Edinburgh College of Art Graduate Show 2026 review: ‘thought and craft’
This year’s ECA degree show sees skills and imagination combined with impressive results, writes Susan Mansfield
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Glasgow School of Art Degree Show 2026 review: ‘clear ideas, well executed’
This year’s enormous GSA Degree show will leave you bewitched, bewildered and footsore, writes Susan Mansfield
Release date for Outlander: Blood of my Blood season 2 confirmed for autumn following series finale
While the final season is over, fans won’t have too long to wait to dive back into the world of Outlander.
Marina at the Glasgow O2 Academy: Here are 13 pictures from the gig – and the full setlist
The singer played a career-spanning set.
Jeff Goldblum, Glasgow review: ‘gleeful hamminess’
Goldblum’s goofy stage presence belies his ability as a seasoned musician, writes Fiona Shepherd
Fringe show to explore career of “scandal-plagued peer” Lord Peter Mandelson
The show will be told in Lord Peter Mandelson’s own words
Arts and Culture
‘Grief and loss’ as River City town of Shieldinch bought by housebuilder
The site was bought earlier this year
Film and TV
Backrooms review: ‘properly creepy’
Precocious filmmaking talent Kane Parsons takes the hackneyed trauma narrative that powers so much horror and transforms it into something genuinely exciting in Backrooms, writes Alistair Harkness
Arts and Culture
Pride themed concert first by major Scottish orchestra to celebrate ‘centuries of LGBTQ+ artists’
The concert will feature music from Chappell Roan and Francis Poulenc
Film and TV
Who Will Be The Next James Bond? Here are the 10 stars tipped to take on the 007 role – Callum Turner and Tom Francis now joint favourite
With auditions now underway, it’s only a matter of time before we know who will be taking on one of the biggest roles in cinema.
Theatre and Stage
Theatre reviews: Educating Rita | Breathtaking Roads
Grace Galloway and Richard Conlon make for a poignant pairing in Debbie Hannan’s sharp-eyed production of Educating Rita at Dundee Rep, writes Joyce McMillan
Music
Carla J Easton, Glasgow review: ‘telling it like it is’
After 20 years as a keyboard player, Carla J Easton has taken up guitar, with impressive results, writes Fiona Shepherd
Music
Ray Lamontagne, Glasgow review: ‘abundantly soulful’
This concert to mark the 20th anniversary of Ray Lamontagne’s breakthrough album was a reminder of why it was so successful, writes Paul Whitelaw
Arts and Culture
Engaging with AI in publishing industry ‘essential’ as university press signs over content to train machines
The panel discussion took place at the Scottish Book Trade Conference in Edinburgh
Theatre and Stage
2.22 A Ghost Story, Playhouse, Edinburgh review: ‘a shrieking success’
This latest version of Danny Robins’ play is performed with terrific pace and pizazz and features some impressively terrifying sound, lighting and design, writes Joyce McMillan
Theatre and Stage
Once, Pitlochry Festival Theatre review: ‘a love song to Dublin’
The story of Once is arguably a slight one, writes Joyce McMillan, but John Tiffany and his team are still able to spin it into a beautiful, gently-paced evening of…
Books
Richard Thompson, Edinburgh review: ‘richly expressive’
He may be 77 now, but Richard Thomson still feels connected and vital, writes David Pollock
Music
Jonah and the scale: Why Bible stories work so well as ‘mini operas’
Next month, opera production company Hera will team up with Mahogany Opera and the Dunedin Consort for a new touring production titled In the Belly of the Beast - three…
Arts and Culture
It’s becoming difficult to stay private after viral Hitz FM dance video – Dr. Bright Ofosu
Dr. Terry Bright Ofosu, Head of the Dance Department at the School of Performing Arts, University of Ghana, says life has become increasingly difficult to keep private following his viral…
Books
Insider’s Choice: New Scottish books to look out for in June
From beach reads to murder mysteries to dystopian thrillers, there’s something for everyone next month, writes Vikki Reilly
Art
Magnus Linklater on ‘a hugely important moment’ for Little Sparta
Ian Hamilton Finlay’s garden Little Sparta has been described as ‘the most important work of art made in Scotland in the second half of the 20th century’. Now its future…
Books
Land by Maggie O’Farrell review: ‘her most ambitious novel to date’
Maggie O’Farrell sets herself some major challenges in her centuries-straddling new book, then soars gracefully above every one, writes David Robinson
Arts and Culture
Balamory commissioned for two more series after ‘incredibly special’ success of reboot
Balamory returned to the BBC in April after 20 years
Arts and Culture
First ever all-female shortlist for Bloody Scotland debut prize
Bloody Scotland will take place in September
Arts and Culture
Landmark Edinburgh church put up for sale for £3m by ballet dancer
The church was once home to a production of Hamlet starring Sir Ian McKellen
Arts and Culture
‘New era’ for Little Sparta as gardens eyes £5 million endowment fund to secure future
The gardens are celebrating their 60th anniversary this year
Arts and Culture
Ed Sheeran Brings LOOP Tour to Costa Rica This Saturday
San José is gearing up for one of the biggest concert events the country has seen in years. On Saturday, May 30, 2026, British singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran will take the…
Music
Album reviews: Mull Historical Society | Hue and Cry | Wojtek the Bear
On the latest Mull Historical Society album, Colin MacIntyre soundtracks lyrics supplied by his favourite authors inspired by a photograph of their choosing, writes Fiona Shepherd
Music
Marina Glasgow 02 Academy Stage Times: Gig set times, support, tickets, setlist and age restrictions
The singer is touring her critically-acclaimed new album.
Music
The Boys of Dungeon Lane by Paul McCartney review: ‘rheumy-eyed nostalgia’
Named after a street close to his childhood home, Paul McCartney’s new album plays out like a musical adaptation of the early chapters of his autobiography, writes Fiona Shepherd
Books
Noble Beasts by Lucy Waverley review: ‘A stunning historical novel’
Based on the troubled life of 19th century artist Sir Edwin Landseer, Noble Beasts is utterly captivating, writes Rachel Mackie
Arts and Culture
Rom com filmed in Glasgow over 23 days to be screened across UK cinemas
The film was shot in Glasgow
Arts and Culture
Arts diary: Andrew O’Hagan’s big Bob Dylan miss and the SNL Fringe fund auction
Kai Fitzharris wowed judges with his performance
Film and TV
Film reviews: Tuner | My Mother’s Wedding
Starring Leo Woodall as a piano tuner turned safe cracker, Tuner is summer movie with brains, writes Alistair Harkness
Arts and Culture
‘Rare’ contents of Scottish stately home to be auctioned off as house sold for first time in 250 years
The house is being sold for the first time in 250 years