Lifestyle’s Top Picks: what’s on in Edinburgh this week
Our ‘What’s On’ section is here to provide you with the perfect go-to guide for those nights where you find yourself sat in your flat twiddling your thumbs. Whether it’s…
How to celebrate Mother’s Day when you’re away from home
Celebrating all things motherhood, last Sunday, families came together to show appreciation and love for their mums. Being at university can mean that you might not be able to physically…
Why International Women’s Day should be celebrated all year long
March 8 marked the annual celebration of International Women’s Day. More than a hundred years ago, feminist movements emerged all over the globe, with 1911 being the first year to…
Free HIV testing at the University of Edinburgh, a quick and easy procedure
The original name that was given to HIV was Gay-related Immune Deficiency (GRID) and was based on the assumption that only gay men could contract it. This name did not stick,…
Golden Hare Short Story Club
Edinburgh is lucky enough to benefit from numerous independent bookshops, including Lighthouse Books, the Edinburgh Bookshop, Transreal Fiction, Armchair Books, and Golden Hare Books. This bookish community is growing from…
LGBTQ+ History Month: the events taking place across Edinburgh
This LGBTQ+ History Month is a particularly special one as it marks fifty years since the Stonewall Riots in New York. This was one of the fundamental events that was…
What’s on: Growing Stories at the Scottish International Storytelling Festival
We all know the city of Edinburgh is world-renowned as a hub for cultural arts. In August, festival-goers flock to Scotland’s capital to soak up everything the Festival Fringe has…
Features: Edinburgh Soup
Soup is a magical food, which warms you to the very core on the coldest of Wintery days and fills you right up all at the same time. There are…