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Ignite illumination event to run at Gibside Gardens this Christmas, tickets on sale
24 Sep 2020
Gateshead's National Trust property will host a Christmas light show throughout December
The 18th-century Georgian gardens at Gibside estate in Gateshead will become the backdrop for the brand-new illumination event Ignite in 2020. Running at the for the first time, this new after-dark experience will light the gardens like never before.
Illuminated Trail returns to Blenheim Palace for Christmas 2020
18 Sep 2020
Christmas at Blenheim is shaping up to be magical – get tickets for this year's illuminations
Oxfordshire-based country house Blenheim Palace is gearing up for another family-friendly illuminated Christmas celebration. From Fri 20 Nov 2020–Sun 3 Jan 2021, the Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, will be illuminated with over 1 million Christmas…
Edinburgh Craft Beer Festival set to pour local brews and beyond
17 Sep 2020
The annual celebration of craft beer takes place outside the Edinburgh Corn Exchange on 9 and 10 Oct
One of the things that many people missed most during lockdown was the simple joy of a freshly poured pint. It was a tough few months without them, but thankfully the pubs are open again and craft beer lovers in the capital also have the Edinburgh Craft…
London's Clapham Grand announces reopening and 2020 shows
16 Sep 2020
After helping to save the iconic venue from closure, Frank Turner headlines the Clapham's reopening party this Friday
Here's some much-needed good news: London's Clapham Grand is officially reopening this week and has also announced a series of shows that will run this year. In addition to receiving emergency funding as part of the government's £1.57 billion Culture…
Drive-In Movies at Edinburgh Airport announce special Halloween programme
14 Sep 2020
The spooky series includes screenings of Ghostbusters, Coco, The Rocky Horror Picture Show and more
With Halloween just around the corner, Edinburgh International Film Festival and Unique Events have announced a special Halloween programme for their outdoor Drive-In Movies at Edinburgh Airport series. The socially distant and spooky screenings will…
Take a walk with the Edinburgh Art Festival
21 Aug 2020
Explore the public artworks dotted throughout the city via the festival's art trails
When it became clear that a physical festival would not be a possibility this year, the organisers of the Edinburgh Art Festival quickly adapted their 2020 programme into an online offering. This digital space has allowed art lovers to come together as…
Glow Wild winter lantern festival returns for seventh year, get tickets
17 Aug 2020
Trees, ponds and forest floors will be brought to life at Kew's Botanic Gardens in Wakehurst
The Glow Wild winter lantern festival is back for its seventh year in 2020. The annual sell-out festival will take place at Kew's Botanic Gardens at Wakehurst in Sussex, Thursdays to Sundays from Thu 26 Nov–Wed 30 Dec 2020 with COVID-19 measures in…
10 best UK theme parks to visit in summer 2020
13 Aug 2020
High octane rides at Alton Towers and family fun in the Scottish highlands at Landmark Adventure Park
Spine-tingling vertical drops, powerful G forces and countless loop-de-loops, the UK can hold its own with the best of them when it comes to rollercoasters.
Inspiration and ideas to continue to be a #HameTownTourist in Scotland
29 Jul 2020
With so much right on the doorstep, VisitScotland is encouraging people to make day trips close to home this summer
As tourism businesses and attractions have started to open across Scotland over the past two weeks, VisitScotland has continued to roll out its #HameTownTourist campaign which encourages people to make day trips close to home and enjoy all that our…
EIFF announces first films for Drive-In Movies at Edinburgh Airport
17 Jul 2020
The new drive-in series will include screenings of Clueless, Grease, The Princess Bride, Alien, La La Land and more
Edinburgh International Film Festival (EIFF) has teamed up with Unique Events to present Drive-In Movies at Edinburgh Airport, an ambitious new film series that will launch next month. Tickets for the first weekend, Thu 27 to Sun 30 Aug, are on sale now…
How to be a #HameTownTourist in Scotland this summer
15 Jul 2020
As lockdown restrictions ease, VisitScotland is encouraging people to support local businesses and attractions in their area to help them get back on their feet
Today is the day. After four long months, lockdown restrictions are easing across Scotland, signalling the opening of tourism and in turn allowing holiday accommodation, museums, libraries, pubs and restaurants to re-open after months of closure and…
Scotland's Five Sisters Zoo reopens its door to the public, prebook tickets now
25 Jun 2020
The 'new normal' just got a whole lot cuter! Meet lions, snow leopards, bears and more
Five Sisters Zoo is set to reopen its doors to public on Mon 29 Jun for the first time since lockdown began in March. The non-profit zoo is run by Brian and Shirley Curran who have been rescuing animals from poor conditions since 2005 and now home over…
Edinburgh International Film Festival to host drive-in films
23 Jun 2020
EIFF and Unique Events to re-imagine annual Film Fest in the City as a drive-in movie experience
As the country eases out of lockdown and we take our first, tentative steps towards a 'new normal', the team behind the Edinburgh International Film Festival and Unique Events are dusting off the tradition of drive-in movies to bring together the…
The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo 2020 cancelled due to coronavirus
1 Apr 2020
The 70th anniversary celebration of the grandiose showcase of military bands will not go ahead
The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo is one of the major five festivals happening in August that sadly will not open its gate for the public in 2020 due to the health crisis and major travel restrictions around the COVID-19 pandemic.
