Arts and Entertainment

Portobello Beach, 1961.

In pictures: Portobello down the decades Gary Flockhart

Two-time Emmy award nominee and star of Ted Lasso Nick Mohammed’s beloved alter ego Mr. Swallow is getting set to tour the UK for the first time with ‘Nick Mohammed presents The Very Best & Worst of Mr. Swallow’.

'I owe everything to Edinburgh': Comedian bringing first tour to city Kevin Quinn

Sir Richard Branson and piper Louise Marshall mark the opening of the new Virgin Hotels Edinburgh development in the Old Town. Picture: Euan Cherry/PA Wire

Richard Branson urges Edinburgh to build more hotels to keep city centre ‘alive’ Brian Ferguson

Here we take a look at 10 places in Portobello that have helped make it one of the best places to live in Scotland.

10 things we love about Edinburgh's Portobello district Gary Flockhart

Ukrainian group Kalush Orchestra delivered an energetic performance of its song Stefania to win the Eurovision Song Contest in 2022.

Eurovision to be shown live in Edinburgh cinemas Gary Flockhart

Portobello, Edinburgh's seaside suburb, has a free-spirited atmosphere that's a refreshing contrast to the stuffier corners of the Scottish capital., according to the Sunday Times.

Portobello named as one of Scotland's 'best places to live' Gary Flockhart

West End star Gareth Snook steps into the shows of Willy Wonka when Charlie and the Chocolate Factory visits Edinburgh. Photo: Johan Persson

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory comes to town Gary Flockhart

TV chef Julie Lin is coming to Edinburgh to open a quirky pop-up restaurant with a twist – everything on the menu is made from tinned food.

TV chef Julie Lin to open pop-up restaurant with a twist Gary Flockhart

Courteeners headlined the Main Stage at TRNSMT in 2021. Photo by Lisa Ferguson.

Courteeners set for O2 Academy show Kevin Quinn

These pictures of AirThrill in East Kilbride give an idea of what to expect when the Edinburgh venue opens.

Edinburgh to get new family-friendly Inflatable Park Gary Flockhart

The UK’s first major live Fortnite tournament is set to be staged Edinburgh this summer.

Edinburgh to host major Fortnite tournament Gary Flockhart

The new Jigsaw store has a retail area of 1,500 square feet and has a boutique feel, with soft lighting and featuring bold mid-century furniture throughout.

News Jigsaw opens its new Edinburgh boutique Gary Flockhart

Dame Judi Dench. Picture: Dan Kitwood

Edinburgh Festival Fringe: Dame Judi Dench to appear in stage show Brian Ferguson

So much has Edinburgh changed in the 30 years since the publication of Irvine Welsh's cult novel Trainspotting.

Trainspotting locations which changed beyond recognition Gary Flockhart

Crowds throng the Royal Mile during the Edinburgh Festival Fringe (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Questions are stacking up for Fringe Society over government-funded HQ Brian Ferguson

Woodland Creatures on Leith Walk has been put up for sale.

Popular Leith bar goes up for sale Gary Flockhart

Take a look through our photo gallery to see 16 lost Edinburgh cinemas which many of you may fondly recall.

Edinburgh cinemas we have loved and lost Gary Flockhart

The show BullyBully will be part of this year's Edinburgh International Children’s Festival. Picture: Kamerich & Budwilowitz

Children's festival tackles 'childish' world leaders, climate change and gender Brian Ferguson

Edinburgh's St James Quarter will host a huge three-day vintage and pre-loved clothing market this weekend.

St James Quarter hosting vintage clothing market Gary Flockhart

Take a look through our photo gallery to see 12 traditional pubs in Leith we’d recommend for a pint.

12 ‘proper’ traditional pubs in Leith Gary Flockhart

A crowdfunding campaign is underway to support Devine Tension's new promenade performance show Passion Project.

Culture crowdfunders launched for drag queen, pop-up cinema and railway mural Brian Ferguson

The large-scale installation created by Edinburgh based Wild Flowers includes no less that 3,500 cherry blossom stems.

First look at Tigerlily’s new Japanese Garden Gary Flockhart

Samuel L Jackson was just one of the stars that hung out in these film production trailers, which were parked at Almond Valley Heritage Centre in Livingston, West Lothian, over the weekend. (Photo credit: Almond Valley Heritage Centre)

Major Hollywood star films 'secret project' in West Lothian Anna Bryan

Clockwise from left: The late Remo Mancini, who used to run Remo's cafe in Stockbridge, Edinburgh sweet shop owner and confectioner Jimmy Casey in February 1988, and a group of happy kids get to choose to sweets.

Edinburgh's lost sweet shops remembered Gary Flockhart

Protesters gathered outside the boarded-up cinema on Sunday to call for the Filmhouse to be saved and not sold for a pub. Picture: Annabelle Gauntlett.

