Author: Barry Kirkham

Barry Kirkham: Edinburgh Magazine's go-to for tales of tech, science, and yesteryears. Often found wandering Edinburgh's alleys, fork in one hand, history book in the other, he's your fun guide to Scotland's capital and its delicious mysteries!
A leading audiology team in Edinburgh has launched a new partnership with charity Deaf Action after seeing first-hand the challenges many people face when their hearing changes. Jonathan Bell, audiology director at Specsavers Morningside, sought out the...
Inspired by the Spanish tradition of sobremesa — the lingering conversation shared around a table after a meal — Nus Duo invites audiences to gather for an intimate artistic experience where literature and music meet in unexpected ways.Making its UK premiere at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in 2026,…

Just days until The Scottish Homebuilding & Renovating Show in Edinburgh

Snap up 2 free tickets worth £24 Dreaming of a new home or thinking about renovating your current space?  Whether you’re at the planning stage, in...

20 Expert Sessions at The Scottish Homebuilding & Renovating Show 

The Scottish Homebuilding & Renovating Show will be packed with expert speakers when it returns to the Royal Highland Centre, Ingliston on 4 –...

The Chocolatarium Launches Online Chocolate Shop and Reveals Nation’s Sweet Secrets

Edinburgh’s award-winning chocolate attraction goes nationwide with chocolate-shop.co.uk On 5th June, The Chocolatarium – Edinburgh’s beloved chocolate tour attraction – officially launched its brand-new online...

The Day Scotland Banned Football: A Medieval Power Play

Picture this: It's May 26, 1424, and King James I of Scotland is about to make one of the most audacious political moves in...

JCI Poland National Convention 2025: A Must-Attend Event for YoungLeaders from Scotland

After an exciting meetup between JCI Scotland and JCI Poland members at the recent JCI European President’s Meeting in Luxembourg, we’re thrilled to share...

Scottish Whisky’s Position Amidst US-EU Tariff Tensions: A Market Analysis

Scottish Whisky's Position Amidst US-EU Tariff Tensions: A Market Analysis for Edinburgh The ongoing trade tensions between the United States and the European Union continue...

Edinburgh Fringe 2025: A Festival at a Crossroads

Edinburgh Fringe: Celebrating Global Artistic Diversity

Edinburgh Food 2025: Scottish Tradition Meets Innovation

Edinburgh's culinary revival blends tradition and innovation.

Discovering Traquair House: Scotland’s Oldest Inhabited Royal Residence

Traquair House isn’t just a building—it’s a 1,000-year-old conversation between Scotland and its past. Picture this: a royal hunting lodge for medieval kings, later armored...

Edinburgh’s Hogmanay Outdoor Events Cancelled Due to Severe Weather

For many, Edinburgh’s Hogmanay isn’t just a spur-of-the-moment plan; it’s a bucket-list event that takes months—sometimes years—of saving, planning, and dreaming. This annual celebration...

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