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Five Benefits of Art Therapy
16th June 2025
The Edinburgh Practice is a mental health and neurodiversity centre of excellence. The practice is regulated by Healthcare Improvement Scotland and were graded ‘Exceptional’ in their last inspection. The practice offers a range of mental health services including psychiatry, psychology, family...
Summer Fun at Loretto
15th June 2025
Keeping young people entertained during the school holidays can often feel like a challenge. Which is why Loretto hosts a variety of activities and sports camps, open to current pupils as well as the wider community, within their beautiful, secure grounds. Through expert coaching combined with...
Edinburgh Zoo’s Giant Lanterns are BACK!
13th June 2025
For the first time since 2019, Edinburgh Zoo’s spectacular outdoor lantern trail is making a comeback – this time with an underwater twist! From dazzling jellyfish to towering sea turtles, get ready to explore a luminous coastal wonderland like never before. Running for 60 magical nights...
Summertime at Doodles
11th June 2025
Fancy doing something creative this summer to keep the kids entertained? Then head along to Doodles for some pottery painting fun. They have all different shapes of pottery, from mugs and bowls, to figurines and plant pots. Dozens of colours to choose from and the items are ready one week after they...
School’s Out, the Spotlight’s On! Join Summer on Stage – fun theatre courses at The Lyceum Theatre
23rd April 2025
Do you have a child who is passionate about performing, wants to learn about the backstage elements of theatre or is just looking for a new creative way to spend the summer holidays? Summer on Stage is a holiday club run by The Lyceum Youth Theatre team and it’s suitable for three different...