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Edinburgh Live
4 days ago
- General
- Edinburgh Live
Veterans line Edinburgh's streets to commemorate Armed Forces Day
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Edinburgh welcomed the return of Armed Forces Day on Saturday, June 28 as hundreds of veterans and their supporters lined the streets to mark the occasion. A parade led by the Highland and Lowland Bands of the Royal Regiment of Scotland gathered at Charlotte Square at 10am before it proceeded along their planned route which saw them march down George Street, passing a saluting dias at the Assembly Rooms. Finishing up at St Andrews Square, crowds were then treated to an address by the Lord Provost and military. Vintage military vehicles provided by the Scottish Military Vehicle Group led the parade and were on display throughout the day, as well as vintage kit and equipment that would have been used by the armed forces over the years. It was one of many Armed Forces Day celebrations held across the country in a show of support and appreciation for the armed forces. Sign up for Edinburgh Live newsletters for more headlines straight to your inbox
STV News
4 days ago
- Politics
- STV News
Scottish cities host events to mark Armed Forces Day
Events are taking place in three Scottish cities on Saturday to mark Armed Forces Day. Scotland Secretary Ian Murray said he was looking forward to 'the whole country uniting' to show support for service personnel and their families. In Edinburgh, a parade led by The Highland and Lowland Bands of The Royal Regiment of Scotland will proceed along George Street, with a saluting dais at the Assembly Rooms before finishing in St Andrew's Square. Glasgow will host a family-friendly event at the City of Glasgow College Riverside Campus – with information stands, activities and entertainment from the West of Scotland Military Wives' Choir. Meanwhile in Aberdeen, serving personnel, veterans and cadets will parade through the city centre, with the city's Lord Provost taking the salute on Broad Street. Nearly 200 Armed Forces Day events are set to take place across the UK on Saturday, with this year's national event being hosted by Cleethorpes in Lincolnshire. Speaking ahead of the events, Mr Murray said: 'I'm immensely proud of all our Scots servicemen and women and I'd like to thank them for the extraordinary work they do to keep us safe all day, every day in the UK and around the world. 'National security is a UK Government priority and we will always stand up for our military. 'I look forward to the whole country uniting for today's Armed Forces Day to show our support for currently serving troops, service families, veterans and cadets.' Scotland is home to a number of of the UK's key military assets, including equipment, installations, and thousands of sailors, soldiers, marines and aviators. The entirety of the Submarine Service is based at His Majesty's Naval Base Clyde at Faslane, including the UK's continuous at-sea nuclear deterrent, and the new Astute-class hunter-killer submarines. Meanwhile, RAF Lossiemouth in Moray is one of two RAF quick reaction alert stations responsible for protecting UK airspace, and also home to a fleet of maritime patrol aircraft. Scotland is also home to a number of British Army regiments, including the Royal Scots Dragoon Guards at Leuchars Station, the 39 Engineer Regiment at Kinloss Barracks, and The Royal Regiment of Scotland at Fort George. UK Defence Secretary John Healey said Armed Forces Day was an opportunity to 'thank our armed forces' for their service. 'This is the day we celebrate all they do – in ordinary and extraordinary ways – to make Britain secure at home, and strong abroad,' he added. Get all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country
Edinburgh Reporter
22-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Edinburgh Reporter
Fringe 2025 – Book now for The Elimination Game
Gooses Quizzes, Edinburgh's quiz company, has today announced the return of its popular show, The Elimination Game, to the Fringe. The Elimination Game will run for 25 nights from 31 July – 24 August at Assembly Rooms, Bijou on George Street. Back for a third year running, The Elimination Game pits the whole audience against each other in an epic trivia battle. With bigger prizes than ever, plus brand-new rounds, the game has been expertly designed with a series of make-or-break questions that test your knowledge and luck, to see if you will face elimination or be crowned champion. Tickets are priced from £13.50 per person, and there is a fresh set of questions each night, so audience members can go back time and time again. The show offers a unique blend of competition and camaraderie that has something for everyone – from classic pub trivia to weirdly specific topics. Each game has approximately 6-10 rounds and with one winner per round, there's plenty of opportunities to bag yourself a prize. For those looking to get ahead of the crowd, The Elimination Game will be running a preview show on 24th July. Tickets for the preview night are £20. Andrew Wildgoose, host of the Elimination Game, said: 'We're chuffed to bits to march The Elimination Game back up George Street and into the Fringe. Edinburgh audiences are among the best in the world. This year, we've brewed up fresh rounds, belter prizes and a few sneaky curveballs that'll have even the brainiest quiz goers scratching their heads. So grab your pals, your gran and the office geek, leave Google at the door, and get ready for a quiz scrap with more plot twists than the history of Edinburgh itself. 'If you're eliminated early doors, don't worry – there's always another round and the bar's still open. If you're the last one standing, you'll earn bragging rights for the rest of the summer (and an actual crown you can keep forever).' Tickets are now on sale for The Elimination Game and can be purchased here. Andrew Wildgoose PHOTO Like this: Like Related
Scotsman
18-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Scotland natives are bringing back popular game show to the Edinburgh Fringe
