World Meditation Day– 21st May “You should sit in meditation for twenty minutes every day unless you’re too busy; then you should sit for an hour.” These words, attributed to an unknown Zen master, are probably the most famous, and arguably the wisest, words ever uttered on the subject of meditation. The paradox is, of […]
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Celebrating Tartan Day and the Declaration of Arbroath: Scotland’s Legacy of Freedom Every year on April 6th, Scots and their descendants celebrate Tartan Day. It honours Scotland’s rich heritage and the lasting impact of its people worldwide. But the date is no accident. April 6th marks the anniversary of the Declaration of Arbroath, a historic […]
International Forest Day 2025 Today is International Forest Day 2025. Learn about the wellbeing and healing effect our forests can have for us. You may not have heard the phrase shinrin-yoku. However the concept behind it has long been recognised for its health benefits and contribution to disease prevention. The Japanese expression means “taking in […]
Books that Shaped you The National Library of Scotland’s 100th birthday To celebrate its 100th anniversary, the National Library also asked people to share the books and publications they love called Books That Shaped You. They will be exhibiting many of these next recommendations in the summer; celebrating books and the value of libraries around […]
January’s origin story January, it’s cold, it’s dark and the festivities are another year away. But there is a lot more to January than the bleakness. We are going to dive into January’s origin story. January and Janus’ origin He has two heads, loiters in doorways and carries a big stick and a set of […]
National Tree Week National Tree Week begins on November 25 and continues until December 3. It marks the start of the tree-planting season, providing a wonderful opportunity to celebrate trees. If possible, volunteers can join tree-planting activities organized by local groups and conservation organizations. If planting isn’t an option, consider finding some “Tree Time” to […]
Things to do in Edinburgh over the Summer Period Stumped for what to do over the summer? Looking for inspiration? Look no further – here, you can find a list of venues and activities located within the city of Edinburgh. As well as a range of events taking place here over the summer. Whether you […]
Stress Awareness Month 2024: Distress and How to De-stress It is Stress Awareness Month, learn about distress and how to destress. First emerged in April 1992 in response to a heightening crisis where chronic and severe stress was spreading on a societal scale. Established to encourage open conversations and discussions about how stress can affect […]
Out and About in Scotland update If you enjoyed our Out and About in Scotland post last summer, you might be interested to know that Anna Wells has just become the first woman to complete a round of Munros (a mountain in Scotland with a height of over 3,000 feet (914.4 m) in one winter. […]
Chinese New Year (新年快乐) Xīn nián kuài lè” Happy New Year! Chinese New Year which is also known as the Spring Festival, begins on Saturday, 10th February 2024 until 24th February 2024. The holiday begins with the new moon that occurs between January 21st and February 20th. Chinese New Year Celebrations Traditions focus on seeing out […]
