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The Innovators Series: Anna Smart – Redefining Tradition as a Professional Bagpiper
Gabby Cleveland | 14 April 2025
Professional piper Anna Smart is breaking traditions and redefining what it means to play the pipes—all while inspiring girls to follow their dreams
Leith Men’s Shed: A Community of Purpose, Connection, and Practical Support
Jamie Fawcett | 7 April 2025
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
Tom Wilson | 7 April 2025
If Muna Dent’s charm doesn’t immediately enchant you, her food certainly will
Femmergy Are Reclaiming the Dancefloor — One Queer Rave at a Time
Emilia Lauder | 6 April 2025
Queer DJ collective Femmergy is reshaping Edinburgh’s nightlife with inclusive parties, grassroots community, and a whole lot of bass
It’s Laughter Instead of Loneliness, With Jokes FC
Lottie Tiller | 5 April 2025
The team with a mission to boot loneliness off the pitch
Scottish Author ‘Feline’ Good About Bringing Edinburgh’s History Alive
Mark Hooley | 5 April 2025
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
Tim Hoffmann | 5 April 2025
Surge talks to Lyndsay Mann, a Scottish filmmaker who hopes to spark discussions around pregnancy and birth with her new film