One of Scotland’s most famous attributes is its world-renowned reputation for providing a warm and open welcome to everyone who comes here. Whether it’s the many people who choose to live here permanently or the millions who visit Scotland each and every year,...
Did you know that Halloween customs we know and love are in fact the remnants of the ancient Scottish Samhuinn Fire Festival? I will come as no surprise to learn that Halloween or rather, Hallowe’en, traces its origins way back to the ancient Celtic Samhuinn...
Originally the word Ceilidh (kay-lee) descended from the Gaelic word for ‘gathering’ or ‘party’… However, these days when people think of a Ceilidh, they think of a fun-filled night of wild dancing, good music and great company! A ceilidh is a Scottish social event...
Valentine’s Day is known around the world as a celebration of love and romance where people show their affection for their loved ones, often by exchanging cards and gifts. Although the day is celebrated in many countries, the way people spend can be very different!...
The animated history for the little nation in northern Europe we all know and love. Scotland! From Bronze age Picts, to the modern nation within the United Kingdom, Scotland has a rich, independent personality and a vibrant, ancient culture....
Pancake Day is also known as Shrove Tuesday in the UK and takes place on Tuesday 13th February this year. It marks the last day before the Christian festival of Lent which is generally a period of abstinence. It is customary to eat pancakes on this day as pancake...
We provide further education to those who are looking to improve themselves and expand their horizons (linguistic and cultural). As an established international language centre in the heart of Edinburgh, we strive to the best of our abilities to deliver functional and appealing English courses for all levels.
Our wish is for all of our foreign students to integrate, understand, and appreciate British and Scottish culture, fall in love with the awe-inspiring landscapes available all around us (in and outside of the city); explore, engage and grow fond of the art, the sounds, the festivals, the ‘banter’, all the different customs and ways of life, as well as learning the language of course!
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