May & June 2025

Features

About the City - our good news round-up

Our own 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

What’s On

10 fun and interesting things to do this season

Food, drink and hospitality

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

City Society

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