
Sarah McArthur
@sarah_mcarthur_
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05-09-2022 09:24:02
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#Edinburgh is full to the brim with street performers this month. Massive thanks to Dave Southern (AKA) @pavementology_ for giving me an insight into what goes on backstage in this fabulous art form #EdinburghFringe The Edinburgh Inquirer Edinburgh Festival Fringe edinburghinquirer.co.uk/p/organised-ch…

Nestled in a corner of urban #Edinburgh, CitadelYouthCentre is leading the way in the #intergenerational approach to community work. The Edinburgh Inquirer edinburghinquirer.co.uk/p/leiths-citad…

Could #Edinburgh take a "fallow year" like Glastonbury Festival does? I asked performers, venues and organisers about the (im)possibility of the idea The National Edinburgh Festival Fringe Pavementology Eleanor Morton ($8) Sid Singh Is Funny Edinburgh Art Festival Summerhall thenational.scot/news/24525961.…

Find out what happened when Sarah McArthur went in search of the soul of Edinburgh's Festivals. Did she find it well? (100) "I remember going over South Bridge and thinking what the **** am I getting into" (edinburghinquirer.co.uk)

Thanks so much to Shelter Scotland and Cyrenians for sharing insights from their work helping people experiencing #homelessness in #Edinburgh and Scotland. The Edinburgh Inquirer edinburghinquirer.co.uk/p/soaring-summ…

#Edinburgh wants to have a million trees by 2030- I spoke to Edinburgh & Lothians Greenspace Trust and Simon Holledge about what it will take to make this happen The Edinburgh Inquirer #climate #Biodiversity edinburghinquirer.co.uk/p/can-edinburg…

Princes Street and Gardens is an iconic, but wasted, cityscape- now it might finally get a makeover #Edinburgh The Edinburgh Inquirer edinburghinquirer.co.uk/p/will-tourism…

From potholes and the broken Bus Tracker to city centre traffic and trams, Cllr Stephen Jenkinson has a big 'to do' list - and dwindling funds. Read his first interview as transport convener, with Sarah McArthur edinburghinquirer.co.uk/p/the-man-seek…

Great to learn about the UK's ambitious approach to producing low-carbon #hydrogen- but can we move fast enough to keep up with our neighbours? FORESIGHT Climate & Energy Net Zero Technology Centre foresightmedia.com/historie/sdbv7…

Ever wondered what the music of the 1970s, with lyrics for the 2020s would sound like? Spoiler alert: it sounds fabulous. I've been singing Megan Black's feminist blues-rock anthems for weeks now, and I'm not complaining at all. edinburghinquirer.co.uk/p/megan-black-…

Thanks to Dr Sara Lodge for taking the time to tell Sarah McArthur about her brilliant historical detective work uncovering the truth about the Victorian women detectives and why Edinburgh inspired her to become a writer. edinburghinquirer.co.uk/p/the-curious-…

Dry January, sober October, the sober-curious generation... believe it or not, Scots are drinking less alcohol. Don't fret though, #Scottish #Brewers are keeping up with new drinking trends #DryJanuary #SoberOctober Jump Ship Brewing BRULO® The Edinburgh Inquirer edinburghinquirer.co.uk/p/a-toast-to-e…

It's one of our most ancient art forms, but Sarah McArthur has been discovering why storytelling is more relevant than ever today. And, no, it's not just for kids. Lots to enjoy for all ages @ScotStoryFest edinburghinquirer.co.uk/p/stories-told…


Very balanced article from The Edinburgh Inquirer on Corstorphine LTN: edinburghinquirer.co.uk/p/low-traffic-…

Did you know there were probably female gladiators in Celtic Scotland? Delve into the history of Beltane Fire Society and Samhuinn Fire Festival with Sarah McArthur All hail the Queen of Winter open.substack.com/pub/edinburghi…

Lots of people took time to contribute to this one. Many thanks Ross McKenzie Lewis McLachlan The Health Agency Wester Hailes ECHF, among others #NHS #cuts #socialcare The Edinburgh Inquirer edinburghinquirer.co.uk/p/essential-an…

When I'm not doing humanitarian research, #EnergyTransition and #Edinburgh are my two main writing topics. It was quite lovely to have a project that combines them both! The Edinburgh Inquirer edinburghinquirer.co.uk/p/is-east-loth…

Who doesn't love exploring secret places? Sarah McArthur has been taking a look at what to expect as the magical Hidden Door returns this weekend with a special preview event in an empty paper mill edinburghinquirer.co.uk/p/turning-an-e…