Edinburgh Filmhouse: SNP demands building reopens as art house cinema Brian Ferguson

Proposals for the delivery of an exciting mixed-use development at 20 Haymarket Yards have been given the green light by City of Edinburgh Council.

Plans for new Edinburgh hotel get the green light Gary Flockhart

An artist's impression of the former Royal High School on Edinburgh's Calton Hill transformed into a new 'world-class centre for music education and public performance' (Image: Richard Murphy Architects)

Ex-Royal High should make a music school and concert hall worthy of the ancients Susan Dalgety

How many of the celebrities in our photo gallery did you know went to school, college or university in Edinburgh and did any attend the same one as you or your children?

15 Edinburgh celebrities and the school they attended Gary Flockhart

Protesters gathered outside the boarded-up cinema on Sunday to call for the Filmhouse to be saved and not sold for a pub. Picture: Annabelle Gauntlett.

Filmhouse campaigners call for transparency over future Ian Swanson and Annabelle Gauntlett

BT Murrayfield is offering buy one get one free tours as part of National Lottery Open Week

All the special deals and freebies on offer for National Lottery Open Week Rhoda Morrison

Ryan J Mackay and Malcolm Cumming will be playing Davie Balfour and Alan Breck Stewart in the forthcoming National Theatre of Scotland production of Kidnapped. Image: Laurence Winram

Kidnapped: Turning Stevenson's adventure into a new coming-of-age stage show Brian Ferguson

Lewis Capaldi went along to Edinburgh band National Playboys' gig in Glasgow (Picture: PA)

Band gets surprise at gig as Lewis Capaldi offers brutal review Rhoda Morrison

Take a look through our photo gallery to discover the 15 best pubs in Edinburgh right now, according to Conde Nast Traveller.

15 best Edinburgh pubs according to Conde Nast Gary Flockhart

Escape Hunt Edinburgh to launch new Alice in Wonderland themed treasure hunt experience.

Clues hidden around city for Alice in Wonderland themed treasure hunt Anna Bryan

Fringe Society chief excutive Shona McCarthy. Picture: Lisa Ferguson

Edinburgh International Festival and Fringe set to share £8.6m Budget boost Brian Ferguson

Cybermen at the entrance to the National Museum Of Scotland at a preview for the Doctor Who Worlds of Wonder exhibition at National Museum of Scotland in December. Picture: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire

National Museum crowned Scotland’s most popular attraction Brian Ferguson

An image from romantic comedy film Gregory’s Girl was projected onto the Filmhouse in Edinburgh as part of the campaign to save it

Businessman reveals eleventh-hour bid to reopen Edinburgh’s Filmhouse cinema Brian Ferguson

Jedward are coming to Edinburgh to celebrate St Patrick's Day 2023 (Photo by Eamonn M. McCormack/Getty Images)

Things To Do Jedward set for Edinburgh St Patrick's Day event Kevin Quinn

Actor Richard Rankin. Picture: Robert Perry

Outlander star cast as John Rebus for detective’s TV reboot Brian Ferguson

Where: 139 Cowgate, Edinburgh EH1 1JS. Situated in the heart of Edinburgh's Cowgate, which was once known as “Little Ireland”, The Three Sisters has five levels of fun, along with a huge courtyard for sunny days. It's also the location of the Capital's largest St Patrick's Day festival, with live bands, drag queens and 'craic'aoke' and competitions.

The best Irish bars to celebrate St Patrick's Day Gary Flockhart

An image from romantic comedy film Gregory’s Girl was projected onto the Filmhouse in Edinburgh after its sudden closure. Picture: Jane Barlow

Edinburgh pub company pulls plug on Filmhouse takeover as rescue effort emerges Brian Ferguson

An Alice in Wonderland-themed bar is coming to the Biscuit Factory in Leith this summer.

Alice in Wonderland bar coming to Edinburgh Gary Flockhart

Clinical psychologist Keith appeared on The Chase and walked away with £5,000. Picture: ITVX

Lothian man bags prize money after appearance on The Chase Rhoda Morrison

The Cocktail Club wants to change the use of the building which sits at 102 George Street, transforming it into a trendy bar.

Swish new cocktail bar set for George Street Gary Flockhart

Ukrainian and Czech circus artists performed at the McEwan Hall during last year's Fringe (Picture: Lisa Ferguson)

Chancellor's £8.6m festivals boost likely to prompt Scottish Government reaction Brian Ferguson

German Doner Kebab (GDK) is giving mums in Edinburgh the chance to eat for free with their special dine-in offer this Mother’s Day.

