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Robert Garnham: Insomnia is awful. But on the plus side – only three more sleeps till Christmas. Dan Antopolski: Centaurs shop at Topman. And Bottomhorse. Paul Savage:&nb… Read More

Today's MIEE Spotlight is shining brightly on James Protheroe, Assistant Head Teacher at Microsoft Showcase School, Darran Park Primary School in Wales. James is passionate about, and excel… Read More

The first same-sex church wedding in the UK has taken place in Edinburgh. Peter Matthews and Alistair Dinnie made history when they were married at St John’s Church, run by the Scottis… Read More

You’re never too old to find love – as proved by this couple, who have a combined age of 173 and are now planning their wedding.  Sure, it might not happen until you’r… Read More

Guest blog by Dr Melek Somai, Imperial College London. Dr Melek Somai is a fellow at the Neuro-Epidemiology and Ageing Research Unit at the School of Public Health at Imperial College Londo… Read More

First Class Post - because this post is first class!Books Received for Review:eARCs:My Anxiety Handbook by Sue Knowles, Bridie Gallagher, and Phoebe McEwen (18th January 2018)As someone who… Read More

Darran Park Primary School is in Ferndale in the Rhondda Cynon Taff local authority of South Wales. The school has 340 pupils, from nursery to Year 6, taught in 12 mainstream classes, three… Read More

Happy New Year, everyone! It's now 2018, which means a whole year of books to look forward to. I thought I would share with you some of the books I am eagerly anticipating!Before I Let Go by… Read More

Guest blog by team Mission Hack from Cambridge Hack by Johannes Goslar Microsoft Student Partner at Oxford University So the idea In the beginning, we had a motivated team of 4 randomly mix… Read More

The Festival of Creative Learning is a week long break from teaching during second semester at the University of Edinburgh. It features all sorts of events that teach people about new discip… Read More

Today in Part Two of our series, we focus on the best courses in philosophy and religion. Evolving our knowledge helps us to grow. So, even though a course can’t replace experience, it… Read More

Microsoft was a keystone-level sponsor of PyCon US 2018 this year, which took place in Cleveland Ohio from May 9-17th. We had a great time interacting with and learning from the community, a… Read More

How many of you have heard about Emilia-Romagna, or know where it is? I bet not many. Everyone traveling from Florence to Venice (or the other way round) goes through Emilia-Romagna… Read More

The Scottish capital’s big draw is its festivals but the quieter corners are alive year round – with stylish cafes and bistros, moody bars and thriving art spaces Read More

This entry is part 3 of 3 in the series God and science Is Darwinism really about racism and misogyny?  I was shocked by something I read yesterday.  I always thought Darwin and h… Read More

This post contains affiliate links.In February, Imi of Imi Reviews Books and Ellie of Faerie on the Shelf are hosting F/F February - a month long reading challenge "to get as many people re… Read More

By the mid-70's, punk rock had emerged and had a definitive impact on the artistic style of concert posters. The artists creating the music, fashion and visual art adhe… Read More

POSTPARTUM NEW LIFE “When we are born, we cry that we are come to this great stage of fools.”  William Shakespeare, King Lear Dr Gladstone graduated from Edinburgh Medical… Read More

Savoy Brown To Release New Studio Album 'City Night' On Friday, June 7th, 2019 On Tour in the UK in April 2019 With over 50 years of rocking the blues, Savoy Brown with leader Kim Simmonds… Read More

Edinburgh Castle (Image Source: Flickr – jessica)Almost every castle in Scotland comes with its own history and legends to uncover.  Edinburgh Castle is no exception. The historic… Read More

Edinburgh Castle Scotland (Image Source: Flickr – william pollard)Scotland is a part of the United Kingdom, its capital is Edinburgh. It is surrounded with water from three directions… Read More

Loftus Hall (Image Source: TripAdvisor)Loftus Hall is a house located in County Wexford and is part of the Hook Peninsula, known as the Hook Peninsula for its shape.This photo of Loftus Hall… Read More

Enniscorthy Castle County Wexford (Image Source: Flickr – swordscookie back and trying to catch up!)Build originally in 1190, Enniscorthy Castle in Enniscorthy town, County Wexford has… Read More

Known for its quick actions, hard bashes, and mighty comebacks, ice hockey is a popular sport across Europe’s countries and the North American continent. It is a contact team sport pla… Read More

In the valley that saw the song, ‘Danny Boy’ conceived, one of Ireland’s most celebrated music festivals is back this summer. On the outskirts of humble Limavady, Ballymul… Read More

Do you enjoy the outdoors, art, museums, food and drink, or adventures? Ireland’s County Carlow has something for everyone to enjoy. This go-to travel guide will tell you about some of… Read More

Luxury hotels could be made for Christmas.  Think of the best luxury country house hotels for Christmas and instantly you can picture the festive scene: comfy sofas, roaring fires… Read More

There’s a great family trip to be had exploring Edinburgh’s museums, beaches and parks, while an underground tour brings spooky moments, too Read More

