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!

Features:
James Clerk Maxwell – Einstein’s inspiration

Private Lothians gardens open their gates to the public for charity

Remembering the 2020 city lockdown 

King James VI & I – 400th celebrations at The Portrait gallery

Jupiter Artland exhibition honours Ian Hamilton Finlay and Andy Goldsworthy 

EDFAS – and its unwavering commitment to the arts 

Homage to Edinburgh – by Alan Taylor

Wheatfield & Tynecastle – fascinating 1930 & 1993 bird’s-eye view photos 

Doug Corrance’s Edinburgh – his inimitable snapshot of the city 

About the City - our good news round-up

Merchant Company reception, in support of Edinburgh 900 

Scottish Polish Cultural Association hosts annual Spring Recital 

Burgesses’ Edinburgh 900 celebration dinner at the Zoo

British Red Cross annual ball at the Sheraton Grand

Edinburgh World Heritage hosts geology talk at Riddle’s Court

Saltire Society & University of Edinburgh present Robin MacCormick Prizes 

Penicuik Curling Club hosts the 2025 Edinburgh International Curlers Gathering 

Seasonal supper at Nàdair in Marchmont

WU opens at 5 Queen Street, Dean Banks at The Pompadour, 

Number One at the Balmoral, Leith – Scotland’s premier dining destination 

10 fun and interesting things to do as summer approaches