6 d. ago The Scotsman’s 2025 Edinburgh Festival coverage: everything you need to know

The Scotsman has been proud to cover the Edinburgh festivals since they began in 1947, and as the festivals have grown, our coverage has grown too. We are not aware of any other daily newspaper, anywhere in the world, which produces a greater volume of professional arts criticism in a single month than we do in a typical August. This summer, we’re planning to bring you as much of the magic as we possibly can via our team of specialist writers. You can find out more about our reviewers below.

Politics

9 d. ago 'I couldn't have brought first show to Edinburgh Fringe now', warns Baby Reindeer and Fleabag producer

Baby Reindeer and Fleabag producer Francesca Moody first brought a show to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in 2011.

Events

1 week ago Irvine Welsh: Revealing documentary about Trainspotting author to close Edinburgh International Film Festival

A documentary featuring Irvine Welsh will close the Edinburgh International Film Festival.

Culture

1 week ago Irvine Welsh documentary to close Edinburgh International Film Festival

Reality Is Not Enough is said to be a thrilling and revealing exploration of Trainspotting author Welsh.

Culture

1 week ago ITV The Chase Paul Singha's health battle which has made comedy career 'harder'

Paul Sinha, who is known as The Sinnerman, often performed stand-up comedy at Edinburgh Fringe Festival but has been forced to give up a vital part of his career.

Events

1 week ago Edinburgh Festival Fringe performers to get married live on stage in 'first legal wedding' in 78 years

The pair are believed to be the first performers to have a legal wedding with a ticketed audience at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

Society

1 week ago Staff members from Livingston school complete fundraising run as part of Edinburgh Marathon Festival

Around 30 staff members from The James Young High School in Livingston successfully completed the run.

Culture

1 week ago Filmhouse Edinburgh: Images show scaffolding gone as cinema nears reopening

A June reopening as been mooted for Edinburgh’s Filmhouse reopening.

Culture

1 week ago Edinburgh festivals: 12 shows to be performed at Traverse Theatre this August

There are 12 shows, including 10 premieres

Culture

1 week ago Miriam Margolyes insists she will do Edinburgh Festival Fringe show, after 'absurd' health claims

Miriam Margolyes is to perform at the Fringe

Culture

1 week ago I'm a boomer and the changes to Scotland over 75 years are staggering

Former director of Edinburgh Festival Fringe documents “staggering pace of change” over his lifetime

Politics

1 week ago Miriam Margolyes: Iconic Festival Fringe performer warns it is 'unlikely' she will perform in Edinburgh again

Miriam Margolyes has planned a Charles Dickens themed show for this summer at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

Events

1 week ago Edinburgh Festival Fringe: Shedinburgh location revealed as line

The new Edinburgh Festival Fringe venue will pay artists to perform.

Politics

2 w. ago Edinburgh winter festivals worth almost £200 million to city – report

The events drew more than 2.8 million visitors

Economics

2 w. ago Dad did not eat his Christmas dinner then got cancer diagnosis

Jim Delaney, 66, who lives in Edinburgh, had noticed subtle signs leading up to the festive period, including unexplained weight loss, tiredness, and back pain

Science

2 w. ago International Booker Prize: The winner that will be showcased at 2025 Edinburgh International Book Festival

The author and translator of the winning book will appear at the Edinburgh International Book Festival

Culture

3 w. ago Celebrating 40 years of The List: Festival Awards return to honour Edinburgh’s creative spirit

As the beating heart of the world’s arts calendar, Edinburgh is no stranger to acclaim. But in August 2025, the city will play host once more to an accolade with a distinctly Scottish voice: The List Festival Awards are set to return, shining a spotlight on the artists, ideas and innovation that define the Edinburgh Festivals.

Events

3 w. ago Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo 2025: How to buy tickets, dates and who is performing this year

The Tattoo will feature a ‘storyteller’ for the first time

Events

4 w. ago Edinburgh Festival Fringe: 12 shows to highlight at Assembly

Assembly has unveiled 80 new shows at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe - and here are 12 to highlight, as selected by The Scotsman’s arts correspondent.

Culture

4 w. ago 'I watched my kids go flying in fairground horror as waltzer car came off the track'

The heart-stopping moment a fairground ride car 'smashed about before coming off the track' at a festival in Edinburgh was captured in footage - children on the ride were 'shaken'

Events