Festivals

REVIEW: Cheers to a Night of Cocktails and Fun - Edinburgh Cocktail Week Launch Party 2024

As a cocktail lover always hunting for new flavours and experiences, I was thrilled to kick off the much-anticipated Edinburgh Cocktail...

REVIEW: My Unforgettable Night at The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo 2024 | Edinburgh Castle

Jenna Cockburn

Aug 25

Arts & Culture

REVIEW: My Unforgettable Night at The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo 2024 | Edinburgh Castle

As the sun dipped below the horizon, I felt a surge of excitement for the evening ahead, attending The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo....

REVIEW: My Experience at the 77th Edinburgh International Film Festival | Edinburgh 2024

Jenna Cockburn

Aug 21

Film & TV

REVIEW: My Experience at the 77th Edinburgh International Film Festival | Edinburgh 2024

As a massive film fan, summer isn't complete without the Edinburgh International Film Festival (EIFF). This year, the 77th edition...

REVIEW: My Day at Foodies Festival - Chef Demos, Street Eats, and Live Music 2024 | Inverleith Park, Edinburgh

Jenna Cockburn

Aug 4

REVIEW: My Day at Foodies Festival - Chef Demos, Street Eats, and Live Music 2024 | Inverleith Park, Edinburgh

I recently had the pleasure of attending the Foodies Festival, and let me tell you - it was an experience I won’t soon forget! The air...

REVIEW: Rob Madge - My Son's A Queer, But What Can You Do? | Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2024

Jenna Cockburn

Aug 3

Theatre

REVIEW: Rob Madge - My Son's A Queer, But What Can You Do? | Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2024

"A love letter to their parents and family, a celebration of queerness, and a guide of how to encourage and support your queer loved...

REVIEW: Edinburgh Food Festival 2024 | Assembly Festival, Edinburgh

Jenna Cockburn

Jul 18

REVIEW: Edinburgh Food Festival 2024 | Assembly Festival, Edinburgh

"Experience the taste sensations!" Tonight, I was invited along to The Edinburgh Food Festival press launch by all the Hannahs at...

REVIEW: Enjoying Eats and Beats - My Day at The Great British Food Festival 2024 | Dalkeith Country Park

Jenna Cockburn

Jun 16

REVIEW: Enjoying Eats and Beats - My Day at The Great British Food Festival 2024 | Dalkeith Country Park

Last weekend, I had the incredible opportunity to attend the "nation's favourite food festival", and believe me, it was a feast for the...

NEWS: Plans for a new 8,500 capacity arena in Edinburgh approved!

Jenna Cockburn

Jun 13

Entertainment

NEWS: Plans for a new 8,500 capacity arena in Edinburgh approved!

Edinburgh will soon have its first ever large indoor concert arena, after plans were approved today to build a new 8,500 capacity venue...

REVIEW: Discover the Ideal Home Show Scotland and the Eat & Drink Festival | SEC Glasgow | 24th - 27th May 2024

Jenna Cockburn

May 26

Events

REVIEW: Discover the Ideal Home Show Scotland and the Eat & Drink Festival | SEC Glasgow | 24th - 27th May 2024

The UK’s biggest and oldest home and garden exhibition is back in Scotland for the 75th time this weekend. Cutting the ribbon to mark the...

REVIEW: Embracing the Traditions of the Beltane Fire Festival on Calton Hill, Edinburgh

Jenna Cockburn

May 5

REVIEW: Embracing the Traditions of the Beltane Fire Festival on Calton Hill, Edinburgh

Tuesday night saw the May Queen and the Green Man come together to bring in the Summer at the Beltane Fire Festival on Calton Hill in...

REVIEW: Torchlight Procession | Edinburgh's Hogmanay

Jenna Cockburn

Dec 30, 2023

REVIEW: Torchlight Procession | Edinburgh's Hogmanay

Last night, making its return since 2019, the Torchlight Procession kicked off this year's Edinburgh's Hogmanay celebrations. For the...

REVIEW: Sip and Savour the Spirit of Edinburgh Cocktail Week 2023

Jenna Cockburn

Oct 5, 2023

REVIEW: Sip and Savour the Spirit of Edinburgh Cocktail Week 2023

"Sip and Savour the Spirit of Edinburgh Cocktail Week!" Returning for its fifth year, the Edinburgh Cocktail Week is back once again for...

REVIEW: BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend | Camperdown Park, Dundee

Jenna Cockburn

May 29, 2023

REVIEW: BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend | Camperdown Park, Dundee

"Jam-packed... vendors were super pricey, and the sound quality was sometimes sketchy." Now that the dust has settled on what was a 'big...

REVIEW: Beltane Fire Festival 2023 | Calton Hill, Edinburgh

Jenna Cockburn

Apr 30, 2023

REVIEW: Beltane Fire Festival 2023 | Calton Hill, Edinburgh

"Otherworldly, beguiling, immersive." As a presence of the big bright ball in the sky becomes ever present and we bask in the warmth of...

REVIEW: C2C - Country To Country | OVO Hydro, Glasgow

Jenna Cockburn

Mar 13, 2023

REVIEW: C2C - Country To Country | OVO Hydro, Glasgow

"Awesomely amplified performances... and emotional moments we know and love from country music." This weekend, the UK welcomed back...

REVIEW: The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo 2022 | Edinburgh Castle Esplanade

Jenna Cockburn

Sep 1, 2022

REVIEW: The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo 2022 | Edinburgh Castle Esplanade

"A celebration of connection and expression!" The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo was back with a bang for the first time in three years...

REVIEW: The Choir Of Man | Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2022

Jenna Cockburn

Aug 30, 2022

REVIEW: The Choir Of Man | Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2022

"Welcome To The Jungle" Debuting at The Edinburgh Festival Fringe in 2017, The Choir of Man has been riding the wave of success...

REVIEW: Unfortunate - The Untold Story Of Ursula The Sea Witch | Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2022

Jenna Cockburn

Aug 21, 2022

REVIEW: Unfortunate - The Untold Story Of Ursula The Sea Witch | Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2022

“We Didn’t Make It To Disney” Unfortunate: The Untold Story Of Ursula The Sea Witch takes us below the sea and into the dark depths of...

REVIEW: Raymond Mearns Has No Filter | Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2022

Jenna Cockburn

Aug 14, 2022

REVIEW: Raymond Mearns Has No Filter | Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2022

"Unbelievable Ad-libber. Unreal Observationist. Uncanny Comedic Genius. Oh my!" Raymond will have you laughing from the moment he enters...

REVIEW: Foodies Festival 2022 | Inverleith Park, Edinburgh

Jenna Cockburn

Aug 8, 2022

REVIEW: Foodies Festival 2022 | Inverleith Park, Edinburgh

"Buzzed and blazed with the warmth of a fun family and dog friendly atmosphere." This weekend saw the return of the UK’s largest touring...

REVIEW: Press Launches | Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2022

Jenna Cockburn

Aug 5, 2022

REVIEW: Press Launches | Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2022

The Fringe is back with a bang! I attended the press launches for Underbelly , The Stand Comedy Club , The Free Festival , Greenside ,...

REVIEW: TRNSMT - Sunday | Music Festival at Glasgow Green

Jenna Cockburn

Jul 10, 2022

REVIEW: TRNSMT - Sunday | Music Festival at Glasgow Green

"TRNSMT was an absolute belter!" As the sun shone on day three of cinch presents TRNSMT Festival for the final time this weekend - fans...

REVIEW: TRNSMT - Saturday | Music Festival at Glasgow Green

Jenna Cockburn

Jul 9, 2022