9 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.

Politics

30 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

Culture

48 h. ago Festivals diary: Baby Reindeer producer on why performers should put on shows in the smallest venue possible

Industry figures gathered at Shedinburgh to hear from a panel of veteran producers

Culture

60 h. ago Festivals diary: Why working Fringe is like training for the Marathon des Sables, and flies in the Spiegeltent

The heat makes the Fringe an endurance

Sport

3 d. ago Festivals diary: Where does a magician get his rope and a case of mistaken identity

A new rope supplier is being sought

Politics

6 d. ago Edinburgh festivals diary: the divided Fringe means we must celebrate the weird and wonderful grassroots

Guest diarist Kate Copstick is exasperated at the divided Fringe but eventually finds her happy place

Culture

7 d. ago 10 best festival essentials to buy now for August 2025 – from tents to power banks

Still got a festival left in your 2025 diary? From Boardmasters to Reading, here’s the kit that’ll keep you dry, charged and comfortable without blowing your budget.

Economics

9 d. ago Edinburgh festivals diary: Edinburgh, I am ashamed of you after experiencing anti

An experience of anti-English prejudice results in our diarist Jane Bradley feeling unwelcome in her own home town.

Politics

1 week ago Festivals diary: Why Make it Happen gave me flashbacks and who is the Fringe's comedy audience legend?

Make It Happen gave me flashbacks to the credit crunch

Events

1 week ago Magic, mime and a whole lot of eating cheese: in praise of the ‘spesh acts’ that are thriving on the Fringe

Comedy may always appear to dominate the Fringe but specialist acts are staging a spirited comeback. Kate Copstick salutes those single-minded performers who embrace the esoteric

Politics

1 week ago Festivals diary: Flying chandeliers and venue closures as Amber wind warning hits Edinburgh

Amber wind warning causes festivals chaos

Events

1 week ago Festival diary: Pickle crisps and anatomically correct 3D models, the madness of Meet the Media

Meet the Media was an intense experience with dozens of performers pitching their shows

Culture