Arts and Culture

Michael Pedersen

Muckle Flugga by Michael Pedersen review: 'an extraordinary novel'
Telling the story of a despairing writer who chooses to give life one last chance on the titular island, Muckle Flugga is so vivid, intense and fiercely tragic...

The Unlikely Friendship of Feather Boy and Tentacle Girl

Edinburgh International Children's Festival: 'a celebration of joy'

Detail from Revolver III by Ade Adesina

RSA Annual Exhibition, Edinburgh review: 'much to admire'

Nan Shepherd was the first woman to be featured on a five pound note.

Exclusive Film to be made about life of 'visionary' writer Nan Shepherd

Hokusai's famous Great Wave off Kanagawa

The Great Wave: Scottish Opera production inspired by life of Hokusai

Detail from a portrait of James VI and I attributed to Adrian Vanson, 1566 - 1625

The World of King James VI and I, Edinburgh review: 'a must-see show'

Supergrass

Supergrass, Glasgow review: 'still big kids at heart'

Last Rites by Ad Infinitum

Here & Now showcase aims to 'push boundaries' at Edinburgh Fringe

Yeol Eum Son

SCO & Yeol Eum Son, Edinburgh review: 'sizzling with energy'

Blinded by the Light

Theatre reviews: Blinded by the Light | Mistero Buffo

Edinburgh Festivals

Last Rites by Ad Infinitum

Here & Now showcase aims to 'push boundaries' at Edinburgh Fringe
Whether theatre, dance or art installation, the work in this year’s Here & Now showcase aims to surprise as well as to entertain, writes Mark Fisher

Ladyboys of Bangkok (Pic: Lisa Ferguson)

Nearly 1,600 new Fringe shows as tally surges past 2024 line-up

Author Maggie O'Farrell, whose nine novels to date are being republished this year.

Maggie O'Farrell talks manuscripts, motherhood and Paul Mescal

Richard Gadd created Baby Reindeer first as a Fringe show.

Fleabag producers' new venue that 'flips traditional Fringe model'

Trumpeter Jay Phelps will play the music of Miles Davis, alongside an actor.

Play about life of jazz legend Miles Davis wins funding award

My Mother's Funeral The Show at the Edinburgh Fringe

Scotsman Fringe First Awards: Our final five winners of 2024

Best Edinburgh Fringe Theatre 2024: All our four & five star reviews

Music

Robbie Williams is playing Edinburgh at the end of the month.

Robbie Willams Cheap Murrayfield Tickets: See the gig for £42.50

The Scissor Sisters have a date with Glasgow.

Scissor Sisters Glasgow Hydro set times, support, tickets, setlist

Kylie Minogue has two dates with Glasgow.

Kylie Minogue Glasgow Hydro set times, support, tickets, setlist

Bryan Adams has a date with Glasgow.

Bryan Adams Glasgow Hydro set times, support, tickets, setlist

KuleeAngee PIC: Daniel Blake

Under the Radar: KuleeAngee

The Kooks

Album reviews: The Kooks | Billy Nomates | Louise Connell

This £114 million scheme to create a 1,000 seat concert hall complete with a multi-purpose space, café and bar connected to the a-listed Dundas House, in Edinburgh's New Town, is set for completion by 2029.

The hidden arts benefactor awarded the Carnegie Medal for Philanthropy

Books

Len Pennie is the first poet to win a prize at the British Book Awards in ten years.

Poet Len Pennie, who shot to fame during pandemic, wins top book award

Turnhouse Hill in the Pentland Hills Regional Park near Edinburgh

Upland by Ian Crofton review: 'a book to savour'

Iona Abbey, Argyll and Bute, Scotland. In 563, St Columba arrived from Ireland and established a monastery on the island, embarking on his mission to convert pagan Scotland and northern England to Christianity. The monastery was abandoned after frequent Viking raids, but a Benedictine Abbey was established in the 1200s. The Protestant Reformation in Scotland saw the abbey closed in the 16th century, but the Church of Scotland began to rebuild it in the 1870s and the Iona Community was established in 1938.

Don’t Forget We’re Here Forever by Lamorna Ash review: 'brave'

Looking west from Ben Macdui, Cairngorms National Park

Everyone into the mountain! Nan Shepherd’s enduring legacy

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Film and TV

Owen Cooper, Jessica Gunning and Erin Doherty with the award for Supporting Actress Award for 'Baby Reindeer' poses inside the Winners Room at the 2025 BAFTA Television Awards.

Every winner from the Bafta TV Awards 2025 - including Baby Reindeer

Marisa Abela in the press room after winning the Leading Actress Award for 'Industry' during the 2025 BAFTA Television Awards. Picture: Ian West/PA Wire

All the the winners revealed at the Bafta TV awards - including Marisa Abela

David Attenborough pictured with King Charles at the premiere of his new film, Ocean with David Attenborough (Picture: Alistair Grant)

At 99, David Attenborough is living proof of the power of hope Scotsman comment

Theatre and Stage

Poppy Jay and Rubina Pabani, hosts of Brown Girls Do it Too podcast and stage version Brown Girls Do It Too: Mama Told Me Not to Come.

Podcast shows and indie bands: how Scottish theatres are diversifying

The new campus opened a year ago.

Scottish theatre institute collapses, leaving students 'in the dark'

Theatre reviews: Studio 3 | The Brown Doll

Finlay McKillop and Kyle Gardiner in Restless Natives

Restless Natives, Perth review: 'a roller-coaster experience'

Moulin Rouge! The Musical

Moulin Rouge! The Musical, Edinburgh review: 'spectacular'

The dazzling Lady Ms give a peek behind the curtain of Moulin Rouge! The Musical at the Edinburgh Playhouse.

Behind the scenes at Moulin Rouge! The Musical at Edinburgh Playhouse

Emma Tracey (Sister James) and Ann Louise Ross (Sister Aloysius) in the Dundee Rep production of Doubt: A Parable

Theatre reviews: Doubt: A Parable | Nun of Your Business

Art

By Sandy Moffat

Art reviews: Landmarks: Border Voices | Alchemy Festival

Installation view of Acts of Creation at Dundee Contemporary Arts

Art reviews: Acts of Creation: On Art and Motherhood | Depth of Field

Perth Museum opened after a £27 million development.

The £27 million Scottish museum vying to be the best in the UK

Art reviews: Norman McBeath | Selected Work from Edinburgh Printmakers

More Arts and Culture

Cirque Kalabante is among the acts to appear at Assembly venues this year.

Edinburgh Festival Fringe: 12 shows to highlight at Assembly

Motherwell South

Motherwell South Parish Church latest

Rev. Jason Lingiah and Councillor Bath Baudo at our VE Commemoration Service.

Bellshill: St Andrew's United Free Church of Scotland

Experts work on restoring the tile painting.

Rare 400-year-old Iranian panel on show at Scottish museum

The Scottish Institute moved to a new campus in Livingston last year.

Exclusive Firm behind collapsed arts college was being shut down 3 months ago

St. Andrews University

Exclusive Scottish Government 'should help cash-strapped universities'

Innis & Gunn Pint Pro

Innis & Gunn begins search for Scotland’s top beer taster

Ten Thousand Hours

House of Oz returns to Edinburgh Fringe with a dazzling line-up

Exclusive Edinburgh Airport launches 'most ambitious' expansion as traffic soars

A new immersive express lunch is priced at £23pp

Six by Nico launches an express lunch menu