Reading Time: 4 minutesBy Alice Locker, MA Geography   Watch Alice’s field trip video   ‘Hill of the slope above the water’, known in Gaelic as Càrn na Leitire, rises above the surrounding Abriachan Forest Trust, offering a breathtaking view. The peak is marked with four slighting decaying totems, encrusted with lichen, each showcasing a quarter of the Gaelic year using the sun’s cycle. Stretched out in front of us […]

Reading Time: 4 minutesBy Izzy, MA (Hons) Geography and Social Anthropology    How to get involved in your local community The wonderful thing about Edinburgh is it is a city full of opportunity. Especially in these testing times, it is important to extend an arm to your neighbours, and even beyond this do what you can to get […]

Reading Time: 4 minutesBy Izzy, MA (Hons) Geography and Social Anthropology  Helloooooooo new students…. By now, you all will have your offers and hopefully are getting excited about moving to Edinburgh. Having been in your position before, I know the weird mix of nerves and excitement might leave you confused, so I am here to help you direct […]