Are you interested in exploring Glasgow? Within Scotland’s largest city you will find an array of attractions, something to suit every interest. Although it is not Scotland’s Cap… Read More

I have written six books about the history of places I have travelled to. If you are interested in history and / or travel then you should check out these books. I travel because my own fath… Read More

I have written six books about the history of places I have travelled to. If you are interested in history and / or travel then you should check out these books. I travel because my own fath… Read More

I have written six books about the history of places I have travelled to. If you are interested in history and / or travel then you should check out these books. I travel because my own fath… Read More

Osinbajo pops up in Prophet T.B. Joshua’s shocking prophetic revelations Founder of the Synagogue Church of All Nations, Prophet T.B. Joshua, has made some prophetic revelations for… Read More

Cillian Murphy is an Irish actor who has become a household name due to being the star of acclaimed show, Peaky Blinders. Born and raised in County Cork, his father Brendan worked for the Ir… Read More

Schottland umfasst das nördliche Drittel Großbritanniens. Es ist ein landschaftlich reizvolles Land, das für seine ü… Read More

Denkt man an Schottland, denkt man an Highlands, spektakuläre Klippen, die sich majestätisch hoch über der tosenden Brandu… Read More

I have added some of my images to the PicFair site. The photos include images of Leon in Spain, Symi in the Dodecanese Islands, the Titanic Centre in Belfast, the Callanish Standing Stones o… Read More

Get Duked! is a horror-comedy movie directed by Ninian Doff and starring Jonathan Aris, Samuel Bottomley, Viraj Juneja, Rian Gordon and Lewis Gribben. What just happened?! Get Duked!… Read More

Novelist Ian Rankin and other locals walk Edinburgh’s locked-down, tourist-free streets, and discover parts of the city they never knew existed Read More

Novelist Ian Rankin and other locals walk Edinburgh’s locked-down, tourist-free streets, and discover parts of the city they never knew existed Read More

When people visit the United Kingdom, there first thought will be London. One of the most exciting cities, the kind of staycation London can offer can suit all ages and traveller types. The… Read More

I have added some of my images to the PicFair site. The photos include images of Leon in Spain, Symi in the Dodecanese Islands, the Titanic Centre in Belfast, the Callanish Standing Stones o… Read More

Ireland is known for its natural beauty, its rich creative culture, and its tragic history, but it has also produced an astounding number of female scientists. Historically, women’s co… Read More

Today, dinosaurs have been extinct for millions of years, but remain fascinating creatures to paleontologists to this day. However, no one knows what these reptiles actually look like, thei… Read More

Photo: Samantha Fish by Chyrisse Tabone Due to the ongoing pandemic situation, Samantha Fish has rescheduled her March 2021 UK Tour. She will now play three of her UK concerts in September… Read More

Biden appoints Nigerian-born Ebong as acting director USTDA United States President Joe Biden has appointed Nigerian-born Enoh Titilayo Ebong as the acting director of the US Trade and Dev… Read More

King King, When Rivers Meet British husband and wife blues rock duo When Rivers Meet are pleased to announce they will be special guests on King King’s October 2021 UK Tour. Tickets a… Read More

Often overlooked previously for larger cities like London and Edinburgh, Bristol is a city growing quickly in popularity and cultural relevance. Visitors have a huge and rapidly increasing a… Read More

Castles and mansions have always captivated the attention of many due to their importance to several disciplines, like history, culture, and architecture. That is why tourists usually flock… Read More

A French start-up aims to run ‘hotels on rails’ from Paris to 12 cities across Europe, including Edinburgh, from 2024 Read More

The best-selling author Diana Gabaldon has managed to create a world that has captivated fans and readers for decades. Even though she hadn’t set foot in Scotland when she began writin… Read More

Designer hotels, chic boutiques and arty boltholes for getaways from Bristol to Edinburgh Read More

Swap identikit high streets for the pedestrian thrill of discovery and drifting in these six flâneur-friendly cities Read More

Swap identikit high streets for the pedestrian thrill of discovery and drifting in these six flâneur-friendly cities Read More

Are you fond of places that are full of historical landmarks? Do you wish to be taken away by marvelous natural landscapes? Both aspects are found in Scotland’s capital city; Edinburgh… Read More

Edinburgh castle stands on the volcanic plug called Castle rock which is located in the middle of the city. It is a castle with a long history that was inhabited as the royal residence since… Read More

People say, “when travelling to a new country, don’t leave any place behind. You don’t know if you could come again or not.” This thought rings so true for me. That&r… Read More

The Elgin Marvels By Neil Clark (UK) Not to be confused with the Elgin Marbles, the Elgin Marvels actually come from the Elgin area of Scotland. They are well known fossil reptiles and thei… Read More

What did the ancient Maya see in the stars? Their descendants team up with scientists to find out Zunil, Guatemala—As the Sun climbs over a hillside ceremony, Ixquik Poz Salanic invoke… Read More

Top tips for safe diving, a water-powered battery and understanding Gaelic with ultrasound With the 2022 Commonwealth Games underway in Birmingham, UK, athletes from 73 nations are competing… Read More