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December 01, 2009
Experienced and increasingly British singer Rod Stewart has announced that he’s extending his UK summer 2010 tour in order to accommodate the people of Scotland.
His impatiently awaited tour of the both the UK & Ireland is now scheduled to make stops in both Edinburg and Glasgow. Stewart will perform his ... Read More >>
Smaller 2009 Hogmanay Festival Due To Tram Work 0
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October 05, 2009
The Hogmanay party on the streets of Edinburg will be downsized in capacity by 25% and the kick off to its Holiday festivities reduced because of tramway construction work.
It is expected that, because of financing problems and uncertainty about the city centre capacity over the New Year period, the festival ... Read More >>
Edinburgh’s Hogmanay will feature a spectacular new dance 0
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September 07, 2009
Officials with Edinburgh's Hogmanay bash are joining forces with Dance Base and the Festival Theatre Edinburgh in order to develop a major new production.
According to Culture Minister Michael Russell a new dance and music event will be performed and presented in Edinburgh this upcoming Hogmanay and subsequently through out Scotland ... Read More >>
Record-breaking year for Festival Fringe 0
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September 01, 2009
The world’s largest arts festival, the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, has astonished even its promoters by announcing that this year’s edition of the event has sold nearly 1.9 million tickets.
Breaking all previous records, the 63rd Fringe shrugged off the recession, swine flu, the rain, and a weak pound, by selling ... Read More >>
Nominees for Edinburgh comedy awards announced 0
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August 27, 2009
Nominees for the Edinburgh Fringe comedy award have been released.
For the first time in 29-year, the prize is without a sponsor.
This year about 400 shows were competing for an award nomination, with a shortlist including Tom Wrigglesworth, Russell Kane, Tim Key and Idiots of Ants.
Other nominees for ... Read More >>
A contemporary Petrushka hits the stage 0
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August 24, 2009
A Scottish Ballet production is where Emo meets Bowie.
Shellsuits, high ponytails and dancers pushing vodka from old prams are not what most people usually expect to witness on a night at the ballet. With a twist by Ian Spink, however, ballet may take on a very different aspect from the ... Read More >>
Scottish Club Nights 0
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August 21, 2009
Scotland is just so hot right now. Are you enjoying the festival scene? How about a nigh out with some amazing international DJs.
Here’s a list of the top club acts on offer in the coming days in Glasgow and Edinburgh.
David Holmes. See and hear why Holmes is one of the ... Read More >>
Edinburgh is set for boat race 0
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August 21, 2009
Get ready to see lots of waves this weekend.
The usual ocean front tranquility at Ocean Terminal is set to set aside as it will play host to a noisy power boat race – plus thousands of spectators.
A stage of the Zapcat Racing championship is scheduled take place at Ocean Terminal ... Read More >>
Edinburgh’s Visual Arts in a Nutshell 0
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August 21, 2009
Edinburgh Art Festival features a range of artistic exhibitions and events across the city.
Peter Blake, Edinburgh Printmakers, 23 Union Street, until August 29
British pop art pioneer, famous for his Beatles Sgt Pepper album cover, is still very much involved in the art world. These 20 prints get their inspiration ... Read More >>
Edinburgh voted No1 0
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August 19, 2009
See Edinburgh and die. Once visitors have walked around Waverley railway station and witnessed the silhouette of Edinburgh Castle set on a typical dramatic Scottish sky, they can easily be convinced of that fact. Small and quaint but terribly lovely, Edinburgh captures the heart.
But the capital, which is already ... Read More >>