Edinburgh Beltane Fire Festival Your Complete Guide to Scotland’s Ancient Celtic Celebration Every year since 1988, the Edinburgh Beltane Fire Festival draws up to 15,000 people to Calton Hill for a spectacular celebration marking the arrival of summer. The Beltane fire festival honours an ancient Celtic tradition that began on the evening before May 1st, […]
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International Jazz Day For the past fifteen years, the 30th of April has marked International Jazz Day, a day dedicated to promoting jazz music worldwide and the role jazz music has had in shaping culture and bringing together communities. Officially started by UNESCO (The United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organisation) after being proposed by […]
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 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 […]
International Bagpipe Day What comes to mind when you think of Scotland? Whisky? Tartan? Or perhaps it’s bagpipes with their unique sound and playing method. This instrument is synonymous with Scotland’s culture and identity. It is known for rousing tunes at events and parades and haunting laments at funerals and memorials. Although we tend to […]
Women’s History Month 2026: Leading the Change Toward Sustainability March is Women’s History Month. Every year, we take time to celebrate the contributions of women. We also learn from their leadership, reflect on progress and the challenges still before us. This year’s official theme is “Leading the Change: Women Shaping a Sustainable Future.” Women Shaping […]
Spring Dissertation Studies The worst of the winter is behind us, and spring is almost here! That does, however, mean that you will have assignments to do. Your dissertation hand in date is fast approaching, so the library is here to help. There’s lots of information on our web pages which can help with all […]
Scottish Women in Science To celebrate International Women and Girls in Science Day, let’s celebrate some amazing Scottish female Scientists. Scotland has a rich history of scientific achievements, and Scottish women have played a pivotal role in shaping these accomplishments. From groundbreaking discoveries to innovative research, these remarkable women have defied societal norms and overcome […]
We share friendly, practical posts from the Library team to help you study smarter, research with confidence, and make the most of the resources available to you at Edinburgh Napier University. We also have lots of fun, interesting posts on Scotland and on pretty much anything the Library staff find interesting! Here you’ll find tips […]