Home alone? Here are some great self-isolation events you can attend from home
19 Mar 2020
Stay At Home Festival, online pub quizzes, cooking lessons and more to keep you busy during the coronavirus outbreak
Staying at home safe and sound doesn't mean you cannot have fun! The whole world is adjusting to the new situation caused by the Coronavirus with multiple online ideas to keep you entertained.
Cinema chains close as Coronavirus measures take effect
18 Mar 2020
All the major UK cinema chains are closing
Cinemas across the UK will be closing for business for the foreseeable future after the latest UK Government advice was to avoid social contact and most entertainment venues. Cinema UK, the trade body representing over 90% of the country's cinema…
Best events for grown-ups at the Edinburgh Science Festival
16 Mar 2020
From musical science quizzes to conservation comedy, the Scottish capital festival is proving that a love of science is not just for children
Inspired by the ancient classifications of earth, air, fire and water, the Edinburgh Science Festival returns to the Scottish capital in 2020 bolstering a love for all things environment. Celebrating the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, visitors to the…
Final headliners announced for Doune the Rabbit Hole 2020
3 Mar 2020
The hugely popular Scottish music and arts festival welcomes Public Enemy, Kate Tempest, John Cale and Bill Bailey
The highly acclaimed Doune the Rabbit Hole Festival has announced the final acts for its 2020 edition: the likes of Public Enemy, Kate Tempest, John Cale and Bill Bailey will join the existing line-up. Named one of the best small family festivals by The…
All the ways to get cheap cinema tickets
2 Mar 2020
Your favourite pass-time just got a whole lot cheaper
Remember when cinema tickets cost a fiver? Well those days are long gone but don't lose hope, there are still a number of ways to see the latest must-see releases on the cheap. From kids clubs to bargain days to unlimited cards, we've created a…
29 things to do this leap day in Edinburgh and Glasgow
28 Feb 2020
Take full advantage of this year's extra day with music, comedy, workshops, exhibitions and much more
30 days has September, April, June, and November… But do you know what's special about February this year? That's right, that all elusive leap day has come around once more, and it's all the more special in 2020 because it falls on a Saturday (so no…
Scotland's festivals and climate awareness: 'If we respond to this crisis, we produce a better world'
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28 Feb 2020
With the UN's COP26 environmental conference coming to Glasgow in November, we take a look at how festivals are increasingly responding to the climate crisis
'For a long time, festivals might have thought that if they start talking about climate change, their audience might not be interested, or they'll receive criticism for not focusing on literature, music or theatre,' says Catriona Patterson, green arts…
Eat, drink and be merry: Scotland's finest food and drink festivals
27 Feb 2020
With a full menu of festivals on offer, we take a look at some of Scotland's fresh (and bottled) produce
As the home of whisky and source of some of the planet's greatest ingredients, Scotland is world-renowned for its extraordinary heritage of food and drink. It's no wonder, then, that there are so many festivals vying for attention throughout the…
A walk on the wild side: Outdoor pursuits on Scotland's rugged landscape
26 Feb 2020
We explore festivals dedicated to surfing coastlines, racing trails, hiking hills and enjoying nature
Taking place on the most westerly island of the Inner Hebrides, the Tiree Wave Classic (10–16 Oct) is the world's longest-running professional windsurfing event. As well as watching the pros from Tiree's beaches, visitors can windsurf and paddle board…
Jupiter Rising announces first wave of art, film and music programmes for 2020
26 Feb 2020
Auntie Flo, Free Love, Penelope Isles, Hen Ogledd and more to headline the unique summer festival at Jupiter Artland
Scotland's 'most intimate outdoor festival', Jupiter Rising, is set to return this summer to the award-winning and iconic Jupiter Artland sculpture park for the second year running. The festival which is limited to only 1,000 attendees has announced a…
Water, water everywhere: Scottish festivals celebrating the Year of Coasts and Waters in 2020
25 Feb 2020
Pop on your sea legs and soak up all the excitement of Scotland's themed year
It makes a lot of sense for Scotland to be crowning 2020 the Year of Coasts and Waters. Rivers, lochs, beaches, harbours and burns are among this country's many outstanding features: the mainland boasts nearly 10,000km of coastline, we have 790 offshore…
