Blue Monday and Happiness Hacks With the festive season having come to a swift end, many of us are now returning to school, work or university. We may also be looking back fondly on memories made with family, friends and partners over Christmas and the New Year. With cold and dark weather, financial worries, and […]
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Trimester Two It’s cold, dark, and the Christmas lights are down, which means one thing. January is here. And January means the start of the second trimester two and honestly, we can’t wait. For some, it means returning from a break, while for others, it means embarking on their journey at Edinburgh Napier. You might […]
How to achieve your New Year’s Resolution Why is it so hard? And what science can do to help. It’s that time of year again when many of us make resolutions to change. Some of us set long-term goals such as losing weight, exercising more or spending time on productive hobbies. Others go for shorter-term […]
Scottish New Year Traditions An old Scottish New Year tradition was First Footing – all you had to do was grab a lump of coal and a bottle of whisky and visit your neighbour to “see in” the New Year. This tradition is thought to date back to the Viking times and is quite quaint […]
Boxing Day Facts Happy Boxing Day, Readers! Boxing Day, celebrated on the 26th of December, has become a natural extension of Christmas for many people. It’s often a chill day involving eating leftovers, watching telly (usually a day filled with football) or taking advantage of all the Boxing Day sales. It is a public holiday […]
Winter Solstice: How Different Cultures Celebrate the Longest Night The Winter Solstice marks the shortest day and longest night of the year. It usually falls around December 21 in the Northern Hemisphere and June 21 in the Southern Hemisphere. For thousands of years, people have celebrated this turning point when darkness fades and light returns. […]
Historical Christmas We’re just about ready to close up for the Christmas holidays and it’s all we’ve been able to talk about here at the library. Besides thinking about our Christmas shopping, having to meet up with the family. And getting ready for Christmas dinner. We’ve also gave a bit of thought about how Christmas […]
Christmastime in the City of Edinburgh It’s that time of year again where Edinburgh City Centre becomes a bustling hive of activity as well as a glorious winter wonderland. With it’s yearly Christmas markets, festive food and drink stalls, live outdoor events and the dazzling light trails being showcased within the Castle […]
History of Napier Ever wonder how the name Napier in Edinburgh Napier University? Ever wonder about the old tower on Merchiston Campus? Or the statue placed by the tower? Well, wonder no more. We are going to look at the History of Napier. John Napier John Napier, eighth Laird of Merchiston, was born in Merchiston […]
Christmas Authors The festive season is upon us! Christmas markets are bustling as the Christmas shopping rush begins. Christmas lights are filling the streets of Edinburgh City Centre, and many of us are getting ready. And also very excited for the festive season and holidays to commence. The lead-up to Christmas time and the […]
