English Language Day Whether English is your first language or you have learned it as a second language, you will be using a language that is spoken worldwide by billions of people. The United Nations first established English Language Day (ELD) in 2010 to inform people about the history, culture and achievements of English as […]
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Merchiston Tower In the centre of Merchiston Tower, you will find Merchiston Tower. Have you ever wondered what’s inside? What’s its history? Want to peek inside? Let us take you on a brief digital walk through the Tower in the blog post. History of Merchiston Tower Merchiston Tower has stood firm for over 500 years. […]
World Art Day in Scotland Art does more than decorate walls. It influences how we feel. It inspires us and makes us rethink our views on the world. Art is magic, it is politics, it is hope in the darkness. We have made it since the beginning of time, and we continue to create it […]
Tartan Day On the 6th of April every year, Tartan Day celebrates and acknowledges Scottish heritage, cultural contributions and diaspora throughout the globe. Despite Tartan Day being primarily centred around celebrating and promoting Scottish history and culture, it was actually first acknowledged in Canada in the year 1987 from which it evolved into an […]
Ancient Pranks to Modern Traditions: The Fascinating History of April Fools’ Day April Fools’ Day, known for its playful pranks and practical jokes, has a long and intriguing history that stretches back centuries. So let’s delve into the origins of April Fools’ Day, explore ancient pranks and traditions, discover how it is celebrated around the […]
World Theatre Day Established by the International Theatre Institute (ITI) in 1962, World Theatre Day is a global celebration of the power of theatre in bringing people together. Held in a different country every year, the ITI work with the major theatre association of the host country to stage a festival celebrating the traditional national […]
World Maths Day Today is World Maths Day and we want to celebrate Maths Plus Something is energising about a day that brings the whole world together through numbers—and that’s exactly what World Maths Day is all about. Unlike the usual image of maths as quiet, solitary work, World Maths Day flips the script. It […]
World Poetry Day 2026 World Poetry Day takes place annually on the 21st of March and was first established and adopted by UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation) in the year 1999. This was finalised during the 30th General Conference, which they held in Paris during that year, with the fundamental goal being […]
St. Patrick’s Day Happy St. Patrick’s Day to all our Irish students and staff. St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated on 17th March. St. Patrick is the patron saint of Ireland, but there are parades and parties worldwide due to the large numbers of people with Irish heritage spread across the world. Source History of St.Patrick’s […]
Neurodiversity Celebration Week 2026 Neurodiversity Celebration Week 2026 takes place from 16th to 20th March 2026. This global initiative continues its mission to challenge stereotypes and transform how society views neurological differences. Founded in 2018 by Siena Castellon, the week now reaches thousands of schools, universities, organisations, and communities across the world. Its purpose remains […]
