Catherine Opie: To Be Seen | National Galleries Scotland The Mound | until 1 Nov (pictured)
It’s that time of year when I realise I’ve done a lot of tips about the Fringe and even some for the International Festival, but there are still more festivals that make up what we think of as the Edinburgh Festival, and it’s time to focus on those. First up, one from the Edinburgh Art Festival, a collection of Catherine Opie’s photographic portraits that explore politics, identity and power. Find the EAF listing here.

Why Social Media Abuse Towards Women In Politics Is Damaging Democracy | Scottish Parliament | 27 Aug
I’m willing to bet at least a couple of people reading this don’t even know that there’s a Festival Of Politics that takes place towards the end of the month at the Scottish Parliament. Everyone else is laughing at you, obv. But don’t take it personally, instead, get informed, by looking at the Festival events here, and I definitely recommend booking yourself into this interesting talk about social media abuse towards political women. Find the FOP listing here. 

Kenneth R Rosen & Odd Arne Westad: Polar Power | Edinburgh Futures Institute | 20 Aug
And now it’s time for a first pick from the Edinburgh International Book Festival. I wonder if you two who didn’t know about the Politics Festival don’t know about this either? Surely not, though. Anyway, sticking with the political theme, obv, and an event ideal for anyone who has been wondering why on earth Donald Trump’s been so keen to annex Greenland. Find the EIBF listing here.