Mums eat free at Edinburgh kebab shop Gary Flockhart

Assembly is one of the biggest venue operators at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Picture: William Burdett-Coutts

Chancellor to hand Edinburgh's festivals £8.6m funding boost in Spring Budget Brian Ferguson

Edinburgh Airport has announced they will have two flights a day to New York this summer and autumn. Photo: Getty Images

Edinburgh Airport announces two flights a day to New York Gary Flockhart

The former Royal High School on Edinburgh's Calton Hill is set to be turned into a new 'world-class centre for music education and public performance.' Image: Richard Murphy Architects

Work to begin 'immediately' on £55m music centre vision for Edinburgh landmark Brian Ferguson

Take a look through our photo gallery to discover 10 of the best tapas joints in Edinburgh.

In pictures: 10 of the best places for tapas Gary Flockhart

On the menu at Duck & Waffle, at Edinburgh's St James Quarter, will be the Cranachan Waffle.

Duck & Waffle adds unique twist to Scottish dessert Gary Flockhart

A UK tour of hit musical Hamilton will be coming to Edinburgh next year. (Photo credit: ITV Studios)

How to get tickets to hit musical Hamilton Anna Bryan

The Scottish Event Campus in Glasgow.

SNP's controversial alcohol advertising curbs 'already damaging industry' Brian Ferguson

Outta Space Pizza has opened for business in Edinburgh.

New pizzeria opens up in Broomhouse Gary Flockhart

Left to right: Micah Richards, Alan Shearer and Gary Lineker. Saturday's Match Of The Day will "focus on match action without studio presentation or punditry" after several former footballers pulled out of the show.

BBC pulls Football Focus and Final Score off air Gary Flockhart

The Gladstone Memorial at the junction of George Street and St Andrew Square in 1953 shortly before it was moved to Coates Crescent.

33 photos showing how much Capital has changed Gary Flockhart

Dook x Jupiter Artland soap Pic: Brenda Rosete

Jupiter Artland and Dook collaborate Gaby Soutar

Humza Yousaf is one of three contenders to become leader of the SNP and Scotland's next First Minister. Picture: Andy Buchanan

Humza Yousaf pledges the arts will be at the 'heart of policymaking’ if he is FM Brian Ferguson

Karen Dunbar. Picture: BBC Scotland

Karen Dunbar: I earned more from karaoke than Chewin’ the Fat Brian Ferguson

Where: 192A High Street, Edinburgh EH1 1RW. Rating: 4.5 out of 5. One TripAdvisor reviewer said: The food tasted amazing and beyond my expectation. The restaurant had a nice vibe to it and we had an amazing experience.

Edinburgh's 'Top 10' burger restaurants - in pictures Gary Flockhart

Book in for some Mother's Day special offers

Ad Feature Find Mother’s Day restaurant deals with Eat Out Edinburgh Jackie Mitchell

Fireworks exploded over Edinburgh Castle as the city's Hogmanay festival returned. Picture: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire

Hogmanay chiefs warn alcohol curbs will inflict “substantial damage" on culture Brian Ferguson

Tim’rous Beastie opens its doors for first time on Friday (March 10). Photos: Tim’rous Beastie

First look inside Leith’s trendiest new bar Gary Flockhart

The EIFF audience at the premiere of Nude Tuesday last year. Picture: Pako Mera

Film festival audience has something to look forward to at last - Brian Ferguson Brian Ferguson

Thousands will flock to the Easter Saturday meeting at Musselburgh Racecourse.

Musselburgh Races unveils Easter extravaganza Gary Flockhart

Here you can see The New Seekers on the West End of Princes Street, by a sign that points in the direction of the Usher Hall, where the Eurovision song contest took place. The New Seekers were the UK entry in 1972.

In pictures: When Edinburgh hosted Eurovision Gary Flockhart

Sistema Scotland has secured an additional £1.5 million from the Scottish Government.

After funding cuts turmoil, culture sector needs to be treated with more respect Brian Ferguson

Lead actors Frankie Corio and Paul Mescal with Charlotte Wells, the writer and director of Aftersun, which opened last year's Edinburgh International Film Festival. Picture: Getty/Euan Cherry

Edinburgh International Film Festival to return as part of one-off EIF edition Brian Ferguson

Maki & Ramen has re-launched its popular dog menu at St James Quarter in Edinburgh.

Capital restaurant brings back its menu for dogs Gary Flockhart

Take a look through our picture gallery to see the 10 top-rated pizza restaurants in Edinburgh.

In pictures: The Top 10 pizza places Gary Flockhart

Assembly is one of the biggest venue operators at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Picture: William Burdett-Coutts

Future of Fringe venue operator ‘at risk’ over UK City of Culture collapse Brian Ferguson

Mairearad Green, right, and Anna Massie are among the musicians to have performed at the Soundhouse Organisation

Soundhouse Organisation needs a permanent home – Angus Robertson Angus Robertson