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Edinburgh Short Film Festival Returns to the West End

🎟️ When: 7–16 November 2025
📍 Where: Filmhouse Edinburgh, 88 Lothian Road
🌐 More info: edinburghshortfilmfestival.com

Film fans, take note — the Edinburgh Short Film Festival is back this November, bringing a burst of creativity to the city’s West End. Running from 7 to 16 November 2025, the festival celebrates short films from across the globe, covering everything from thought-provoking documentaries to bite-sized comedies and animations.

Screenings will take place at the Filmhouse Edinburgh, which reopened earlier this year after its long-awaited refurbishment. Expect an intimate, relaxed setting perfect for discovering new filmmakers and catching something a little different from the mainstream cinema circuit.

This year’s line-up includes a strong mix of local Scottish talent and international entries, with guest directors attending several Q&A sessions. Whether you’re a casual moviegoer or someone who lives for the festival buzz, it’s a great chance to soak up some independent film culture without needing a full-week pass or late-night screenings.

If you’re heading along, the West End has plenty of cosy pre-show spots — try The Huxley for a quick drink or Project Coffee on Lothian Road for a caffeine top-up before the evening screenings.

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Promo photo for the Scottish Open snooker tournament at Meadowbank Sports Centre in Edinburgh

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World Snooker Stars Head to Edinburgh for the 2025 Scottish Open

World-class snooker is returning to the capital this December as Edinburgh prepares to host the BetVictor Scottish Open 2025 at Meadowbank Sports Centre.

From 15–21 December, fans can catch some of the biggest names in the sport competing for ranking points and the £80,000 top prize. The tournament forms part of the World Snooker Tour and will be broadcast live on Eurosport throughout the week.

This is the first time the Scottish Open snooker tournament has been staged at Meadowbank since its £47 million redevelopment in 2022 — giving you the chance to experience top-tier snooker in one of Edinburgh’s newest major venues.

🎟️ Tickets are on sale now through the official World Snooker Tour site. For venue details and travel info, see our full Scottish Open snooker event listing.

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Parkinson’s UK offers new activity grants in Edinburgh and East Lothian

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Parkinson’s UK New Activity Grants in Edinburgh & East Lothian

Parkinson’s UK has launched a new physical activity grants programme for marginalised communities across the UK to help more people living with the condition to get active. 

The pilot grants programme will run from Monday 2 June to Sunday 10 August 2025. It will run in conjunction with the charity’s established physical activity grants programme, which has been delivering funding of up to £3,000 for exercise professionals and local Parkinson’s groups since 2021. 

In that time, more than £700,000 has been delivered and more than 200 physical activity projects have benefitted from the funding.   

The grants for marginalised communities aim to deliver more innovative exercise, wellbeing, and physical activity projects in targeted areas across the UK. They will also offer more opportunities for those in these communities to shape the future delivery and development of the Physical Activity Grants programme. 

Funding of up to £3,000 is available for any of the following social groups affected by Parkinson’s: 

  • Global majority (including all those who are previously categorised as ethnic minorities)
  • People with other disabilities, be it a physical, neurodiverse or hidden disability
  • People from a low socio-economic background
  • People from the LGBTQIA+ community 
  • People from Refugee, Asylum Seeker & Migrant communities
  • Women 

The following community groups and organisations that support the Parkinson’s community are also eligible to apply: 

  • Community-based not for profit organisations (including charities, CICs, and constituted community groups, excluding Parkinson’s UK Local groups/branches) 
  • Community Amateur Sports clubs (CASCs) 
  • Community benefit societies and Co-operatives 
  • Social Enterprises

Funding can be offered for exercise classes, consultation with the Parkinson’s community and towards engagement events. 

Applicants will need to complete a brief project description and discuss their ideas with local Parkinson’s UK staff and area managers. Once they have spoken with a local Parkinson’s UK representative, applicants will be invited to complete an application form.

Selected locations across the UK are now eligible to receive funding if they work with Parkinson’s communities from marginalised groups. 

A full list of these locations can be found by visiting the Parkinson’s UK grants for marginalised communities page. 

Roma Hashim, Physical Activity Grants Manager at Parkinson’s UK, said:  

“We’re really excited about launching the Physical Activity Grants for Marginalised Communities pilot programme this year. The Physical Activity Grants Programme was established to support the Parkinson’s community and the leisure industry to develop and deliver opportunities to be active at a local and regional level. 

