Definitely the Edinburgh Festival! It’s such a busy time for the city and usually we have a few sunny days, which makes a change. It’s great to have so many people from all over the world visiting our city.

• Who would you choose to headline Edinburgh’s Hogmanay? 

I would choose Biffy Clyro because they’re my favourite Scottish band and I feel like their songs are quite anthemic, which is always great for a New Year sing-along.

• Favourite old-fashioned boozer?

Anything along the Grassmarket is great. Too many to choose from. Pub crawl advisable.

• Favourite style bar?

I like old gritty ones with a bit of character and history. I’m not really in to posh bars, but I do love Tiger Lily for that type of thing.

• Favourite restaurant?

I’m a massive sushi fan. Found a great sushi restaurant called Bonsai Bar Bistro.

• Do you love or loathe the Festival? 

I love the Festival. I always enjoy being in busy cities full of people from all over the world. It’s also fun to see lots of interesting artists and creative people around the city.

• Favourite art gallery?

The Scottish National Gallery is always really interesting to visit. I haven’t been to many others if I’m honest.

• Favourite cinema?

Fountain Park, purely because it has a Nandos next to it.

• Favourite live music venue

I love Electric Circus for small gigs and Liquid Rooms is great for bigger ones. The Usher Hall is obviously pretty cool for big gigs but I prefer the smaller, dingier venues with a lot of character in them.

• Favourite walk in or around the city?

I like to go up the reservoirs in Harlaw when I’m back home. It’s so close to where I stay and you feel like you’ve travelled to the top of Scotland when you’re there because it’s so peaceful and secluded. Arthur’s Seat is also great to walk up – the views are amazing.

• Favourite shopping area?

I’m not a massive shopper, but I guess Princes Street or George Street are great for that.

• Favourite piece of architecture?

Edinburgh Castle, because it holds so much history and is so unique compared to any other city.

• What’s the biggest change you’ve seen in the city?

The trams are finally here, which is exciting. I was gutted when the Picture House shut down as it was always my dream venue to play – I feel like Edinburgh is really lacking medium-sized venues and it would be great if there were more to open in the future.

• Favourite festival?

T in the Park. For obvious reasons. Always the best crowds by far out of any festival.

• Favourite Edinburgh band ever?

I don’t really know any bands specifically from Edinburgh, but there are so many great bands and artists to come from Scotland – Biffy Clyro, Paolo Nutini, Texas, etc.

• Favourite local hero?

The walking man. He’s a well known character, who walks the 44 bus route most days. He sure is motivated and should be a fitness inspiration to us all!

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