LGBTQ+ History Month Today is the 1st of February and the 1st of February is the start of the celebration of LGBTQ+ History Month in the UK. Throughout the month, […]
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RSPB Garden Birdwatch This year we’re promoting the RSPB Garden Birdwatch in our relaxation spaces. The birdwatch has been running since 1979 and it’s very simple to take part in. […]
Scottish Traditions: Burn’s Night Burns Night is a traditional celebration of Scotland’s national bard, or poet, Robert Burns. It is held on 25th January, Burns’s birthday, when Burns suppers are […]
Glossary: Dreich – tedious; damp and wet (https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-50476008) Hogmanay – New Year’s Eve (in Scotland) If it’s your first Winter in Edinburgh: you’re in for a treat! Edinburgh tends […]
Held annually on 3 December International Day of Persons with Disabilities was established by the United Nations (UN) in 1992 with the aim of promoting the rights and well-being of […]
What is Saint Andrew’s Day? Each year St Andrew’s day, or the feast day of Saint Andrew, is celebrated in Scotland on 30th November. St Andrew has officially been the […]
Book Week Scotland is an annual celebration of books and reading, organised by the Scottish Book Trust to promote the joy of reading throughout Scotland. Between 14-20 November, a packed […]
World Kindness Day was founded in 1998 and is an international holiday to spread kindness and compassion across the world. It is recognised by the United Nations and […]
Come visit the libraries and see… What delights lie behind the cover of an unopened book? What adventures could you embark upon, and what new things you will learn, […]
Places to Visit in Lesser Known Edinburgh Edinburgh Castle, the Palace of Holyrood and Greyfriar’s Bobby statue are some of the most popular attractions for visitors to Edinburgh. However, there […]
