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Review: The Volley, a pub on Leith Walk

May 19, 2025 by Andrew Girdwood 1 Comment

The Volley on Leith Walk transforms The Dog House! Read our first look review of this bright new Edinburgh pub’s atmosphere, drinks & potential.

Review: Radiohead Reimagined by Candlelight

May 13, 2025 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

A performance of “Radiohead Reimagined by Candlelight” at St Giles’ Cathedral offered a unique experience where London Concertante presented instrumental, symphonic interpretations of Radiohead’s music.

Radar: Foodies Festival 20th anniversary

May 5, 2025 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

The UK’s biggest touring food and music festival, affectionately known as ‘Gastro-Glastonbury’, started here in Edinburgh in 2005.

Audiobook Review: Aren’t We Lucky

April 6, 2025 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

At Edinburgh Uni, Sarah encountered class-related prejudice. Our author was at Uni on a full grant scholarship and came from a state school in Aberdeen.

The Best Places for Burgers in Edinburgh

April 3, 2025 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

The fact is that I’ve eaten loads of burgers in Edinburgh, but restaurants ebb and wane, and there are new challengers almost every week.

Review: The Dead South, delightfully alive

April 1, 2025 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

The Dead South met high expectations, proving their captivating sound extends far beyond a single hit, delivering a rich blend of bluegrass instrumentation and hauntingly beautiful folk narratives.

Afternoon Teabox: Best places to (win a) picnic in Edinburgh

March 24, 2025 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

Inside were packing, cooling and plastic containers of neatly cut sandwiches, scones, macrons, tea (dry) and some baked goodies.

Girdy & Birdy review: Gaucho x Patron, St Andrews Square

March 23, 2025 by Girdy & Birdy Leave a Comment

Girdy accepted an invite to take part in the collab between Edinburgh’s sizzling steak restaurant Gaucho and the tequila powerhouse Patron. Did Birdy want to come? Yes. Does Birdy drink? No, but she came along anyway. Let’s see how the evening went.

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