Set beneath the Scottish National Gallery, Contini delivers a premium afternoon tea with savoury mackerel scones and petit fours. Advance booking is mandatory for the £40 sitting, which includes limitless tea refills and postcard garden views.
Review: L’Alba D’Oro, A legendary chippy on Henderson Row
Decades of awards and a wall-mounted crocodile welcome walk-in diners at L’Alba D’Oro. The fryers cook to order rather than stacking heat lamps, delivering piping hot haddock and chips that easily outshine modern city takeaway competition.
Review: OCA, acai bowls in Stockbridge
Craving genuine Brazilian açaí in Edinburgh? Oca delivers nutrient-packed superfood bowls and warm pão de queijo. Head downstairs to the spacious basement tables to escape the rain and refuel on natural energy.
The Man Who Fell to Earth 50th anniversary 4K release arrives in Edinburgh
David Bowie stars as Thomas Jerome Newton in the 50th anniversary rerelease of The Man Who Fell to Earth, screening at Edinburgh venues this November.
Radar: St. James Christmas Lights switch on
Find out what to expect at the St James Quarter Christmas Light Switch-On in Edinburgh this November, featuring Forth 1 presenters and Mission Christmas.
Review: Old Poison Distillery Bar, a cocktail bar in Leith
Old Poison Distillery Bar on Portland Place is a hidden gem for cocktails and snacks. With neon skulls and a speakeasy vibe, it is perfect for a date night or business drinks. Highly recommended for your next night out in Leith.
Review: Duck Pond by Circa @ Edinburgh Festival Theatre
Birdy decided to have a memorable if unorthodox Halloween by indulging in this rather incredible reimagining of one of the most powerful ballets around – imagine Swan Lake, but an imaginative, playful retelling with circus at its heart!
Radar: Peter Serafinowicz Live, Queen’s Hall
Comedian Peter Serafinowicz brings his face-swapping live show to Edinburgh’s Queen’s Hall on 11th April 2027. Find out how to secure your tickets early.