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It’s Never Too Late to Rewrite Your Story
After years of being shaped by the relentless demands of the corporate world, going back to University gave me something I didn’t know I’d lost: myself
Leith Men’s Shed: A Community of Purpose, Connection, and Practical Support
The Men’s Shed in Leith is about quietly reclaiming a sense of worth. In sawdust and circuit boards, these men find connection, dignity, and a place to simply be
From Ethiopia to Bruntsfield, Dining at Muna’s Feels Like Home
If Muna Dent’s charm doesn’t immediately enchant you, her food certainly will
The Innovators Series: Zain Rishi – Weaving Edinburgh’s Spirit into Poetry
Zain Rishi is making waves in Scottish literature with his bold poetry in some of the UK’s top literary magazines
The Innovators Series: Anna Smart – Redefining Tradition as a Professional...
Professional piper Anna Smart is breaking traditions and redefining what it means to play the pipes—all while inspiring girls to follow their dreams
The Innovators Series: Yola Jones – Pioneering Machine Learning in Healthcare
From a childhood Doctor Who fan to pioneering the use of Artificial Intelligence in healthcare, meet the woman striving to transform children’s sleep—one diagnosis at a time
Femmergy Are Reclaiming the Dancefloor — One Queer Rave at a...
Queer DJ collective Femmergy is reshaping Edinburgh’s nightlife with inclusive parties, grassroots community, and a whole lot of bass
The Water of Leith: Where Nature’s Power Inspires
A far cry from its thriving industrial past, the Water of Leith is now a haven for nature, art, innovation and recreation.
Tea, Talk, and Team Spirit: Hibs Memories Are Changing Lives
In a city split by class, one football club’s memory group is tackling loneliness with tea, stories, and the power of the game
More Than a Summer Romance: The Edinburgh Comedy Scene Is a...
The Edinburgh Fringe steals the spotlight in summer but the city’s comedy scene doesn’t end when the posters come down
With Right-Wing Politics On the Rise, Which Way Will Young People...
It may be the under-30s that hold the cards in the next Holyrood Election
Edinburgh’s People Campaigning For a Brighter Future For Women
Voices from the International Women's Day (IWD) March, 2025
Edinburgh’s Role in Stopping Rosebank: How Small Voices Took on Big...
After leaving her job to become an activist, Juliet Dunstone talks to Surge about the power of grassroots movements
It’s Laughter Instead of Loneliness, With Jokes FC
The team with a mission to boot loneliness off the pitch
Is This the Death of Princes Street?
Edinburgh Council must act now to save one of the UK’s most famous high streets
Scotland’s Famous Baby Boxes Flow from Edinburgh
Introduced by the former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, Baby boxes are a legacy for Scotland to be proud of
Scottish Author ‘Feline’ Good About Bringing Edinburgh’s History Alive
Alex Howard’s book delights cat lovers and history buffs alike, as he embarks on his latest project
Becoming Your Own Patient: In Conversation with an Edinburgh Filmmaker
Surge talks to Lyndsay Mann, a Scottish filmmaker who hopes to spark discussions around pregnancy and birth with her new film
An Ice-cold Plunge to Boost Scottish Confidence
Braving Scotland’s icy waters isn’t just about endurance — for many, wild swimming offers healing, confidence, and a radical reconnection to self and culture
Dean Village, The New Starlet of the City
The most desirable photo location in Edinburgh is no longer one of the usual suspects