It’s true—the Edinburgh Castle is pretty impressive. Seeming to spring directly from volcanic Castle Rock, its construction has been ongoing for some 1,000 years, starting way back in the 11th century. All those towers and gates and batteries just soaring over the skyline of Scotland’s moody, beautiful capital. But it wasn’t my destination, as I…
‘Shen Yun Makes You Feel Connected to the Divine’: Edinburgh Audience
EDINBURGH, UK—Divine inspiration has been a prevalent theme throughout the ages and it can be seen in many art forms. In a period where divinity is being more and more understated, Shen Yun Performing Arts is reminding audiences of the beauty and compassion that resides in the heavens. “Shen Yun makes you feel connected to…
Edinburgh Packs a Cultural Punch
Edinburgh is the cultural heart of Scotland. Once a medieval powerhouse stretching below its mighty castle, today it’s one of Europe’s most lively and festive cities. Scotland’s capital has two distinct halves: a medieval old town and an 18th-century new town. Weather blows in and out – bring your sweater and be prepared for rain….
Four Scottish Cities Bring in Emission Zones in Effort to Tackle Air Quality
Scotland’s four biggest cities have warned drivers with more polluting vehicles to get rid of them in the next year or two or face fines for driving into the city centres. Glasgow, Edinburgh, Dundee and Aberdeen have introduced low-emission zones (LEZs), following in the footsteps of London, Birmingham and several other English cities. Drivers of…
Firefighters Spend More Than 24 Hours Tackling Edinburgh Blaze
Firefighters are still tackling a blaze in the centre of Edinburgh that started more than 24 hours ago. The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) was called to a blaze affecting several properties at George IV Bridge at 6:18 a.m. on Tuesday. One person was taken to hospital and another was treated at the scene….
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Shen Yun Displays the Beauty of Chinese Culture
EDINBURGH, UK—The Chinese know what it is like to have no freedom of expression, but audiences around the world say that, thankfully, Shen Yun Performing Arts is letting the world know what China could be without communism. “What’s now happening in China, there’s a lot of people who aren’t very happy about that but they…