Valerie LindsayAug 182 min readIsobel on the FringeDuring August the population of Edinburgh seems to double, as the Festival Fringe comes to town. The Fringe began in 1947 when eight...
Heather StorgaardMay 303 min readEncompassing a celebration of all kinds of creativityIt can be hard to place any boundaries around Isobel, as it was for those who knew her in life. When trying to explain her life and work,...
Valerie LindsayMay 182 min readExploring Cultural Treasures on International Museum DayOn the 18th of May each year, International Museum Day celebrates the rich tapestry of human history, culture, and knowledge preserved...
Gillian ScottMay 152 min readWhat a 'stroll' can do to bring renewed confidence and greater self-esteem This week is an important week as we celebrate International Nurses Day on 12th May and Mental Health Awareness Week from 13th to...
Valerie LindsayMay 73 min readYour friend "Tuluk"Edinburgh is a city recognised throughout the world, even if its name often proves tricky to pronounce. Speak to locals and it’s just as...
Gillian ScottApr 222 min readRipples of Change: Embracing Biophilia on Earth Day"Just as ripples spread out when a single pebble is dropped into water, the actions of individuals can have far-reaching effects.” Nelson...
Valerie LindsayMar 83 min readSisters are doin’ it for ThemselvesIn 1985, inspired by suffragettes, Annie Lennox and Aretha Franklin sang ‘Sisters are doin’ it for themselves’. Pre social media, this...
Gillian ScottFeb 62 min readA Bag for Isobel‘A Bag for Isobel’, a plaited hairmoss basket created by award-winning basket maker Sarah Paramor, is a part of an exhibition at St Barbe...
Valerie LindsayFeb 13 min readNew Beginnings and Extraordinary WomenFebruary 1st celebrates Ireland’s only female patron saint, St Brigid. Celtic legend refers to her as St Bride, a goddess figure who...
Valerie LindsayDec 31, 20232 min readHopes for the year ahead...Hopes for the year ahead… The Babylonians are credited as the first civilisation to hold recorded celebrations in honour of the new year....
