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The Games that nearly weren’t, part III
Last time: I saw some judo and learnt where my national loyalties lie. Netball On the penultimate day of Glasgow 2026, we travelled there once more. And, once more, we went to the SEC—but…
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Come flyer with me
At the Edinburgh Fringe, some things remain decidedly old-school. Sure, you can get your audience to leave reviews on the Fringe website, or market your play via Instagram ads. But print remains one of…
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An obsessive’s guide to surviving the Fringe
One of the suggestions I had for a post about the Edinburgh Festival Fringe was, essentially, a survival guide. I thought this was a good idea when I read it, but I wasn’t convinced…
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The Games that nearly weren’t, part II
Last time: we went to the bowls, and I got very excited about supporting Norfolk Island. Judo Once I’d been told, on a Monday afternoon, that I wouldn’t be needed for jury service, the…
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There’s a lot you can teach me
The Fringe has now started, but it only officially started two days ago, so I don’t have much to say about it yet. Actually, it started today as I’m writing this, so I’ve seen…
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The Games that nearly weren’t, part I
This summer, the Fringe isn’t the only major international event taking place in Scotland. At the other end of the M8, Scotland’s biggest city is hosting the Commonwealth Games, the international multi-sport event for…
