Come along to one of Edinburgh’s most popular green spaces on Sunday 18th July to enjoy a variety of centuries-old pastimes that were once common within the royal hunting ground of Holyrood Park.

The Rangers Service based at Holyrood Park is inviting visitors to step back in time to find out about a selection of ancient sports and outdoor pursuits. Read the rest of this entry »

What makes a good restaurant? Well, delicious food of course, a lively ambience, friendly service, and – if you’re dining at Orocco Pier in South Queensferry – the most stylish dark wood décor, and stunning views of the two Forth Bridges through huge floor to ceiling windows.
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This is a gem of a film, with superb music and some amazing performances. It tells the story of Andrei Filipov (Aleksei Guskov), who 30 years ago lost his job as conductor of the Bolshoi Orchestra in Moscow for his refusal to fire Jewish musicians. Now working as a cleaner at the Bolshoi, he intercepts a fax inviting the Orchestra to play at the Theatre du Chatelet in Paris. |inline

On 2 July 2010, Filmhouse is officially 25 years old. The project that began in 1979, to bring a two screen arthouse cinema with a Cafe Bar into being, was completed and celebrated at an official opening event hosted by HRH Prince Philip. To celebrate the anniversary Filmhouse presents a special season of films that represent the remarkable richness and diversity of the programme over those years and will host a Family Fun Day in Festival Square on Saturday 17 July. |inline