“However, we’ve since recognised that there is an increasing number of people from marginalised communities getting a Parkinson’s diagnosis who have limited access to support groups or programmes. 

“Every grant aims to support people with Parkinson’s from marginalised communities to engage in physical activity, to improve their wellbeing. Their insights will also help us understand their needs and shape the future development of exercise and physical activity from Parkinson’s UK.”

For more information about the pilot grants programme for marginalised communities, contact physicalactivity@parkinsons.org.uk or visit www.parkinsons.org.uk/information-and-support/physical-activity-grants-marginalised-communities 

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Newtongrange garden competition

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Community Spirit is Blooming in Newtongrange

Newtongrange Community Council announces the winners of historic garden competition

For the past month, the residents of a Midlothian village have been celebrating 150 years of horticultural heritage by planting, pruning, weeding and watering their gardens in a bid to be crowned a winner in the Newtongrange Garden Competition.

And Newtongrange Community Council is now pleased to reveal the names of the green-fingered locals that stood out in this historic garden contest. 

With prizes up for grabs in a number of categories including Best Garden, Best Pots and Baskets, Best Wild Garden, Best Fruit and Veg, Best Flowers and Best Young Gardener, competition to win these coveted cups was especially high this year. 

Taking on the difficult role of judging the entries were Sarah Matthews of Newtongrange Community Council, Rebecca McCosh of the Newtongrange Guerrilla Gardeners and Flora Florence of Newtongrange Community Garden.

According to the judges, what made the competition even more special this year was not only the amount of thought, time and effort that the residents had invested in their gardens, but also the community spirit that was evident throughout the village, with judges commenting that some competitors has selflessly shared their knowledge and even their blooms with neighbours to help brighten up the area. 

The honour of presenting the trophies this year fell to Newtongrange Gala King, Mason Thompson, and Newtongrange Community Council Chair, Jeremy Adderley. A ceremony took place in Newtongrange Community Garden on Saturday 5th July.

The winners of the 2025 Newtongrange Garden Competition were as follows:

Category: Best Garden

  • Winner: Blair McNeil
  • Judges’ remarks: “This was a true hidden gem. The design was stunning and so ambitious. We loved the distinct zones and how it made us feel moving through the different spaces. It was tranquil, surprising and beautiful. And the fact it has attracted newts and other wildlife just shows that nature loves this garden too!”

Category: Best Pots and Baskets

  • Winners: Graeme and Nel Sinclair
  • Judges’ remarks: “This garden had the wow factor! It was absolutely immaculate. There was so much colour and so many items of interest to grab attention. We loved how they evidently “thought outside the box” (excuse the pun!) when it came to pots and baskets by reimagining unusual items such as an old mangle as planters. The fact that Graeme crafted the flower wheel himself was so impressive. We also loved how they have evidently shared their gardening knowledge with neighbours.”

Category: Best Wild Garden

  • Winner: Zoe Baillie
    Judges’ remarks: “Zoe clearly has a deep understanding of nature and how to nurture it. Evidence of hedgehogs on the ‘Hedgehog Highway’ just shows she’s doing everything right!”

Category: Best Fruit and Veg

  • Winner: Newtongrange Primary School
  • Judges’ remarks: “The school garden is a triumphant transformation and it keeps going from strength to strength. It is not only producing some fantastic fruit and veg, it is also providing a valuable opportunity for the children to learn where their food is coming from and for hands-on experience cultivating and caring for nature. It was especially nice to sample their strawberries and beans!”

Category: Best Flowers

  • Winner: Helen Law
  • Judges’ remarks: “We were really touched by the stories behind Helen’s flowers and the fact she has been able to love and nurture so many of them for years and years. She had a lovely mix of colour and some unusual varieties that really stood out. We also liked how she shared blooming plants with her neighbours.”

Category: Best Young Gardener

  • Winner: Oscar Bell
  • Judges’ remarks: “This budding gardener has a real understanding of how things grow, as shown in his recordings. Oscar has a bright future ahead of him in horticulture!” 

As well as picking up a trophy, each winner also took home a prize kindly donated by a local business including The Dean Tavern, Be Happy Performing Arts Company, Kaya’s Café, Pastel Bakery, National Mining Museum Scotland and The Sun Inn.

