Jul 22, 2026
This year’s Wigtown Book Festival will feature more than 250 events – including appearances by famous names – with a series of special themes ranging from Scottish debut novels to witchcraft. There will also be live music, film, theatre, podcasts, guided walks,...
Jul 13, 2026
Lurking in the shadows behind everything from the cases of Sherlock Holmes to the films of Alfred Hitchcock is the Irvine-educated “Godfather of horror” Edgar Allan Poe. According to actor and Poe enthusiast Stephen Smith, it’s difficult to overstate the influence of...
Jul 13, 2026
A Better Memory is a world-premiere exploring the role AI can play in grieving. Through an AI voice assistant built from Harold’s messages, recordings and digital footprint, Eleanor can once again hear her husband’s voice, revisit old jokes, and be taken care of. For...
Jul 13, 2026
Draw your quills, sharpen your wits and polish your pickaxes for the knock-down, drag-out, take no prisoners, Great Shakespeare Showdown in Silver City. The tale unfolds in the Fall of 1882 in Leadville, Colorado. And while the play is fictional, the setting is not....
Jun 26, 2026
The fifth annual Edinburgh Deaf Festival (EDF) will be bigger, brighter and bolder than ever before – offering a superb line-up of home-grown and international shows and events. The 2026 programme was launched last night by the festival’s newly appointed director, the...
Jun 16, 2026
Our world is shaped by powerful and unseen forces – but what are the strongest of them all and can they be mastered by scientist and magician Kevin Quantum? At this year’s Edinburgh Fringe, he presents a thrilling new show blending cutting-edge illusion, psychology,...
Jun 15, 2026
Some Marys have ruled nations, entranced the world with song, or transformed science and healthcare. Others have been pimps, pirates and pickpockets. One of the most famous, Mary Shelley (1797-1851), gave the world much to think about. Mother of Sci Fi (with her...
Jun 8, 2026
Returning from the USA to clear out his childhood home in Glasgow, John Anthony Gorman finds the rooms aren’t just packed with their possessions – they overflow with memories. His dad John and mum Ann were strong characters, well-kent in Motherwell where they ran The...
Jun 4, 2026
Scottish primary and secondary pupils have pioneered practical and straightforward projects that could cut waste and save money for schools throughout the country. One – a clever but simple redesign of primary school packed lunches – has the potential to cut costs by...
Jun 3, 2026
Double Fringe First winners Pepperdine Scotland and playwright Lynda Radley have renewed their partnership to premiere an urgent new work addressing the power and potential abuse of technology. Lifelong, running from 5-17 August at this year’s Edinburgh Fringe, is set...
