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Interesting news from Edinburgh
Thirty of Scotland's furniture makers take over Dalkeith Palace
Scotland's biggest contemporary furniture show is back at Dalkeith Palace this weekend. Thirty of the country's leading designer-makers are bringing the latest work out of their workshops, furniture, sculpture and woodwork, all of it laid out in the rooms of the palace itself. Every piece is for sale, so if you've ever fancied owning something properly made rather than flat-packed, this is the place. It runs Friday 5th to Sunday 7th June, 10am to 4pm, and there's no booking, just turn up. Mimi's Bakehouse is doing a pop-up café inside the palace for the duration, so you can have a cake and a cup of tea while you mull over a chair you can't quite justify. The palace is part of Dalkeith Country Park on the edge of Edinburgh, run by Buccleuch, so you could easily make a day of it with the park and trails too.
Ann Oram Leads New Garden Show in Morningside
Morningside Gallery has a summer exhibition worth catching. Into the Garden opens on Saturday 6th June and runs for just over a fortnight, gathering new paintings from a host of Scottish artists working in their own back gardens and well beyond. The centrepiece is a feature on Ann Oram RSW, marking her 70th birthday year. She paints flowers she finds rather than buys, from Kew to a roadside verge thick with cow parsley. It's a lovely premise. Director Eileadh Swan reckons it'll be a special one, and she's probably right.
Edinburgh Welcomes Scotland’s First Cookbook Shop
Edinburgh gains a new destination for food lovers this weekend with the opening of The Cookbook Shop on Haddington Place. Dedicated entirely to food and drink writing, it brings together international cookbooks, children’s titles, and shelves that reflect both classic and contemporary voices. Founded by Martyn and Liz Bryson, the space extends beyond books, with goods from independent makers, from art prints to pantry items. Plans for events and workshops aim to draw in chefs, writers, and curious home cooks alike. Open Wednesday to Sunday, the shop sets out to become a meeting point for anyone interested in cooking, reading, and sharing ideas.
Edinburgh attraction with Europe’s largest wave pool named 'best in the world'
Edinburgh’s Lost Shore surf park has been named the best in the world by a leading industry guide. The inland wave facility in the city attracts surfers of all levels and has won praise for its design, wave quality and visitor experience. The recognition highlights Scotland’s growing reputation in adventure and outdoor sports. Lost Shore has hosted local and visiting surfers since opening and is used for training as well as recreation. The award is expected to boost interest in the park and in surfing opportunities in and around Edinburgh.
Edinburgh's Lauriston Castle celebrates 100th anniversary
Lauriston Castle in Edinburgh celebrates 100 years as a public estate in 2026, marking the centenary of its gift to the nation by Mr and Mrs Reid in 1926. A year-long programme of events has been launched, including 1920s-themed activities, immersive guided tours, creative workshops, seasonal festivals, and live-costumed performances. Highlights include the return of original murder mystery plays by Edinburgh Living History and a 1920s-inspired scavenger hunt across the castle grounds. Councillor Margaret Graham praised the celebrations for blending heritage, creativity, and community. The programme aims to engage visitors of all ages, showcasing the castle’s history while offering interactive cultural experiences.
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