Commenting on the success of the competition, Adderley said; “The roots of this historic garden competition can be traced back 150 years and after reviving it in 2023, it’s fantastic to see it gaining momentum year on year and the bar being raised even higher this time around. 

“I’m reminded of the saying “We do not see things as they are, we see them as we are.” I’m reminded not only because of what all the lovely gardens of Newtongrange say about our community values, but that we all will appreciate these gardens in different ways, and all the entrants in the competition had merit. So, thanks to all the entrants on behalf of our village community for putting yourselves forward, it’s wonderful!”

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Sara Thomson The Leith Collective

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Free Edinburgh School Uniform Exchange Launched by The Leith Collective

Teachers Warn: Edinburgh School Uniform Costs Are Leaving Pupils Behind

Many families in Edinburgh are struggling to afford new school uniforms, with some pupils starting the school year in worn-out clothing — or none at all!

The rising cost of school essentials has left children feeling singled out and unable to fully participate in school life, say teachers and parents who have turned to The Leith Collective for help.

The Leith Collective launches free school uniform exchange to help families in need

In response, the not-for-profit organisation is relaunching its free Edinburgh school uniform exchange — an initiative that ensures every child can start the new academic year feeling confident and fully equipped.

The exchange will be open throughout the summer at The Leith Collective stores in Ocean Terminal, Fort Kinnaird, Livingston Designer Outlet, and Dundee’s Overgate Centre. Locals are encouraged to donate good-quality uniforms, coats, shoes, PE kits, schoolbags, pencil cases, and other school-related items. These will then be distributed, free of charge, to families in need — no questions asked.

Founder Sara Thomson explained:

“We’ve heard from so many parents and teachers about the emotional toll this takes on families. No child should feel excluded or embarrassed just because their family can’t afford school basics. And from an environmental point of view, reusing uniforms keeps perfectly good clothing out of landfill.”

This is the third year The Leith Collective has run the free school clothing exchange, and demand is higher than ever. To help meet that need, local businesses are also being asked to donate any surplus stock or useful supplies. Those who take part will receive a Community Support Certificate as a thank-you.

The school uniform exchange is available during normal store opening hours at the following locations:

📍 The Leith Collective Locations

Ocean Terminal, Edinburgh
Mon–Sat: 11am–6pm | Sun: 11am–5pm

Fort Kinnaird, Edinburgh
Open daily: 10am–8pm

Livingston Designer Outlet
Mon: 9am–7pm | Tue–Wed: 9am–6pm | Thu–Sat: 9am–8pm | Sun: 9am–6pm

Overgate Centre, Dundee
Open daily: 10am–6pm

The Leith Collective supports over 400 independent artists and makers across its four locations, promoting sustainability through reuse, recycling, and community action. To learn more, visit www.theleithcollective.com or email info@theleithcollective.com.

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Newtongrange Primary School Edinburgh

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Newtongrange School Wins UNICEF UK Gold Award

Pupils at one Midlothian school have even more reason to celebrate the end of a successful academic year, having just been awarded the UNICEF UK Gold Award.

Newtongrange Primary School has been officially recognised for its achievement in putting the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child at the heart of its planning, policies and practice. Standing out as a school where children’s rights are learned, taught, practised, respected, protected and promoted, Newtongrange Primary School is now a shining example of a thriving Gold Rights Respecting School. 

To achieve this prestigious award, teachers and pupils worked collaboratively to compile a clear and robust action plan which covered a wide range of areas including teaching and learning about rights, ethos and relationships, participation, empowerment and action.

The school was then subject to an official visit from UNICEF UK Rights Respecting Schools assessors, during which pupils, staff, partners, parents and carers were invited to provide evidence of their progress and answer questions.

Feedback from the assessors was overwhelmingly positive; “Well done to the team at Newtongrange Primary School who have received their UNICEF UK Rights Respecting Schools Gold Award. Strengths include articulate children who know and understand their rights, explicit teaching of rights in the curriculum, highly visible rights, a strong culture of inclusivity and respect, and highly-valued pupil voice.” 

The Gold award marks the pinnacle of six years of hard work, with the school awarded Bronze back in 2019 and Silver in 2024. Commenting on reaching the Gold status, Head Teacher Mrs Cameron said; “We are delighted to be recognised for the hard work and commitment for being a Gold Rights Respecting School. We are very proud of the strengths highlighted by the team. We are also very proud of our learners who shared our work so confidently and articulately.” 