Gooses Quizzes, Edinburgh's premier quiz company, has today announced the return of its popular show, The Elimination Game, to the Edinburgh Fringe 2025. The Elimination Game will run consecutively across 25 nights from July 31 - August 24 at Assembly Rooms, Bijou on George Street. Sign up to our Arts and Culture newsletter, get the latest news and reviews from our specialist arts writers Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Back for a third year running, The Elimination Game pits the whole audience against each other in an epic trivia battle. With bigger prizes than ever, plus brand-new rounds, the game has been expertly designed with a series of make-or-break questions that test your knowledge and luck, to see if you will face elimination or be crowned champion. Tickets are priced from £13.50 per person, and each night sees a fresh set of questions, so audience members can go back time and time again. The Elimination Game offers a unique blend of competition and camaraderie that has something for everyone - from classic pub trivia to weirdly specific topics. Each game has approximately 6-10 rounds and with one winner per round, there's plenty of opportunities to bag yourself a prize. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The Elimination Game is returning to its home in Scotland following a successful activation in America earlier this year. ickets are priced from £13.50 per person, and each night sees a fresh set of questions, so audience members can go back time and time again. For those looking to get ahead of the crowd, The Elimination Game will be running a preview show on July 24. Tickets for the preview night are £20. Andrew Wildgoose, host of the Elimination Game, said: 'We're chuffed to bits to march The Elimination Game back up George Street and into the Fringe. Edinburgh audiences are among the best in the world. "This year, we've brewed up fresh rounds, belter prizes and a few sneaky curveballs that'll have even the brainiest quiz goers scratching their heads. So grab your pals, your gran and the office geek, leave Google at the door, and get ready for a quiz scrap with more plot twists than the history of Edinburgh itself. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'If you're eliminated early doors, don't worry - there's always another round and the bar's still open. If you're the last one standing, you'll earn bragging rights for the rest of the summer (and an actual crown you can keep forever).'
Scotsman
06-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Oh my! 'Scottish Attenborough' Gordon Buchanan heads back on tour in 2026 to share more tales of Lions and Tigers and Bears
Gordon Buchanan Due to phenomenal demand, acclaimed wildlife filmmaker and photographer Gordon Buchanan is hitting the road again in 2026, continuing the huge success of his Lions and Tigers and Bears tour. Sign up to our Arts and Culture newsletter, get the latest news and reviews from our specialist arts writers Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... From January, Gordon will visit 30 venues across England and Scotland to recount tales from his thrilling encounters with some of nature's most fascinating animals – including pandas, polar bears, grizzly bears, lions, tigers, jaguars and more – making for a night of adventure, awe and wonder. Lions and Tigers and Bears with Gordon Buchanan launched in February 2025, and played to packed theatres across the UK. Gordon will visit 25 all-new venues across England and will round off the 2026 tour with return visits, by popular demand, to five Scottish cities. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Lions and Tigers and Bears with Gordon Buchanan 2026 Scottish dates: Sat Feb 28 - Pavilion Theatre, Glasgow Sun Mar 1 - Assembly Rooms, Edinburgh Mon Mar 2 - The Tivoli Theatre, Aberdeen Tue Mar 3 - Eden Court, Inverness Wed Mar 4 - Macrobert Arts Centre, Stirling Tickets go on sale on Friday June 6 from direct from venues. Speaking about the new tour, Gordon said: 'I had a wonderful time touring Lions and Tigers and Bears earlier this year – and I had to say 'Yes' when the chance came up to go back out on the road to a load of new venues. 'We joked that it sounded like a line from The Wizard of Oz – but the show is all about these amazing creatures, the undisputed icons of the animal kingdom, who I have been incredibly privileged to spend a lifetime observing. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'From pandas in China to orphaned grizzlies in Russia, from high-altitude tigers in the Himalayas to jaguars in the depths of the Amazon, I have been fortunate enough to meet many of these incredible creatures in their natural habitats – and I love being able to share their secrets with audiences. 'I cannot wait to get back out there, to meet more animal lovers and to tell more tales of amazing adventures. See you in 2026!' Hailed as Scotland's own David Attenborough, Gordon Buchanan has dedicated his life to exploring the untamed beauty of the natural world, from forests to snowy landscapes and from towering mountains to the depths of the great rainforests. All his travels were with a single mission in mind: To capture the majestic bears and big cats on film and reveal their secrets to a global audience. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Gordon grew up on the Isle of Mull and began his career in filmmaking in 1989 as assistant to the acclaimed survival cameraman Nick Gordon, traveling to Sierra Leone to document animals in the Gola Rainforest. He went on to work on the Big Cat Diary series as well as the long-running expedition series Lost Land Of The… for the BBC. The Family & Me documentaries began in 2010 when Gordon featured alongside Minnesota black bears, with Gordon going on to showcase some of the world's most fascinating animals. He was on the team for Our Changing Planet, a seven-year diary charting the fight to save the planet's ecosystems. Most recently, he's been seen tracking lions, leopards and cheetahs in Botswana for the BBC series Big Cats 24/7 – with series two reaching screens later this year.
