EVENTS
Get ready for chills and thrills! Ghost Stories, the acclaimed horror play, hits Scotland in 2025. Dare to watch?
Join Laura Bond and Thistle Street’s independent shops for one-day-only discounts, festive goodie bags, and a celebration of local shopping this Christmas.
Spectra, Scotland’s largest urban light festival, will illuminate Aberdeen from February 6-9, 2025, with free art installations and events.
Revive the magic of Panto! With dazzling performances and festive cheer, Cinderella at the Festival Theatre is unmissable.
Glasgow’s VEGA bar at YOTEL launches Off The Rails, an exciting late-night shopping experience on 14th November, mixing fashion, sparkle, and sustainability.
Explore the luxurious, Italian-inspired details behind The Balmoral’s Festive Elegance event as we chat with Sabrina Damiani, the creative visionary behind this extraordinary celebration.
Book now to enjoy an exclusive autumnal feast at Ballintaggart Farm, paired with Isle of Harris Gin and The Hearach Whisky. Discover Scotland’s finest flavours and seasonal delights from two iconic brands.
Dr. Louise Newson, often regarded as the go-to expert on menopause in the UK, is known for her relentless advocacy for women's health. Ahead of her highly anticipated Hormones & Menopause: The Great Debate tour in Scotland, we had the chance to speak with Dr. Newson about her tour, her motivations, and what women can expect.
St James Quarter, Edinburgh’s premier lifestyle destination, has teamed up with The Seam, the UK’s leading platform for clothing alterations and repairs, to bring a bespoke new service to its shoppers.
Esteemed Scottish jewellery designer Sheila Fleet is making special appearances at her St Andrews (October 2nd to 6th) and Edinburgh (October 23rd to 27th) stores this October, giving customers the opportunity to meet the artist behind the stunning creations.
Prepare to be swept off your feet this festive season with a one-of-a-kind event at Edinburgh’s iconic Balmoral Hotel. On the 8th of December, we invite you to join us for an exclusive afternoon of Italian elegance, luxury, and festive inspiration, brought to you by Damiani Fine Dining andHood.
The Scott Hotel is the ultimate destination for a festive city break or an elegant local retreat, offering a timeless blend of history, luxury, and holiday magic. Enjoy its delicious festive menus, sip Christmas drinks or stay in one of its sumptuous rooms.
Step aboard the stunning Fingal, docked at Edinburgh’s historic Port of Leith, for an evening celebrating one of Scotland’s most iconic literary figures, Robert Louis Stevenson.
Get ready, fashion lovers! Hood Magazine is teaming up with St James Quarter to bring you the most glamorous event of the season—an evening of style, sparkle, and celebration on Thursday, 14th November, from 5-9pm.
From Friday 16th August until Sunday 25th, an impressive line-up including Shambolics, NATI, Logan’s Close, Katie Gregson-Macleod, Fergus McCreadie and Hayley Zalassi plus many more are signed up to perform live during the second edition of the St James Quarter Sessions.
Eat, drink, play and think at this weekend’s Dundee Food Festival. The two-day, family friendly event is taking place in venues across the city from July 6th to 7th. Take the kids along and enjoy great food and lots of fun.
After a month of eager anticipation, the world-renowned Dovecot Studios in Edinburgh is poised to reopen its doors with an exhibition that promises to ignite the senses and stir the soul. From 28th June to 5th October, "The Caged Bird’s Song," Dovecot’s major tapestry with Chris Ofili, will return to Scotland this summer as part of the Edinburgh Festival.
Celebrate National Meadow Day on Saturday, 6th July, with a visit to Seilich, the meadow-grown skincare company based in Midlothian. Seilich invites everyone to an open day at Rosemains Steading, Pathhead, EH37 5UQ, from 10am to 4pm, to experience the midsummer meadow at its best and learn more about this biodiverse space.
Feeling disconnected with the world? Modern life does take its toll. Take a pause to rediscover your inner power with a WIm Hof Masterclass at Marine & Lawn North Berwick on June 30th.
This summer, the National Trust for Scotland's Georgian House in Edinburgh is set to captivate visitors with its latest exhibition, "Ramsay and Edinburgh Fashion," is now open (June 7th). This innovative showcase unites the Trust’s collection of Allan Ramsay’s portraits for the first time, offering a unique glimpse into the world of 18th-century fashion and society.
Glasgow’s summer celebration of Scottish traditional music, The Reeling, is about hit and the festival’s founder, Michael Pellegrotti, is sharing his pick of the things you’ll want to see and do while you’re there.
Expect the unexpected as Fleurs de Villes, the world-renowned floral show behind international blockbuster exhibitions in cities including Sydney, New York, Chicago, Miami and Toronto, is set to return to Edinburgh this month with its major new exhibition; ARTISTE.
Heading to Murrayfield in the Scottish capital for the biggest gig in town? For all those looking to make the most of their hours pre Taylor Swift’s concert here’s just a handful of the events on around the city that you can enjoy to get you and your Swifty crew into the spirit of things. Events like these also mean that fans that didn’t manage to get a hold of those ‘gold dust’ tickets can also just soak up the energy of Taylor being in the postcode!
Join us at Bread Street Kitchen this June 6th as we unveil the invisible, confront ageism head-on, and pave the way for a future where every woman, regardless of age, is seen, heard, and valued. It's time to rewrite the narrative and redefine what it means to age with grace and dignity in the world of fashion and beyond. Book your free tickets for our event Breaking the Silence: Invisible Women Syndrome
Missed out on Taylor Swift tickets? Instead of just one pop queen, why not enjoy the sounds of three? At the iconic Primavera Sound, Wednesday 29th May to Sunday 2nd June, you'll have the chance to immerse yourself in Lana Del Rey's enchanting melodies, SZA's soulful vibes, and FKA Twigs' mesmerising performances, all set against the breathtaking backdrop of Barcelona's seaside setting.
This groundbreaking V&A Dundee exhibition, Kimono: Kyoto to Catwalk, is curated by Anna Jackson and Josephine Rout, and it promises to unravel the intricate story of the kimono's style, appeal, and enduring influence on the world of fashion.
Prepare to immerse yourself in the ultimate soirée of beauty, fashion, and lifestyle trends. Save the date for Thursday, May 16th, as we, in collaboration with Harvey Nichols Edinburgh, bring the pages of your favourite Scottish glossy to life at Hood Magazine Live: Fashion, Beauty, and Beyond…
Save The Date! The best of the west is heading east, as The Spanish Butcher, will open the doors to its new Edinburgh home this May. Until then enjoy our little sneak peak at what to expect.
Free butty, anyone? Chef Nico Simeone’s new Finnieston ‘chip shop with a twist’, which opened its doors in Glasgow last month, will hand out 50 free butties in the chippie this today (April 16th) to celebrate its new midweek menues.
Inception Art Show is returning to Dalkeith Palace from Friday, May 3rd to Sunday, May 12th, 2024. The art sales exhibition will feature an exciting programme alongside an impressive collection of sculptors, artists, photographers, and painters exhibiting within the historic cultural venue, Dalkeith Palace.