Things to Do

IT seems no time at all since John McGillivray and myself climbed the steps of our ‘Tower Studio’ at Armadale Stadium for the first time.

Nevertheless, the end of another Edinburgh Monarchs’ speedway season is fast approaching.

With the summer ending, many families will be looking at good sports clubs to join to help keep the kids active during the autumn and winter months.

MORE than 135 doors, that are normally closed to the public, will be flung open at the end of the month as the 30th Doors Open Day shines a spotlight on many of the Capital’s best kept secrets.

With so many to choose from it’s easy to miss the little gems that can slip beneath the radar. Here Entertainment Editor Liam Rudden highlights his 10 Must See choices from this year’s programme.

AN EAST Lothian town is set to be transported back in time over the weekend for a military display commemorating a 17th century conflict.

DERRY Girls star and controversial stand-up Tommy Tiernan is heading back to the Capital, in November, with his Paddy Crazy Horse Tour.

The HSBC Let’s Ride event is back for 2019, encouraging everyone to get back on the saddle of that bike that might have been forgotten about.

MAMMA Mia! Here we go again... Yes, the smash hit West End global phenomenon is back at The Playhouse, next week.

BRITISH glam rock maestros The Struts are back on the road next month and they’re stopping off in the Capital.

FOUR Edinburgh tennis clubs open their doors to the public this month as part of Lawn Tennis Association’s Nature Valley Big Tennis Weekends, a series of free tennis events that take place at tennis clubs across the UK.

FANS of the US sitcom Friends are in for a treat on Monday 23 September when The Sky Bar at DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel on Bread Street host a 25th Birthday party for the iconic series, from 7pm until late.

MANY of the biggest names of the Scottish traditional music scene come together this month to mark 300 years of Belhaven Brewery.

The weekend festival, set to take place on 21 and 22 September will celebrate the very best of Scottish music and beer.

GET ready to raise a glass and a leg at the Edinburgh Corn Exchange.

This year’s Big Big Gin Festival boasts a series of Gin and Yin yoga sessions to ensure festival-goers leave feeling truly refreshed and relaxed.

A CAVALCADE of some 300 horses and riders will parade the length of the Royal Mile on Sunday 15 September as Edinburgh City Centre Historical Re-enactment celebrates its 10th anniversary in spectacular style.

IT is already one of the world's most popular stage shows, attracting millions of theatre-goers from around the world.