July/August 2026: inside the issue
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A look inside the July/August 2026 issue
For the love of ice cream
From its Italian heritage to the rise of the modern gelataria, Harriet Bourhill asks what’s the scoop with Edinburgh’s ice cream renaissance. Speaking to some of Edinburgh’s oldest ice cream institutions like Luca S., as well modern day independent stores like Joelato, Ciccetta’s, Basement and Village Gelato, we discover what makes this refreshing summer desert such a timeless classic.
The rise and fall of Trinity Apse
Trinity Collegiate Church was Edinburgh’s most important medieval building, before being dismantled in 1848 to make way for the development of Waverley station. Its stones were numbered and stacked at the side of Regent Road, and over the years two thirds of the stones have mysteriously disappeared. Now, there is an effort to elevating the status the medieval building - and establishing the location of many of its missing beautifully carved stones writes Jill Harrison.
US Connections
As the United States celebrates the 250th anniversary of its Independence we look at some of the historic and cultural links between the USA and Edinburgh, writes Gareth Davies.
Pilgrim’s Progress
Professor Adam Cumming looks at journeys to destinations special for cultural or historical reasons, important routes around Edinburgh and the Lothians and the place of pilgrimage in 21st century life.
Archive views from above
Travel back in time with our popular recurring feature showcasing Birds Eye views of Edinburgh in 1930 and 1993. In this issue, we fly over Crewe Toll, East Pilton, Wardie and Boswall to see the significant changes across the area, but notice that Ferry Road and the route of the old Leith Branch railway remain unaltered.
It all stacks up
Over the past ten years, Dunbar has become the European destination for the art of stone stacking with the European Land Art Festival taking place on its shores. Harriet Bourhill discovers how this meditative art form can do our minds and bodies the world of good.
Summer dining
Edinburgh Life recommends what and where to eat this summer.
Festival Fever
Our simple ‘whistlestop’ guide to the best at this summer’s festivals.
Print edition of Edinburgh Life (July & August 2026). Postage included in price.