Heritage
Jeremy Crang, Edward Spiers & Mathew Strickland (EIBF Review)
In his introductory discussion of ‘A Military History of Scotland’ Edward Spiers was careful to point out that the book in question, some 900 pages in length, weighty in both senses and costing £150 was neither ‘definitive’ nor ‘comprehensive’, as a number of journalists had claimed.
Community Fun Day and Dog Show
Historic Scotland presents its third annual Community Fun Day and Dog Show aimed at all the family.
Portobello Regatta
After a 40 year absence, the Portobello Regatta returned to Edinburgh's local seaside resort of Portobello in 2010. The annual race sees five person rowing boats competing over a 1.6 mile triangular course off Portobello promenade. The races start and end on Portobello beach, between Bath Street and Bellfield Street.
Record Numbers Visit Edinburgh Castle and Historic Attractions
The low pound and the staycation trend in Britain continues to serve government heritage agency Historic Scotland well with attractions seeing unprecedented visitor numbers.
NGS Photography Gallery Named After Robert Maplethorpe
The new Photography Gallery in the recently refurbished Scottish National Portrait Gallery in Edinburgh, has been named after Robert Mapplethorpe, the provocative American photographer who died of AIDS in 1989. The National Galleries of Scotland (NGS) said that the Robert Maplethorpe Foundation is giving a total of $300,000 (£190,000) over the next three years towards "innovative displays, exhibitions, research and related publications" in the purpose-built photography space.
Explore more of the Palace of Holyroodhouse during the Diamond Jubilee
During 2012, the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth will celebrate the Diamond Jubilee (including a public holiday coming up on 5th June) marking 60 years since Queen Elizabeth II acceded to the throne.
Review: Treasures from the Queen's Palaces
To commemorate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee, a special exhibition, "Treasures from The Queen's Palaces" is at the Queen's Gallery, Edinburgh until 4th November 2012.
This is a fascinating selection of paintings, portraits, jewels, books, bronze sculptures and furniture carefully sourced from nine Royal Residences.
Edinburgh Plays Its Parts in Festival of Museums
The Europe-wide Festival of Museums returns this weekend with public museums throwing a variety of one-off events that bring history and heritage alive.
Public Money For Mavisbank House
Renovation of Mavisbank House considered to be one of Scotland's earliest examples of a Palladian style villa, moved a step forward yesterday with the announcement of a £500,000 grant from the Scottish Government.
Edinburgh Riding of the Marches
The Edinburgh Riding of the Marches is a traditional event that sees horseback riders riding en masse from the outskirts of Edinburgh to the high street in the city centre. There are limited spaces for riders, but spectators are welcome.