26 h. ago 10 highlights from the 2025 Edinburgh International Festival programme

Highlights include a new play starring Brian Cox and a ballet based on the life of Mary, Queen of Scots

Politics

26 h. ago Artists have the power to stand up for truth, says Edinburgh festival director

Performers can fight cynicism in age of Trump, says Nicola Benedetti as she announces 2025 programmeMusicians and artists should challenge disinformation and cynicism in global politics by standing up for fundamental truths, the violinist Nicola Benedetti has said.Benedetti, the director of the Edinburgh international festival, said the arts played an essential role during periods of turmoil by showing the best of human achievement. Continue reading...

Culture

46 h. ago The viral fried chicken chain that 'broke the internet' opens first Edinburgh branch on historic street

This hyped brand is famous for its fried chicken sandwich

Politics

53 h. ago BFI Flare 2025: The best films to see at London's longstanding LGBTQIA+ film festival

Queer horror shorts, poignant romances, must-see documentaries and uplifting tales of body positivity and community: the 39th edition of BFI Flare has it all

Culture

3 d. ago Manchester International Festival 2025 programme revealed with life

Manchester International Festival's full programme for 2025 has been revealed

Politics

3 d. ago Hay Festival 2025: ‘Carnival of ideas’ returns with new events programme

Annual literary event has become a prominent occasion in British culture and boasts a star-studded lineup with over 600 events

Politics

9 d. ago Celebrate 'International Waffle Day at Duck & Waffle Edinburgh

Duck & Waffle Edinburgh at St James Quarter is once again celebrating 'International Waffle Day' with the much-anticipated return of ‘Waffle Week’.

Politics

1 week ago Oscars 2025 live updates: Mikey Madison beats Demi Moore for Best Actress as Anora sweeps with five awards

This year’s Oscar nominees include Demi Moore (’The Substance’), Timothée Chalamet (’A Complete Unknown’), Kieran Culkin (’A Real Pain’) and Ariana Grande (’Wicked’)

Events

1 week ago Oscars 2025: The Records, trends, and surprises to watch for

As Hollywood gears up for the Oscars 2025, discover the potential record-breakers and trends that could make this year unforgettable

Politics

1 week ago 10 reasons to visit Spain in 2025: new holidays, hikes and cultural highlights

From villas in Galicia and walks in La Gomera, to a new parador near Madrid and a horse fair in Jerez It is easy to avoid big resorts in the Canaries – the smaller islands have a handful of little towns with rural hotels dotted around. Hikers love lush La Gomera, with walks through the laurel forests in the Garajonay national park and along dramatic terraced hillsides overlooking the Atlantic. Continue reading...

Politics

2 w. ago Scotland international claims Wales winning in Edinburgh is 'incomprehensible'

There is renewed hope around the Wales team with Scotland at Murrayfield up next

Politics

2 w. ago London Fashion Week A/W 2025 highlights: S.S. Daley to Fashion East

London Fashion Week A/W 2025 highlights: S.S. Daley to Fashion East  Wallpaper*

Politics

2 w. ago I hope to make audiences gasp, says Alan Cumming on new artistic director role

The stage and screen star is currently programming the 2026 season at Pitlochry Festival Theatre.

Events

3 w. ago Scots study exposes world's glaciers melting at alarming speed

The worrying international research was led by the University of Edinburgh.

Events

3 w. ago Calcutta Cup classics: our writers pick their most memorable showdowns

As England prepare to host Scotland on Saturday, relive some of the most compelling clashes between the old foesThat bonkers 38-38 draw in 2019 clearly has to be up there. But the world’s oldest international fixture takes on a different complexion in even-numbered years. Edinburgh’s cold, malty air, the walk down past Haymarket (before the trams), the distant hills, the lone piper on the Murrayfield roof the pre-match mood always recalls the glorious tartan-tinted newspaper intro from years back. “Can we do it? Aye, I think we can.” Even as a kid, watching the great Andy Irvine from afar, and then subsequently as a uni student in Edinburgh, the most memorable matches always involved England being sent homeward to think again. So I’m choosing the 2000 game, my Calcutta Cup debut as – pinch me – the Guardian’s rugby correspondent. The weather was utterly atrocious and a strongly fancied England side, hoping for a first grand slam since 1995, were flushed away by a slithering splashdo...

Politics

3 w. ago Glasgow Short Film Festival: 'First' animated opera leads 'unleashed' programme

Scottish Opera has created a 14-minute animated film which will be screened at the Glasgow Short Film Festival

Culture

3 w. ago Popular Greater Manchester food and drink festival announces full programme

The town will celebrate its vibrant food and drink scene over the course of ten days this March

Culture

3 w. ago 39th BFI Flare: London LGBTQIA+ Film Festival full programme announced

39th BFI Flare: London LGBTQIA+ Film Festival full programme announced  British Film Institute

Culture