And the UNICEF award is not the only accolade the school has been celebrating recently, having been honoured with the SEIC Connector School Award, Core Reading Schools Award, Eco-Schools Green Flag Award, Digital Schools Award and Sports Scotland Award.

Determined not to rest on their laurels, the school will be working towards achieving the Play Pedagogy Award when classes return for the new term in August.

The new term will also see the school gear up for a series of special centenary celebrations featuring teachers and pupils from past and present. Activities commemorating 100 years of learning will culminate in a big birthday celebration on Wednesday 12th November, marking a golden year for this award-winning school.

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Bronze Figurehead of Queen Unveiled at Royal Scots Monument

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Bronze Figurehead of Queen Unveiled at Royal Scots Monument

Commemorating 373 years of Regimental service to Crown and Country

On Saturday 7 June 2025 HRH The Princess Royal, Patron of The Royal Scots Regimental Association, unveiled a bronze medallion containing a figurehead of Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II as a final addition to The Royal Scots Monument in Princes Street Gardens, Edinburgh.  

The monument, originally unveiled on 26 July 1952, commemorates the service rendered by The Royal Scots (The Royal Regiment) to 16 monarchs from its founding in 1633 under a Royal Warrant from King Charles I until its amalgamation under Defence Review in 2006. The additional medallion marks the final monarch under whom the Regiment served.  

Her Royal Highness, accompanied by Councillor Robert Aldridge, the Right Honourable Lord Provost and Lord Lieutenant of Edinburgh, was met by the Chair of the Regimental Trustees, Brigadier (retd) George Lowder MBE, and by the Governor of Edinburgh Castle, Major General Robert Bruce CBE DSO.

The unveiling was attended by many former Royal Scots and their families as well as members of The Royal Scots Club and representatives of the City of Edinburgh Council.  A service of dedication was conducted by Reverend Dr Iain May, Chaplain to The Royal Scots Regimental Association.

In 2007 The Princess Royal, who was the Regiment’s Colonel in Chief from 1983 until 2006, had graciously unveiled an addition to the monument to mark the Regiment’s amalgamation, the final chapter in its history, and to acknowledge and commemorate the Regiment’s 373 years of proud and loyal service to Crown and Country.

After the unveiling, Her Royal Highness then spent time with former members of the Regiment before leaving for The Royal Scots Club in Abercromby Place, where The Princess Royal graciously took the salute at the Club’s annual ceremony of Beating Retreat.

Brigadier George Lowder, Chair of the Regimental Trustees, said: “The Royal Scots have always been, and continue to be, very proud of their long service to Crown and country which is commemorated on this monument.  Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the last Sovereign under whom the Regiment served, appointed HRH The Princess Royal to be Colonel in Chief of The Royal Scots (The Royal Regiment) in 1983.  We have been greatly honoured, therefore, that The Princess Royal, whose long and continued connection with the Regiment we cherish, has unveiled this final addition to our monument today.”.

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Gretna 110 Exhibition Edinburgh

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GRETNA 110 – The Royal Scots Regimental Community Outreach Exhibition

The Royal Scots Regimental Museum will host its annual week-long community outreach exhibition, this year entitled GRETNA 110, at Out of the Blue Drill Hall, Dalmeny Street, Edinburgh EH6 8RG between 1000 – 1630 from Monday 19 to Saturday 24 May 2025.

GRETNA 110 commemorates the 110th anniversary of Britain’s worst rail disaster at Quintinshill, near Gretna, on 22 May 1915.  The exhibition raises awareness of the 227 people killed in the crash, including the 216 Royal Scots officers and soldiers of the 1st/7th (Leith) Battalion who were on the first leg of their journey to fight at Gallipoli, and the impact it had on Leith and the wider Lothians community. 

The exhibition, being staged at what was the Battalion’s Drill Hall in 1915, will be officially opened at 10:00, Monday 19 May, by Scottish Veterans Commissioner, Susie Hamilton, and Depute Lord Provost of Edinburgh, Councillor Lezley Cameron. There will be a media preview immediately before the opening, between 09:30 – 10:00.   

The terrible disaster left an indelible scar on the close-knit Leith and Musselburgh communities, with several families losing both fathers and sons.

Many of the dead were taken to a temporary mortuary that had been established in the Battalion’s Drill Hall on Dalmeny Street before the majority were buried in the nearby Rosebank Cemetery, Pilrig Street.  A Memorial Service will take place at the cemetery on 24 May.  A separate Service will take place at Gretna on the anniversary of the crash.

