Globally recognised woodworking school, the Chippendale International School of Furniture, is opening its doors for the annual graduate exhibition and fine-furniture sale, taking place from 18-20 June. Now in its 41st year, the exhibition will showcase exceptional hand-crafted furniture from this year’s graduating cohort, featuring students from Scotland, Ghana, India, Turkey, Canada, the US and France. The public is invited to explore the collection and acquire one-of-a-kind

A new partnership has been announced by Edinburgh Food & Drink Academy (EFDA) and the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (RBGE), to run a series of ‘Gardener and Chef’ events, taking place from July through to September 2026. Developed by EFDA’s chefs and RBGE’s learning and engagement team, the programme brings together the best of the culinary and botanical worlds. Equipping attendees with culinary skills as well as a deeper understanding of what to grow at each time of year, t

The organisers of Neighbourgood Market in Stockbridge will be running the event at the Ross Bandstand in Princes Street Gardens this year, from 23 July to 31 August. Similar to the Stockbridge event, Neighbourgood Gardens will feature independent, Scottish food and drink traders, as well as performances every day on the bandstand by visiting groups and artists through the Festival period. Preston Mommsen of Neighbourgood Market said: “Princes Street Gardens is a wonderful loc

An Edinburgh Napier University student’s passion for design has resulted in creating a pop-up home for hedgehogs. Archie Abbott’s project H.O.G is among those on display at the 2026 ENU Degree Show – alongside work from students across the School of Arts & Creative Industries. His innovative idea has culminated in a flat-pack shelter to protect hedgehogs from harsh winter weather. The woven pattern of his prototype was inspired by river-bank structures he noticed while walkin

A striking set of kitchen knives developed by an Edinburgh Napier University (ENU) student aim to cut out the misogyny faced by female chefs. Product-design student, Olivia Baird, drew on her experience of working in commercial kitchens to develop the uniquely uncomfortable utensils as part of her project 'Chef Gate'. The 21-year-old from Kirkcaldy hopes they could be used to deliver training exercises for chefs to help them understand the difficulties women face in kitchens.

Scottish ice-cream producer, Equi’s is offering a free scoop of vanilla ice cream at National Trust for Scotland property, Gladstone’s Land, to the first 100 marathon finishers who come into the coffee shop wearing or showing their finisher medal, on Sunday 24 May. The race, which is the second largest in the UK, after the London Marathon, starts at 10am on Sunday, in the Old Town, then heads out along the east coast. Family business, Equi’s, started more than 100 years ago.

Edinburgh’s free outdoor movie weekend, Square Cinema, is returning in June, bringing three days of big-screen entertainment to the heart of the city. Set in the picturesque surroundings of St Andrew Square Garden, the event is funded by Essential Edinburgh Business Improvement District along with train operator LNER, which continues its headline support, along with event partners Heineken 0%, Costa Coffee and Point A Hotels. The movie weekend starts on Friday 12 June, with '

Aldi Scotland’s ‘supermarket sweep’ is back for another year, giving shoppers in Edinburgh and the Lothians the chance to raise funds for Children’s Hospices Across Scotland (CHAS). Inspired by the iconic game show, the high-energy challenge offers one lucky EH postcode holder the chance to race through their local Aldi store in Edinburgh or the Lothians and fill the trolley with their favourite products. Participants are invited to take part in a five-minute trolley dash, co

Cancer-awareness campaigner Kevin Donaghy has launched a publishing company to help people affected by a life-changing diagnosis. Having been diagnosed with incurable, stage-four metastatic melanoma in December 2019, at the age of 50, the father-of-two discovered the power of explaining his journey and listening to stories of other people’s experiences. This led to the creation of his first book, Stories of Cancer and Hope (SOCAH), which has attracted interest around the worl

Unicorn Pickleball is launching a dedicated corporate pickleball league at Meadowbank Sports Centre this summer. Running from June to July, the eight‑week, Friday-evening league will offer Edinburgh companies an alternative to the traditional team‑building day. Sessions take place from 6.30pm-8.30pm. The league seeks to bring together a small number of companies for weekly matches, with introductory sessions in early June to ensure everyone feels confident before competitive

