Magicians, musicians, singers and a mindreader have been putting the final touches to a delightful “First Foot” adventure in the sumptuous surroundings of the historic Lauriston Castle. All are taking part in Hogmanay House, a new event that celebrates Scotland’s...
An exhibition of mind-bending photographic illusions created by young people who are homeless, or at risk of homelessness, opens in Edinburgh just before Christmas. The Power of Perspective features a host of striking images that play with perceptions and perspectives...
Magicians are on a mission to help make learning fun in Scottish schools during the run-up to Christmas. Magic School on the Road is a touring workshop presenting free-of-charge magic lessons to kids who wouldn’t have otherwise been able to attend festival events....
This Hallowe’en the doors are being opened on a largely forgotten building. The proprietors are inviting you to The Feast – somewhere in central Dumfries. The award-winning Bunbury Banter Theatre Company, in association with Grid Iron and Surge will be...
Elements, Scotland’s festival showcase for the finest gold, silver and jewellery will include collections that combine beauty and exquisite craftsmanship with ethical and environmental issues. The event, which is organised by The Incorporation of Goldsmiths of...
It’s been another superb year for the Wigtown Book Festival with preliminary figures suggesting that audience numbers matched or slightly bettered the 29,000 achieved for the 20th anniversary event in 2018. Organisers have thanked audiences, authors, volunteers and...
It’s going to be a cracker – the programme has been revealed for the 10th annual MagicFest which takes place in Edinburgh between Christmas and New Year. The line-up brings together top home grown and international talent from the world of magic and mind reading...
Around 70 refugee women and children living in Glasgow have been invited to spend a day at Wigtown Book Festival. The visit, on Saturday 28 September, has been organised by the charity Open Book in partnership with the Maryhill Integration Network (MIN). For some it...
Two great things about eating beef from Galloway raised on the region’s upland farms are that they taste superb and are good for the environment. Patrick Laurie will be inviting the public to see the work he is doing to restore the balance between agriculture and...
Scotland’s National Book Town is gearing up for a friendly invasion of book lovers when the annual Wigtown Book Festival gets underway this week. Authors and authorities of every kind will be talking about a multitude of subjects including new evidence about the...
