5 d. ago 17 of Scotland's most popular lost nightclubs and music venues you may remember, from the 60s to the noughties

Scotland has had some amazing nightclubs over the years, from quirky indie venues to cavernous superclubs.

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6 d. ago Visitors to Linlithgow Palace live Renaissance music and discover the world of embroidery this summer

Historic Environment Scotland (HES) returns with its popular Living History programme on Mondays and Tuesdays from Monday, June 30, until Tuesday, August 12.

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1 week ago A man of sense and wide sensibilities, Alfred Brendel was simply the pianist of pianists

His technique was of the highest order, his performances unmatched – but it was always at the service of the music, not of his own reputationAlfred Brendel would have scorned the suggestion he was the world’s leading pianist. He would have dismissed such an accolade as banal, journalistic and ignorant. He would, of course, have been right. Piano playing, he once said, was never sufficient, even when it was faultless.Yet, for a generation of musicians, especially in Britain, where he lived the second half of his long life, this dismissal of his own greatness could itself be dismissed as false modesty. When London’s Royal Festival Hall, still at that time the capital’s most cherished classical music large venue, reopened after a long renovation in 2007, the choice of its first recitalist was a no-brainer. For his legions of admirers, Brendel was always the one. Continue reading...

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1 week ago 21 of the best photos capturing 90s vibes at Scotland's pubs and bars, including popular landlords

From punters to popular landlords, including two football legends, these intoxicating photos show life at pubs and bars around Scotland in the 1990s.

Culture

1 week ago ‘Door open’ for Arctic Monkeys’ Alex Turner to play at music venue’s final gig

The Leadmill in Sheffield announced it would have to leave its premises after losing a long-running eviction battle with its landlord.

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2 w. ago Popular Scottish pub known for being heart of the community wins prestigious award

An East Renfrewshire bar is one of just six in the UK to win a national award for community impact.

Events

2 w. ago Scotland natives are bringing back popular game show to the Edinburgh Fringe

Gooses Quizzes, Edinburgh’s premier quiz company, has today announced the return of its popular show, The Elimination Game, to the Edinburgh Fringe 2025. The Elimination Game will run consecutively across 25 nights from July 31 - August 24 at Assembly Rooms, Bijou on George Street.

Sport

2 w. ago Police launch investigation after human leg found on beach in South Ayrshire

Police Scotland say inquiry under way after officers called to Prestwick beach Police are investigating after a human leg was found on a beach in South Ayrshire in Scotland.Officers were called to the scene on Prestwick beach, a popular attraction with views of the Isle of Arran from the shoreline, on the morning of 10 June. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago 17th Century Scottish pub named among the best in the UK for live music

A much-loved Glasgow pub has been named one of the UK’s top live music venues by Eat Drink Meet

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2 w. ago Composer returns to his Ayrshire roots as part of Scottish Chamber Orchestra Summer tour

The orchestra is bringing world-class music to venues across Scotland and part of the Ayrshire region will be on the tour.

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3 w. ago Every major blockbuster movie being filmed in Scotland this summer

Scotland has become a popular location for Hollywood blockbusters with a number of films being shot in the country and more on the way, including the likes of The Odyssey and Spiderman 4.

Culture

3 w. ago Expert warns against popular summer drink which can cause dehydration as Scotland to hit 20C

There are certain things people should be avoiding during hot weather, as it could worsen the effects of dehydration.

Events

3 w. ago MP urges Government to protect live music venues from new neighbours’ complaints

‘Live music’s in crisis, the Government needs to be listening,’ Dame Caroline Dinenage MP told the Commons.

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3 w. ago Christmas at the Botanics returns, promising new lights, enchanting sounds and a touch of romance

Festive fans can get a head start on the season as tickets go on sale for one of Scotland’s most popular winter attractions – Christmas at the Botanics.

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3 w. ago I'm an ex Liverpool kid who was lost boy at Hibs and banned from every Edinburgh nightclub for peeing against a wall

The former Liverpool kid admits his time in the capital in 2011 was life-changing as he changed his ways

Society

3 w. ago 'Lost boy': Victor Palsson on Hibs spell, nightclub incident, giving up alcohol and varied career

Iceland midfielder landed six-month ban but has gone on to travel world and be successful

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3 w. ago 'Lost boy': Victor Palsson lifts lid on Hibs spell, nightclub incident, giving up alcohol and career

Iceland midfielder landed six-month ban but has gone on to travel world and be successful

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3 w. ago Manchester's lost nightclubs we loved despite the sticky floors and sweaty walls

Remembering those chaotic nights when tomorrow's pounding head and queasy guts were an accepted part of a big night out

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3 w. ago Scottish Labour win pivotal Holyrood byelection, beating incumbent SNP and surging Reform UK

Voters in the central seat of Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse rallied around popular local candidate Davy RussellScottish Labour has won a pivotal Holyrood byelection, beating the incumbent SNP and fighting off Reform UK’s aggressive racist campaigning, in a remarkable turnaround of fortunes that will boost the party ahead of next year’s Scottish parliamentary elections.Voters in the central Scotland seat of Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse rallied round the popular local candidate Davy Russell after a toxic campaign that saw Nigel Farage launch an unprecedented series of personal racist attacks on Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Scottish Labour wins pivotal Holyrood byelection, beating incumbent SNP and surging Reform UK

Labour celebrated the ‘incredible’ win in the central seat of Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse, as voters rallied around popular local candidate Davy RussellScottish Labour is celebrating an “incredible” win in a pivotal Holyrood byelection, beating the incumbent SNP and fighting off Reform UK’s “racist” campaigning, in a result that confounded predictions and will boost the party ahead of next year’s Scottish parliamentary elections.Voters in the central Scotland seat of Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse rallied round the popular local candidate Davy Russell after a toxic campaign that saw Nigel Farage launch an unprecedented series of personal attacks on Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar, labelled racist by SNP leader John Swinney. Continue reading...

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