Edinburgh
Ian Rankin’s latest work of tartan noir completes the unfinished novel of another Scottish crime writer
Ian Rankin, the creator of Inspector Rebus, talks live from Edinburgh with New Zealand crime writer Vanda Symon at Word Christchurch 2021. Audio
Comedian Stephanie Laing brings her Butterfingers to Fringe
Comedian Stephanie Laing falls down... a lot. But she always gets herself back up again. And then sometimes falls down again. Stephanie's back in Wellington to perform her new show, Butterfingers, at… Audio
GP warns another flu pandemic is a certainty
In the wake of the coronavirus out of Wuhan, China, Edinburgh-based GP and writer Dr. Gavin Francis insists we are getting better and better at controlling these things, but he is adamant there will… Audio
Waste not, want not
At the Edinburgh Remakery, people learn how to mend their own furniture, textiles, phones and computers. Sophie Unwin is the founder and the 2016 UK Entrepreneur of the Year. Audio, Gallery
Taking part in the Tattoo
The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo is the famous display of military bands on the esplanade of Edinburgh Castle, that hundreds of thousands of people see come to see every year. In 2016 Charlotte… Audio
Kevin Williamson, Craig Lithgow and Dan Willson: tartan ties
Kevin Williamson is a poet, author, publisher and activist, who performs his work with musician Craig Lithgow. Singer-songwriter Dan Willson records and performs as Withered Hand. All three… Audio
Shapeshifter Tour Diary
On 9 April 2014, live electronic outfit Shapeshifter set off on their 12th Northern Hemisphere excursion, a 12-date run of shows that saw them shake venues from Prague to Vancouver. Shapeshifter's Sam… Audio