Topic: Scotland
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Why do we regress into our childhood roles when going home for the holidays?
The family home works like a time machine. We walk in as functioning adults with tired eyes and within hours we’ve regressed to the kids we once were
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British Islamic Medical Association celebrates Muslim healthcare heroes
Winners at BIMA’s inaugural awards included a doctor whose cancer classes help Black women spot signs of the disease
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The best music of 2025
From new releases to rediscovered treasures, the past year has been filled with innovative, exciting and emotive work by artists of Muslim heritage and beyond
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‘Fresh, punk, DIY’: the Muslim theatre-makers thriving on the fringes
Theatre productions outside of mainstream institutions are giving more space to boundary-pushing storytelling from diverse creatives
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Photo essay: Ritchie Elder’s journey into Edinburgh’s faith communities
An intimate six-month project reveals the religious diversity of the Scottish capital
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Chaotic desi parties: endearing, baffling and somehow entirely on brand
Weddings, charity galas, family gatherings… Why does almost every event come with logistical calamity?
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Governments don’t defeat racism. Ordinary people do
Solidarity and vigilance are the best defences against a rising tide of far-right attacks against Muslims and minority groups
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Afghan women medical students on their new lives in Scotland
One year ago, a group of 19 student doctors arrived in Edinburgh from Kabul. Here, they talk about their experiences and hopes for the future
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‘A musical journey around the world without a passport’
The Aga Khan Music Programme brings its forward-looking fusions of global traditions to Edinburgh








