Lucy Sinclair

A long, opinionated guide to the Fringe shows that justify the queue, the venue, the price, and the sleep deprivation — from a Traverse two-hander to a Pleasance late slot you should book yesterday.

A working guide to Edinburgh Fringe accommodation in 2026 — neighbourhoods, rough prices, when to book, and the city's commuter towns that genuinely save you hundreds.

A ranked list of the Edinburgh startup events and meetups honestly worth your time in 2026 — from TechMeetup at CodeBase to the Informatics Forum demos and the Founders' Friday lunches.

Edinburgh's vegetarian dining scene in 2026, properly ranked — from David Bann to Hendersons, Kalpna to the new wave of veg-forward kitchens that nobody calls vegetarian any more.

Lucy Sinclair argues the case for doing the Edinburgh Festival Fringe solo — more shows, better choices, and the strange social alchemy of being one in a crowd of thousands.

Lucy Sinclair's honest guide to Edinburgh Fringe as a solo traveller — booking strategy, where to stay, the unmissable shows, the friendly venues, and how to actually enjoy three weeks of theatre on your own.

A long, honest survival guide to Edinburgh Fringe for first-timers — accommodation, scheduling, queues, the free Fringe, and how to not destroy yourself in week one.

Edinburgh in mid-April is the calm before the Fringe storm — the Traverse has a new play worth booking, Summerhall is on form, and the Pleasance bar is gloriously empty.

A loaded Edinburgh week — Sneaky Pete's has a Saturday all-nighter, Summerhall opens a new exhibition, and the Stand has its monthly improv jam.

Edinburgh has a comedy scene that runs all year, not just in August. A working list of the city's actual comedy clubs in 2026, ranked by a Fringe-veteran local.