decades.
Van Morrison is a Northern Irish record producer and instrumentalist. He is a multiple award winner who rose to prominence in the '60s as the lead singer of the musical band, Them. His band recorded the classic song "Gloria."
