For over 30 years, October has become a month of celebrating black history in the UK. There are numerous exciting and interesting opportunities across Edinburgh, exploring and discussing the challenges and experiences faced by the black British and...
Summer is almost here and once the stress fuelled rush of exams and end of semester essays are over, you might be wondering what music festivals are on offer to ensure this summer is a memorable one. Although Glastonbury is taking a break this year,...
It’s easy to become less enamoured with Edinburgh as blue skies turn to 3 o’clock nightfalls and cobbled streets turn into wind tunnels. With Spring finally starting to emerge, I for one am starting to remember how wonderful Edinburgh is. So,...
The targeting of a national, ethnic, racial or religious group with the intent to destroy said group, in whole or in part, constitutes the atrocity of genocide. Today, 24 March 2018, the inaugural Edinburgh University Genocide Conference is taking...
Ladies and Gentlemen, Welcome to the greatest show on Earth. 31 January brings around another event for your diaries. Following the success of the launch party in November, there is another opportunity to experience the wonder of the circus. ECFS...
Burns Day is the annual Scottish celebration of Scotland’s national poet, Robert (Rabbie) Burns; held on his birthday, it commemorates his life and work. Burns is thought of as the National Poet of Scotland, and he is best known for his works Auld...
The Christmas Markets. Some think they are crowded, commercial and a bit of a rip-off. So, why do we keep going back year after year? As you walk under the bright neon ‘Edinburgh’s Christmas’ sign and the fruity scent of mulled wine begins to...