25 m. ago Edinburgh International Festival dance review: Scottish Ballet's Mary, Queen of Scots

The iconic title character is upstaged by an older Queen Elizabeth in Scottish Ballet’s vivid portrayal of the parallel courts of Scotland and England, writes Lucy Ribchester

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20 h. ago Fringe in full colour: Let your favourite colour guide your festival picks

With nearly 4,000 shows to choose from at this year’s Edinburgh Festival Fringe, deciding where to begin can be overwhelming. Do you search online? Trust the flyerer on the Mile? Or maybe you let your favourite colour make the call.

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20 h. ago Four Star Comedy at the Edinburgh Fringe 2025: 17 acclaimed shows you can still get tickets to see this weekend

Looking for some comedy at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe this weekend? We’ve got you covered.

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22 h. ago Dan Gunn on reconstructing the life of Muriel Sparks through letters

Few people have immersed themselves in the lives of great writers as thoroughly as Edinburgh-born academic Dan Gunn.

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22 h. ago Dan Gunn on reconstructing the life of Muriel Spark through letters

Few people have immersed themselves in the lives of great writers as thoroughly as Edinburgh-born academic Dan Gunn.

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24 h. ago Kate Copstick's Festival Diary: 'None of this really matters'

Scotsman comedy critic Kate Copstick shares her thoughts on what does - and doesn’t - matter at the Fringe.

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26 h. ago Fringe Firsts: six more winners of the Scotsman's prestigious theatre awards

Our prizes for new writing premiered at the Fringe are announced each Friday during August - today we’re delighted to reveal our second week of winners.

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33 h. ago Hibs and Partizan Belgrade deliver an Edinburgh Festival thriller with extraordinary goal and plot twists

Hibs progress in Conference League on night of high drama at Easter Road

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39 h. ago Sturgeon says she could foster a child if her life ‘calms down sufficiently’

The former Scottish first minister spoke about the prospect at the Edinburgh International Book Festival.

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39 h. ago Sturgeon: I was not victim of ‘coercive control’ by former mentor Salmond

Former first minister Nicola Sturgeon was questioned on her relationship with her predecessor at the Edinburgh International Book Festival.

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39 h. ago Multinational acrobatic troupe Copenhagen Collective on their dazzling Fringe debut

With a 17-strong cast from 14 different countries, communication is key for the energised members of the self-described ‘Chaos Collective’. By Susan Mansfield

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40 h. ago Sturgeon tells of fresh abuse in ‘toxic’ trans rights debate

The former Scottish first minister was speaking at the Edinburgh International Book Festival on Thursday.

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45 h. ago Edinburgh Festivals Diary: Spot the famous spouse as new shows come to town

Spot the celebrity at new shows starting at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe

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46 h. ago Edinburgh International Film Festival 2025 Star Guests: 10 famous faces who will walk the red carpet

A week-long celebration of film gets underway this week in Edinburgh.

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46 h. ago Edinburgh Fringe cabaret and variety reviews: Apocalypse Cabaret: Songs for the End of the World | Dangerous Goods | Arthur Hull’s Flop: The Best Songs From The Worst Musicals Ever Written

If it’s the end of the world as we know it then go out feeling fine with Scout Durwood’s first-rate one-woman karaoke-confessional Apocalypse Cabaret

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61 h. ago Canvas of Sound with Tazeen Qayyum at EIF: 'There's something special about seeing an artist working live'

In her Edinburgh International Festival collaboration with musicians Basel Rajoub and Feras Charestan, conceptual artist Tazeen Qayyum hopes to ‘touch some souls’. Interview by Jim Gilchrist

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62 h. ago Watch: Magic, ventriloquism and a special guest in The Scotsman at the Edinburgh Festivals

The latest edition of our video show is jam packed with interviews and

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64 h. ago My Festival – Laura Benanti: 'Expect many, many deeply embarrassing personal stories'

Comedian Laura Benanti catches The Scotsman up on her Fringe so far, as well as a healthy dose of recommended shows that have caught her eye.

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66 h. ago The 22 best Edinburgh bars to enjoy during the Festivals according to bartenders

We’ve asked some drinks experts to share their favourite places in Edinburgh to enjoy a drink or two during the Festivals.

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69 h. ago ‘Incredible’ $200,000 gift allows US actor to stage twin Edinburgh Festival Fringe shows

“It’s an astonishing act of generosity that made the dream of sharing my work on a global stage in a magical city like Edinburgh a reality” – Jason Woods

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