Julia Murden with her new book on mindful walks (pics: DB Media Services) A series of paintings that feature in a new book on wellbeing are on show at a public exhibition at the Western General Hospital in Edinburgh. Mindful Walks in West Edinburgh is written and designed by freelance graphic designer and illustrator Julia […]
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Here’s how much the dragons have invested
The current Dragons’ Den panel (BBC) A VC firm has established just how much each dragon has invested since the TV show began, reports JULENA DRUMI As the fledgling entrepreneurs enter the den they get a first glimpse, not only of the formidable five, but of the piles of cash on each of their side […]
Broadway style bar debuts in Edinburgh
A musical theatre actor and fine artist was so inspired by music-loving Scots who visited his New York-style piano bar in Lisbon that he has moved it to Scotland, writes JULENA DRUMI Edinburgh Fringe venue 245 will offer this year’s festival goers something new. Downstairs at Betty’s makes its debut in the capital’s West End […]
Van Gogh visitors taken on sensory journey
Spectacular: Van Gogh exhibition (pic: David Munn) After last year’s successful Banksy exhibition, Glasgow is hoping to repeat the trick with a stunning sensory show which celebrates the life and work of an artist who broke new ground in his day. Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience will celebrate the work of the Dutch master as […]
Townsend opens new chapter for writers’ band
Pete Townsend with Beth Porter and Ben Please JULENA DRUMI reports on an unexpected collaboration between two south of Scotland musicians and a rock superstar A couple of musicians working in a quiet corner of south west Scotland have drawn the attention of one of the world’s loudest rock guitarists. They are the Bookshop Band, […]