Edinburgh Life

There is nowhere quite like Edinburgh. Its heady mix of history, heritage architecture, the professions, art, literature, museums, theatre, festivals, sporting prowess, the geography and the topography, its people, their interests and where they live…the list goes on and on.

Yet it is a sad truism that for many who are indigenous to an area, that same area, if not a closed book to them, has few of its chapters read.

It is so easy to miss, dismiss or overlook the intrinsic beauty of the familiar and the commonplace as we negotiate life’s hurly-burly.

Edinburgh Life strives to put that right. Each issue celebrates the myriad facets of our capital city and its environs, inviting a closer appreciation and sometimes proffering an alternative and surprising aspect of the place we think we know so well.

Edinburgh Life is for those who enjoy the finer aspects of life, whether they cost money or perhaps just a bit of precious free time to enjoy.

Heritage, history, people, places, where to go, what to eat, what to do, where to meet. In short, there is something for everyone!

The Royal Society of Edinburgh celebrates 240th

King Charles III – an appreciation by former Lord Provost Eric Milligan 

Fountainbridge & Tollcross – remarkable photos from above, taken 63 years apart. 

Shipping Roots at the Botanics – the unintended consequences of the introduction of non-indigenous plants

1320 Declaration of Arbroath on display for first time in 18 years

Peter Howson at 65 – major retrospective at City Art Centre 

Traprain Law – exploring East Lothian’s Roman history 

Our beautiful Botanics – a riot of joyous colour!
Society

Intertwined – Supporting Edinburgh’s Ukrainian refugee artists and musicians

Monte Carlo or bust! – Red Cross Ball at the Sheraton Grand 

Leith Rules Golf Society annual lunch 

HRH The Princess Royal visits The Merchant Company of Edinburgh
What’s On

10 fun and interesting things to do as summer approaches

A fabulous lunch at Greywalls Hotel; Sir Richard Branson opens Virgin Hotels Edinburgh; 
The Cauldron; Edinburgh Whisky, and Foodies Festival returns