City Guide to Edinburgh, Scotland

City Guide to Edinburgh, Scotland

Rock and pop


Sing-a-long-a Abba

The concert event Abba fans have been waiting for… The Swedish supergroup’s greatest hits performed LIVE with on-screen lyrics so everyone can join in!

Pleasance Boss Unveils Plans Ahead

Fringe 2011: Anthony of Pleasance Puts Head on the Line

It was the Pleasance's turn to launch their programme yesterday (Saturday). Walking to the launch in Pleasance Grand theatre you get a real sense of just what an expansive complex the Pleasance Courtyard venue has turned into. 

Over a quarter century of the charity piling back all its profits into its operation means that there are now theatres and bars everywhere at Pleasance Courtyard.

Fringe 2011: Just the Tonic and Underbelly Mix It Up

Worbey & Farrell play Für Elise while making cocktail

Fringe minus 1. It's late, and a few hours from now more venues start rolling out their preview shows: Thursday sees previews from C Venues, the Bedlam, Zoo, and the Gilded Balloon to name a few. So I should be in bed.

Aberfeldy Return To Form With New Album Somewhere to Jump From

Aberfeldy at Nobles Pub

 As the musicians take the stage in front of Nobles Bar's large dominating set of stained glass windows the sun comes out and highlights the central image high above them, of Madonna and child in a boat alone in the ocean.

William Douglas launches his new album KLAUS

william douglas

Over the last few years the rare and rising talent of local musician William Douglas has gradually but firmly imprinted itself on the consciousness of the Edinburgh music scene. Accompanied by his motley crew The Wheel, he’s built up a loyal and growing fanbase warming to his unique take on 60’s inspired folk, pop and rock. With a second album visible on the near horizon, this prolific singer songwriter is clearly on the ascendant.