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Et all basically means 'everything else'! There's plenty to do in Edinburgh that doesn't fit into the category of food, shopping, travel, festival, entertainment and businesses - so, we created this category to cover... well, whatever else we choose to cover!

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Radar: The Leith Imaginarium, October 25th

October 14, 2026 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

Leith is shortlisted for UK Town of Culture 2028. Have your say at the free Leith Imaginarium drop-in at Ocean Terminal on Sunday 25 October.

Radar: More by the Shore brings dining deals and 40,000 vouchers to Leith and Newhaven

October 1, 2026 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

Explore More by the Shore: Edinburgh launches 40,000 discounted vouchers, dining specials, and winter lights across Leith and Newhaven from October.

Radar: Free Edinburgh Taxi Rides and Live Magic This Thursday

August 19, 2026 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

Discover how to hail the Walker’s Shortbread Magic Taxi in Edinburgh City Centre for a free ride, free shortbread, and a live Fringe magic show.

Radar: Coburg House Open Studios, Leith

July 27, 2026 by Bronwen Winter Phoenix Leave a Comment

This weekend will see a treat for art lovers down Leith way, as Coburg House Art Studios are set to open their doors to the public for their biannual open studios event, kicking off on Friday night from 6pm – 9pm.

PSA: Why You Should NEVER Touch Greyfriars Bobby’s Nose

June 18, 2026 by Bronwen Winter Phoenix Leave a Comment

That popular tourist myth just happens to be the bane of every Edinburgh local’s life, because touching Greyfriars Bobby’s nose is one of the absolute WORST things you can do when you visit our city

Mutti Pasta Sauce Tour Hits Edinburgh and Birdy Gets a Taste

May 27, 2026 by Bronwen Winter Phoenix Leave a Comment

Birdy got on down to Edinburgh’s Castle Street because she heard there was going to be free pasta. She also came away with some sauce and a wooden spoon!

A lost Joan Eardley painting has been rediscovered after 60+ years

April 10, 2026 by Bronwen Winter Phoenix Leave a Comment

Bringing together over 30 works by Joan Eardley, alongside paintings from the national collection, The Nature of Painting is an exhibition you won’t want to miss at the Modern Two – but there’s one Eardley painting that’s not currently on display, and has in fact recently been rediscovered.

Interview: Daliso Chaponda brings satire and ‘soft facts’ to Monkey Barrel

March 23, 2026 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

Daliso Chaponda brought Topical Storm to Edinburgh as his sharp satire examines the chaos of 2026 journalism. The comedian discusses why modern politics makes joke writing almost too easy and shares why the Grassmarket remains his true local spot in the capital.

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