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Edinburgh Reporter
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Edinburgh Reporter
Fringe 2025 – Nancy's Philosopher
The play Nancy's Philosopher being staged by the Arkle Theatre Company, with Nicole Burnett Smith as Nancy Ord is on daily until 16 August at The Royal Scots Club. (not 10th) The story centres on a young woman who scandalised Edinburgh society by falling in love with the much older David Hume, historian and philosopher. David Black, the former journalist who write the play lives and works in Edinburgh. He said: 'In 2006 I was busy preparing an academic paper for a scholarly conference in London on a little known incident in the life of David Hume – his passionate relationship with Nancy Ord, daughter of Robert Ord, Baron of the Scottish Exchequer, whose Adam designed town house at 8 Queen Street still exists. Listen to our interview with David Black here Mr Black said: 'I thought this is a fantastic story, much too good for a bunch of academics. And I had seen an actress at the Edinburgh Fringe perform a play she'd written herself about Zelda Fitzgerald, and I was blown away by her skill. So I got in touch with her and asked, if she would you like me to write a play for her on the love life of the 18th century philosopher David Hume and his love life. And she was delighted to help out. 'So we had a play premiered at Summerhall initially, and it was pretty successful. It got a very good reviews. And then I let it lie for a while, and we revived it in 2019 and there were thoughts of it going over to New York, but covid came, and that was that. And then recently, I was approached by friend of mine with the Arkle Theatre Company, and they wanted to put it on. 'Now their production, in a way, has nothing to do with me, but they've been very kind consulting me, and he actually found an actress who was prepared to consider playing the part. It'll be a very different production. 'Unfortunately at around that time Hume's reputation was seriously impugned because, although he supported the abolition of slavery, he voiced a suspicion in a footnote which some have interpreted as racist. Edinburgh University then contentiously removed his name from the David Hume Tower in George Square. 'I had discussed writing a radio version of the play, but unfortunately the subject had become too toxic, so that was that – until this year as the play is on the Fringe.' The play is a love story although David Hume was already in his sixties when he met Nancy Ord daughter of the Baron of the Exchequer who lived at 8 Queen Street. A letter from David Hume to Nancy is used verbatim in the play and the writer is very pleased to have written the play in the voice of a woman. David Black said: 'In history we rarely get the voice of the woman apart from the odd one – such as Abigail Adams. It is very much a male preserve – so I thought I would write it in the voice of the woman.' Tickets here. Journalist David Black who wrote the play Like this: Like Related
Scotsman
08-06-2025
- General
- Scotsman
Princess Royal unveils bronze figurehead of late Queen at Royal Scots Monument in Edinburgh's Princes Street Gardens
The Princess Royal viewing the new bronze figurehead. Picture: Malcolm Ross The late queen was the final monarch under whom the Regiment served Sign up to our daily newsletter – Regular news stories and round-ups from around Scotland direct to your inbox Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... The Princess Royal has unveiled a bronze medallion containing a figurehead of Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II as a final addition to The Royal Scots Monument in Princes Street Gardens, Edinburgh. The monument, originally unveiled on July 26, 1952, commemorates the service of The Royal Scots (The Royal Regiment) to 16 monarchs from its founding in 1633 under a Royal Warrant from King Charles I until its amalgamation under Defence Review in 2006. The additional medallion marks the final monarch under whom the Regiment served. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad After the unveiling, Her Royal Highness then spent time with former members of the Regiment before leaving for The Royal Scots Club in Abercromby Place where she took the salute at the club's annual ceremony of Beating Retreat. The Lowland Band of The Royal Regiment of Scotland Beating Retreat outside The Royal Scots Club on Abercromby Place. Picture: Simon Wiliams
Edinburgh Reporter
15-05-2025
- Business
- Edinburgh Reporter
Edinburgh talk will help you decide on AI – friend or foe?
A free talk at The Royal Scots Club will help those attending learn more about AI. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionising the way we live, work, and do business. From smart assistants to predictive analytics, the opportunities are vast — but so are the risks. On 27 May, local business leaders, entrepreneurs, and tech-curious professionals are invited to a free, thought-provoking event in Edinburgh that explores how AI can be a force for good — while also addressing real concerns around ethics, security, and unintended consequences. Held at The Royal Scots Club, this engaging and jargon-free session aims to demystify AI for a broad audience, including business owners, consultants, and innovation leads. Attendees will gain insights into the practical applications of AI, along with strategies to navigate its challenges with confidence and clarity. Lucy Batley, founder of Traction Industries, is a tech visionary with over 30 years' experience in digital design. Having worked with global brands such as Audi, MaxMara, and Barclays, Lucy blends AI with innovation to tackle complex business challenges. A sought-after speaker and AI expert, she is a passionate advocate for using technology to empower people – not replace them. Amanda Stewart, founder and CTO of Illuminate IT, supports SMEs and charities across Scotland to boost productivity, security, and tech confidence. Specialising in cloud solutions, cyber protection, and cost-effective IT systems, Amanda champions diversity in tech and works to make technology accessible, secure, and stress-free. She is a strong advocate for public awareness around data sharing and digital safety. At The Royal Scots Club 29–31 Abercromby Place, EH3 6QE Like this: Like Related
