What’s On
04
Oct
Cinnamon Bun Fun Run – Portobello
5km, good chats and a Cinnamon Bun at the finish!We’re back with another Cinnamon Bun Fun Run, teaming up with Evie from Simple Explorer and [...]
Inspiring Pasts
The Repentants by Kate Foster takes inspiration from an attempt by 18th century Scottish merchants to annex Iceland as a remote prison for the British [...]
Tai Chi For Health
A chance to take part in a short Tai Chi class and learn about this ancient practice from Mrs Lu Lili who leads a short [...]
Support the Makers: Makers Market
Explore a curated collection of gorgeous handmade goods crafted by local artists.
Tour: The Story of Newhailes
The Dalrymple family owned the house and estate for nearly 300 years before it came into the care of the National Trust for Scotland.On this [...]
From Writers to Readers
Readers, have you ever wondered how books get from writers’ heads into your hands? And writers, how can you make sure it’s your book that [...]
On Lighthouses and Loss
Debut author Xani Byrne and prize-winning author and Edinburgh Makar Michael Pedersen discuss their novels around the broad theme of loss. Chaired by Shauna Macdonald, [...]
Tour: Newhailes House and Collections
Join this tour of Newhailes House to explore a treasure trove of curiosities. The collection of art, objects and historic items was all either imported, [...]
Lighthouse Lives
Erin Farley’s Lighthouse Lives is a fascinating account of the experience of lighthouse keepers, their families, engineers, boat crew and trustees of the Northern Lighthouse [...]
Tails of Scotland: the Story of Scotland’s Dogs
Crofter, writer and presenter Peter MacQueen brings us a heartwarming account of Scotland’s native dog breeds and tells of their place in our cultural and [...]
Scars Under The Jersey
Sarah Rhind’s Scars Under The Jersey recounts the inspiring story of how football became a recovery tool, changing her life from one of addiction to [...]
Three Brothers in a Boat
Inspirational ocean rowing brothers Ewan, Jamie and Lachlan Maclean talk about their record breaking, non-stop and unsupported journey across the Pacific Ocean to raise over [...]