On 14-17 May, Maggie’s Edinburgh ambassadors, fashion-retail expert, Sarah Murray and former banker, Lisa Stephenson are running a charity pop-up boutique, at 93 George Street. The pop-up, billed as an unmissable event for style lovers, takes the form of an exclusive sale of pre-loved designer fashion, to raise funds for the cancer-care charity. Since January, Lisa and Sarah have been curating the stylish pieces to be available in the boutique, including clothes, bags

The Royal Yacht Britannia, located in Leith, has been singled out as the ‘Best of the Best’ visitor attraction in the world, Europe and the UK, by travel-guidance platform, Tripadvisor. Reviewers praise the Royal Yacht for the excellent staff and fascinating history, and for the opportunity to see all five decks, including the private royal quarters, state apartments and working areas of the ship, as well as the sailing exhibition. Franck Bruyère, chief executive said: "We'r

Edinburgh’s vibrant food scene is stealing the spotlight once again, with the city earning national recognition at the Catey awards, which take place in London in July. Three of the six restaurants shortlisted in the newcomer category are from Edinburgh and include Marchmont’s Nàdair, Moss in Stockbridge and Barry Fish in Leith. Previous winners in this category include The Kitchin, as well as Restaurant Andrew Fairlie at Gleneagles. Ross Sneddon, pastry chef at The Balmo

Fitness in Minutes, the specialist EMS (electro-muscle stimulation) studio in Morningside has announced its transition from franchise model to an independent wellness centre, under the new ownership of wellness expert Kate Golozubtseva. While its 20-minute EMS workouts remain at the core of the business, Fitness in Minutes plans to take a more personalised, holistic focus on long-term health and quality of life. As part of this relaunch, Fitness in Minutes is also introducing

The Edinburgh Food and Drink Academy (EFDA) is launching a range of global-cuisine masterclasses, starting with a one-day course, ‘Flavours of Spain’, on Saturday 2 May. This is to be followed by ‘Pasta Pronto’ on 6 May, ‘Thai Cuisines’ on 9 May, ‘Korean Street Food’ (13 May), ‘French Cuisine’ (16 May), ‘Tasty Tapas’ (19 May) and a shortbread masterclass on 24 May. Caroline Lamont, EFDA director of culinary education said: “As chefs, our creativity in the kitchen blossoms whe

Applications for the Scotland Food & Drink and HIT Scotland Legacy Scholarship have opened for another year, offering talented chefs a rare opportunity to hone their skills in one of the UK’s most prestigious kitchens. A partnership between Scotland Food & Drink and HIT Scotland, the scholarship was launched in 2025 to celebrate the Michelin Guide ceremony for Great Britain & Ireland taking place in Scotland for the first time. Inaugural winner Fraser Cameron, head chef at T

More than 20 salons and colourists from across Scotland have been named as semi-finalists in the L'Oréal Colour Trophy’s Scotland semi-finals. The Scotland semi-final, which takes place on 15 April, in Glasgow, will see local semi-finalists compete live in front of industry judges and an audience, with those progressing to the national final announced on the night. Three of the 22 Scottish semi-finalists are from Edinburgh, including Ellie Gilhooley from Charlie Miller, Hazel

Two Edinburgh locals have turned milestone birthday celebrations into a fundraising effort, raising £9,000 for the city’s breast-cancer charity, House of Hope. The fundraising event was staged at Cold Town House in Edinburgh’s Grassmarket and hosted by Louise Maclean from Edinburgh-based hospitality firm, Signature Group and Janet Nicol, owner of McGregor Hairdressing. Over 100 people attended. The event was compered by former Scotland international rugby-union player, Andy N

A new gallery showcasing the work of international artist, Yaniv Edery, has opened in a townhouse on Picardy Place. The new gallery, Yaniv’s first in the UK, presents his collection of artworks and also offers a new events venue in the city, available for private hire, for weddings and other occasions. Yaniv’s artistic journey began in fashion and textile design. A self-taught artist, he has developed his technique through years of experimentation, layering resin over careful

A new youth-led broadcast project is set to tackle misinformation and disinformation during the upcoming Scottish election. The project, Future Proof, is an initiative led by the Scottish Youth Film Foundation (SYFF). Six young journalists from across Scotland have been recruited, to report on election campaigns through the lens of misinformation, disinformation and AI-generated content. One of the journalists, Rory Kirkpatrick from Edinburgh, said: “As misinformation seems t