The GRETNA 110 exhibition includes: 

  • A short film, ‘Leith’s Darkest Dawn’, explaining the Crash and the aftermath, including a 1983 interview with a survivor and two direct descendants
  • Displays, including artefacts recovered from the crash (a molten rifle and bugle) and a paper knife made from the wood of one of the carriages
  • A dedicated Research Room with access to The Royal Scots records with genealogy and medals experts
  • Moving illustrated stories from some of the soldiers involved and their families
  • The important role played by the people of Gretna and Carlise after the Crash
  • Long lasting sporting connections including football, boxing and swimming
  • Leith Academy’s GRETNA 110 researched creative exhibits display

Brigadier George Lowder MBE, Chair The Royal Scots Trust said: “We should never forget those who lost their lives, and the impact on their families, who were at the beginning of their journey to fight for their country”

Robin Bell: “My father Ian was a platoon commander, of 45 men. He survived the Crash, but at the sad roll call afterwards only four of his platoon answered their names.”

Susie Hamilton, Scottish Veterans Commissioner, said: “This exhibition, commemorating the country’s worst-ever rail disaster 110 years ago, honours the young men who lost their lives while on their way to serve their country. It speaks to the heartbreak endured by local families and preserves the memory of a deeply poignant chapter in our nation’s history – one that must never be forgotten.”

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Outdoor Cocktail Bar in Edinburgh

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New Cocktail Bar in Edinburgh Goes Al Fresco

New outdoor cocktail bar experience sweeps into Edinburgh

Scotland’s world champion curling team has swept into action to launch two new outdoor cocktail bar experiences in the heart of Edinburgh for spring and summer. 

Team Mouat has joined forces with the country’s only Scotch malt whisky cream liqueur, Magnum, to unveil the new venture at the iconic Cold Town House in the Grassmarket. 

Created especially for the spring and summer social scene, the ‘Magnum Summer Terrace’ on the rooftop of Cold Town House and on the Grassmarket will offer people the chance to drink in some of the best views of Edinburgh Castle. 

Magnum has made the bold move to shake up demand for the Scotch cream liqueur during the warmer summer months by adding its own special blend of cool creative magic, complete with branded sun loungers, parasols and festoon lighting. 

Magnum Cocktails

Magnum cocktails available exclusively at Edinburgh’s Cold Town House for spring and summer 2025: 

1.     Banana Colada 

Magnum, Malibu, banana liqueur, pineapple juice, coconut milk, coconut syrup

2.     Choc N’ Chip

Magnum, Mozart Dark Chocolate, Crème de Menthe, milk, vanilla syrup

3.     Strawberries N’ Cream

Magnum, Bacardi Spiced, Crème de Fraise, cream, vanilla syrup

Magnum Shooter Board

1.     Magnum Baby Guinness 

Magnum & Kahlua

2.     Banana Split

Magnum & Banana Bols 

3.     Peaches N’ Cream

Magnum & Crème de Pêche

4.     Strawberry Shortcake 

Magnum & Crème de Fraise 

5.     Chocolate Mudslide

Magnum & Mozart 

Typically seen as a festive drink to enjoy at Christmas time, Magnum has teamed up with the mixologists at Cold Town House to create an exclusive choice of three new iced cocktails made with Magnum to help keep people keep cool outdoors, including the Banana Colada, Choc N’ Chip and Strawberries N’ Cream. 

A new summer-inspired Magnum Shooter Board and an individual selection of Magnum flavoured shots are also up for grabs, including a fruity Peaches N’ Cream, Banana Split, Strawberry Shortcake and Chocolate Mudslide, as well as a Magnum Baby Guinness.

Magnum is contained in a unique, stainless steel flask, which is designed to be reusable and recyclable. It also keeps the liqueur chilled at the optimum temperature, which means it can also be enjoyed as a straight serve outdoors without the need for ice.

The innovative drinks brand is now the only cream liqueur exclusively crafted and bottled in Scotland using single malt Scotch whisky from Speyside, so people are now able to raise a glass Magnum at Edinburgh’s Cold Town House this spring and summer. 

Magnum Director, Lee Schofield said:

“With the warmer spring and summer months fast approaching, we’re really excited to be teaming up with Team Mouat and Edinburgh’s Cold Town House to launch our two new outdoor bar experiences. 

