Review: With My Own Hand – Scotland’s 16th-Century Sappho

Review: With My Own Hand – Scotland’s 16th-Century Sappho

Annie Quinn Jul 16, 2026 5 min read
Sass MacDonald reviews Ashley Douglas’s 'With My Own Hand', a compelling study of Marie Maitland and the evidence of 16th-century Scottish lesbian poetry.
EdFringe Review: Desiree Burch: The Golden Wrath

EdFringe Review: Desiree Burch: The Golden Wrath

Annie Quinn Aug 9, 2025 3 min read
Desiree Burch’s Golden Wrath is hilarious, fearless, and unmissable — an hour of quick wit, big laughs, and connection across generations.
The Stand × Edinburgh Street Food: Late-night comedy feasts at the fringe

The Stand × Edinburgh Street Food: Late-night comedy feasts at the fringe

Annie Quinn Aug 2, 2025 1 min read
Late-night laughs & bites: The Stand’s 70-min Fringe comedy lands at Edinburgh Street Food. Food stalls close 11; check our ESF guide for vendor tips.
Edinburgh’s Christmas – What you need to know about local and family discounts

Edinburgh’s Christmas – What you need to know about local and family discounts

Annie Quinn Nov 11, 2024 4 min read
How to save on Edinburgh’s Christmas tickets with the EH postcode 20% discount, where it applies, AND family ticket options available.
Album review: ‘Planet Nowhere’ by Razorlight

Album review: ‘Planet Nowhere’ by Razorlight

Annie Quinn Oct 1, 2024 4 min read
Annie Quinn writes: "It gives fans exactly what they, or at least I, want from Razorlight: an album where you can listen to (almost) all the tracks obsessively."