š³ļøāšLGBT+ History Month 2026š³ļøāš Every February, the United Kingdom marks LGBT+ History Month. Itās a time to learn, reflect and celebrate the lives and achievements of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and + communities. The month began in 2005, just after the repeal of Section 28 in England and Wales. It was founded by activists Sue […]
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Scottish New Year Traditions An old Scottish New Year tradition was First Footing ā all you had to do was grab a lump of coal and a bottle of whisky and visit your neighbour to āsee inā the New Year. This tradition is thought to date back to the Viking times and is quite quaint […]
Black History Month 2025: Honouring the Past, Inspiring the Future Every October, the United Kingdom celebrates Black History Month. It is a time to reflect, to learn, and to honour. Black History Month 2025 arrives with renewed energy. People across the country are ready to spotlight Black contributions, stories, and achievements. This yearās theme, āStanding […]
Discovering the Future: Research at Edinburgh Napier University When you think of cutting-edge research, you might picture sprawling labs, scientists in white coats, and complex algorithms running on glowing screens. Youāll find all thatāand much moreāat Edinburgh Napier University (ENU). Whether itās developing AI systems to solve real-world problems, helping veterans reintegrate into civilian life, […]
Wimbledon Wimbledon Championships is one of the 4 Grand Slam tennis tournaments, and this year it runs from 30th June until 13th July, making it the third in the series. Top tennis players from around the world will compete in the prestigious tournament in menās and womenās singles and doubles, mixed doubles and wheelchair competitions. […]
World Health Day About World Health Day World Health Day is a global awareness campaign that is celebrated annually on the 7th of April. The primary focus is to drawĀ attention to a range of pressing and detrimental health problems and issues that affect individuals from all across the globe. It also actively promotes and calls […]
Celebrating Tartan Day and the Declaration of Arbroath: Scotlandās Legacy of Freedom Every year on April 6th, Scots and their descendants celebrate Tartan Day. It honours Scotlandās 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 […]
Easter Egg Hunt: Napier Libraries Easter Egg Hunt at Napier libraries Itās that time of year again. When arrays of chocolate eggs start to disappear from the supermarket shelves and the Easter egg hunts start to commence in full swing. If you celebrated Easter as a child, you may have participated in a few or […]
Books that Shaped you The National Library of Scotlandās 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 […]
A History of Valentine’s Day āLove, Legends, and Lupercalia: A Fascinating Journey through the History of Valentine’s Day ā Valentine’s Day, a day filled with love, romance, and heartfelt gestures. But have you ever wondered about the origins and true history of this beloved holiday? Origins of Valentine’s Day: Lupercalia and Ancient Roman Traditions To […]