“We’re here to show the world that cream liqueurs like Magnum are no longer just for Christmas, but can be enjoyed all year round. Our exclusive range of iced Magnum cocktails are a cool new addition to this season’s alfresco social scene in the capital. 

“We’re confident that people are going to love chilling with a glass of Magnum whilst drinking in the views of Edinburgh Castle. It’s an incredible backdrop to capture those perfect moments with family and friends on Instagram or TikTok too.”

Since winning the World Curling Championships in 2023 and the Europeans in 2024, Team Mouat have been the official brand ambassadors for Magnum. Led by Edinburgh-born skipper, Bruce Mouat, the team of four men also took home the silver medal at the 2022 Olympics in Beijing.

Bruce Mouat, said:

“As Scotland’s world champion curling team, we’re proud to be supporting Magnum as a pioneering Scottish brand this year.

“Edinburgh is my hometown, so there’s no better place be launching Magnum’s new spring and summer campaign than with the backdrop of Edinburgh Castle at Cold Town House.”

Magnum is a fusion of single malt Scotch whisky and cream. Its superior ingredients and

contemporary design sets it apart from traditional liqueurs. Smooth, creamy caramel notes play off single malt Speyside whisky for a balanced taste with a warming ginger afterglow.

The new ‘Magnum Summer Terrace’ on the rooftop of Cold Town House provides space for up to 60 people.

The new ‘Magnum Summer Terrace‘ on the Grassmarket opposite Cold Town House provides space for up to 48 people.

Located at Cold Town House, 4 Grassmarket, Edinburgh, both Magnum Summer Terraces are now open seven days a week from 11am to 1am Friday to Sunday, and 12noon to 12am Monday to Thursday.

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Marcos Pool Hall Edinburgh

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Marco’s Hits the Bullseye with New Interactive Darts as the Game Soars in Popularity

Plus, Marco’s announces new sponsorship deal with Disability Darts Scotland champion Robert Sutherland Junior

It’s official – the game of darts is soaring in popularity. Dubbed the ‘Luke Littler effect’, a whole new generation has been inspired by the teenage champion to grab the arrows and aim for a bullseye. And now Edinburgh is getting in on the action thanks to a brand new interactive area unveiled this week at Marco’s Pool Hall and Pizza Bar at 79 Grove Street, Edinburgh, EH3 8FG.

Forget images of pensioners and pork scratchings – the game of darts has been brought right up to date for Gen Z bar sports fans thanks to Marco’s new high-tech darts area which features state-of-the-art computer vision technology.

Their dartboard reacts to players’ performances with animations, plus players can check their stats and take group selfies – elevating the game to a whole new level of entertainment. From beginners to pro’s, Marco’s offers a unique social gaming experience for darts players of all skill levels.

And to inspire even more people to try their hand at a game of arrows, Marco’s has just announced they will be sponsoring the Scottish darts protégé, Robert Sutherland Junior. Hailing from West Lothian, Robert is the current Disability Darts Scotland (DDS) champion.

He proudly captained the Junior Darts Corporation (JDC) Scotland B Team in Gibraltar in 2023, where his team was placed third in the world. Plus, he clinched the World Disability Darts Association (WDDA) runner-up place at the Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) Matchplay Championships 2023. He also captained the DDS Scotland Team at the 2024 European Championships.

Reacting to the news of his sponsorship deal, Robert said; “I’m thrilled to have the support of Marco’s. It comes at an exciting time in my career and I’m fully focused on taking darts as far as possible. I hope I can show other people that darts is a challenging, fun and inclusive sport that anyone can try their hand at.”

Speaking ahead of the unveiling of the new interactive darts area at Marco’s, owner Paul Demarco said; “It’s fantastic to see a younger generation discover darts for the first time and I’m confident that anyone who tries our interactive dartboard will be hooked! The beauty of the game is that anyone can have a go. No doubt Robert Sutherland Junior will inspire many more to take up the sport and we’re proud to support him on his journey to international success.”

The new interactive darts area at Marco’s is the latest addition to the popular Edinburgh entertainment venue which features 18 9ft professional American pool tables, a cocktail and pizza bar, and a private hire karaoke room. A special introductory darts offer is available for a limited time only – £5 per person per hour, with a minimum of four people per booking. To experience the thrill of interactive darts for yourself, book here.

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