24 h. ago Edinburgh International Book Festival 2025: How to buy tickets

The Edinburgh International Book Festival is returning to the Scottish capital this August - and will run across a fortnight of events, including appearances from Nicola Sturgeon and Alice Oseman.

Culture

50 h. ago Concerts in Scotland 2025: The biggest gigs coming to Scotland this year, from Oasis to Kneecap

After being axed from TRNSMT, Kneecap are set to play one of the most talked about Scottish gigs of the year in July.

Politics

8 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

2 w. ago Best Airport Hotels Scotland: 9 of the best and worst Scottish airport hotels, according to travellers

If you’re set to travel to or from Scotland during your holidays this year, sometimes booking an airport hotel is the best option.

Society

2 w. ago Best Nurseries Scotland: Here are the 20 highest rated nurseries in Scotland according to 2025 Nursery Awards

With one location in Aberdeen named for a fifth consecutive year, the annual awards rank the top nurseries in Scotland for 2025.

Events

3 w. ago Concerts in Scotland 2025: The biggest gigs in Scotland this year, from Oasis to Kylie

From arena shows at Glasgow’s OVO Hydro to massive stadium concerts at Murrayfield Stadium in Edinburgh, there are plenty of huge gigs coming to Scotland in 2025.

Politics

4 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