Top Edinburgh International Book Festival Picks 2026

Top Edinburgh International Book Festival Picks 2026

Sandra MacDonald Jul 26, 2026 9 min read
From John Grisham & Ali Smith to live podcasts, explore Sass MacDonald's guide to the top must-see events at the 2026 Edinburgh International Book Festival.
Modern Alchemy: Behind the Scenes of an Art-Science Collaboration

Modern Alchemy: Behind the Scenes of an Art-Science Collaboration

Sandra MacDonald Apr 20, 2026 4 min read
Susan Aldworth and Dr Amanda Jarvis go "Behind the Scenes" of art-science collaboration at Edinburgh Printmakers for the 2026 Edinburgh Science Festival.
Preview: Edinburgh Science Festival 2026 – Going Global

Preview: Edinburgh Science Festival 2026 – Going Global

Guest Contributor Feb 17, 2026 3 min read
Art and science collide this April. Catherine Coutts previews the highlights of the 2026 Edinburgh Science Festival, from AI theatre to ocean dance.
Review: In Conversation with Alan Cumming – Winter Words

Review: In Conversation with Alan Cumming – Winter Words

Sandra MacDonald Feb 16, 2026 4 min read
How did Alan Cumming become Artistic Director? A train journey, a "shooftie," and a love for theatre. Sass MacDonald reports from the festival.
Review: Alistair Moffat at Winter Words – Pitlochry Festival Theatre

Review: Alistair Moffat at Winter Words – Pitlochry Festival Theatre

Sandra MacDonald Feb 16, 2026 4 min read
Sass MacDonald reviews Alistair Moffat's festival finale. A nostalgic, intimate look at To See Ourselves and Scottish history since 1950.