Books

Edinburgh and Scotland books

Part of a series of talks connected to books published by Luath Press, this is a fascinating glimpse into t
The book ‘Scottish Religious Poetry’ was first published in 2000; now, almost a quarter of a century on, th
The residents of the colonies flats in Stockbridge host their popular, annual ya
Launched in 2013, TradFest is Edinburgh’s main multi-arts festival dedicated to Scottish culture, traditional…
In Gary McNair's atmospheric adaptation of Stevenson's classic gothic novel, Forbes Masson gives a…
There have been many adaptations of Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic, gothic novella
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Jenny Niven , a leading light on Edinburgh and Scotland's literary scene, will lead the
The Edinburgh International Book Festival has u
Greta Thunberg's appearance at the Edinburgh Playhouse o
Take a behind-the-scenes tour of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh and discover the central role
This talk presents the sanitary bin in its historical context for the first time, and argues that it reveal
This talk explores the history of burn scars over the last two centuries.
This event celebrates the launch of our exhibition '
This Christmas Charity Lecture will explore the relationship between Roald Dahl and his interest in medicin
As the nights draw in, the Scottish International Storytelling Festival celebrates the art of yarn-spinning…
‘The desire to inspire and educate and entertain all women, and men too; to bring women’s issues and st
The James Tait Black Prizes in association with the University of Edinburgh, were once again announced at a
Philip Miller was previously the Arts Correspondent for The Scotsman, The Sunday Times and The Herald, twic