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27/07/2024

'Does the 'Scottish cringe' prevent us from valuing Scottish food? And what even is Scottish food, anyway?'

Scotland has a rich tradition of hearty, distinctive cooking – so where has it gone? And how can we revive it in a globalised, hyperconnected world?

26/07/2024

Ahead of a release party this weekend, we catch up with The Twistettes...

Following the release of their fired-up Tory C***s single, and ahead of the launch show at Wee Red Bar, we catch up with The Twistettes' Jo D'arc.

25/07/2024

Pop Mutations keeps going from strength to strength...

With live music across five venues in four days, the 2024 edition of Pop Mutations showcases some of the most exciting new acts in Scotland.

23/07/2024

"Fun is contagious, and joy is contagious..."

We chat anxiety, tiny crowds and supporting marginalised artists with hotly-anticipated Fringe debutante Kemah Bob.

22/07/2024

'The Barras' reputation as a place where you get buy anything and everything rings true...'

For over 100 years, the Barras Market in Glasgow's East End has been a hotbed of change, creativity, and cuisine. Sean Wai Keung spends the day beneath the legendary red arches.

19/07/2024

The festival of female filmmakers returns to Tiree this September...

Sea Change, Scotland’s annual film festival celebrating female filmmaking talent, returns to the Hebridean island of Tiree this autumn – here's a look at the programme.

18/07/2024

'The Fringe is a space to discover new work in comedy and theatre. I want EIFF to be the same thing for film...'

We sit down with new Edinburgh International Film Festival director Paul Ridd to discuss his vision for EIFF’s future and the films that have shaped his taste in cinema.

16/07/2024

We chat to Fantastic Man as they hit the road...

Ahead of their inaugural Aviemore all-dayer, we catch up with Fantastic Man's David Weaver to find out more.

15/07/2024

The National bring a heady mix of big feelings, utter chaos, and bruised romanticism...

Amidst interpretative dance and anarchy around props, The National hit Edinburgh Castle with a heady mix of big, big feelings and a defeated contemporary existentialism.

15/07/2024

The Joy Hotel prove themselves masters of suspense, of tension and release, and of creating a damn good soundscape.

The Joy Hotel invite you to stay a while and sop up the impeccable songwriting, instrumentation and production of their debut album Ceremony.

14/07/2024

Just how much *does* it cost to bring a show to the Fringe?

We take a deep dive into the realities of Fringe budgets with a trio of comedians coming to Edinburgh this summer – Sam Lake, Kathleen Hughes and Dean T. Beirne.

13/07/2024

This summer Glasgow gets a glut of exciting festivals with a focus on local artists...

We take a look at the current state of festivals in Scotland, and highlight four grassroots and community-focused parties to check out in Glasgow this July and August.

12/07/2024

'The Bothy Bass energy is always mental. We had to slow it down a bunch because people were getting hurt in mosh pits...'

Aberdeenshire’s finest clubbing export – Massie – discusses Doric, Boiler Room, and a brand-new game.

12/07/2024

Cassandra Jenkins stargazes her way into glistening enlightenment on her newest album My Light, My Destroyer

Cassandra Jenkins stargazes her way into glistening enlightenment on her newest album My Light, My Destroyer.

11/07/2024

Hit the road and check out some excellent galleries and museums...

Fancy getting out of the city this summer on an affordable day trip that promises fun, adventure and a chance to learn about urgent issues from climate change to colonialism?

10/07/2024

Edinburgh International Film Festival is back with new venues, a new director, and a bunch of brand new films...

This year’s EIFF is made up of 37 new feature films, 18 world premieres, new films from Alice Lowe, Mark Cousins and Ben Rivers, plus Gaspar Noé in conversation.

10/07/2024

Time to shout out your favourite Scottish album of the past year...

The Scottish Album of the Year Award for 2024 launches today, with public submissions open until the end of July.

09/07/2024

The local heroes to check out at this year's festival...

We pick out a baker's dozen of Scottish comedians to add to your Edinburgh Fringe 2024 hitlist.

08/07/2024

"Basically, I’m trying to ask the question, ‘What does it mean to narrate a story of a life?’"

Spanish philosopher turned filmmaker Paul B Preciado speaks to us about his bold essay film Orlando, My Political Biography, an adaptation of Virginia Woolf’s seminal 1928 novel Orlando, and so much more.

07/07/2024

Memory, lineage and environmental worries featured at The Glasgow School of Art Degree Show...

The Glasgow School of Art's undergraduate degree show sees graduates invoking childhood memories, family lineages and concerns about our natural environments.

06/07/2024

Now *these* are some good sandwiches...

New to Glasgow's Southside, Kofi Kade brings Sri Lankan flavours to your lunchtime sandwich.

06/07/2024

Put down that box of cereal, and check out one of our favourites…

From spicy takes on breakfast classics to delicious baked treats, some of the best morning treats to be found across Edinburgh

05/07/2024

'Young Fathers once again prove they're a truly unmatched live act...'

Under the gaze of Stirling Castle, Young Fathers give an anthemic, cathartic performance and prove once again to be a truly unmatched live act.

04/07/2024

Mogwai's Glasgow all-dayer felt like a music festival's music festival...

Mogwai's inaugural Big City festival is a wonderfully Scottish take on the all-out all-dayer, executed to near-perfection.

04/07/2024

Head to St Andrews for world-class golf, a festival atmosphere and live music from Tom Grennan...

World-class golf, family entertainment, food, a festival atmosphere and live music from Tom Grennan – there are many reasons to make it to The AIG Women’s Open when it returns to St Andrews this summer,

04/07/2024

The long-awaited film will close this year's Edinburgh International Film Festival...

Edinburgh Film Festival will close with the world premiere of Since Yesterday: The Untold Story Of Scotland’s Girl Bands, directed by Carla J. Easton and Blair Young.

03/07/2024

"Dance Yrself Clean still hits like the first time – limbs flail, pints fly and joy is palpable..."

LCD Soundsystem return to Scotland for the first of a three-night run, and the modern legends are on top form at their favourite venue, the Barrowlands.

03/07/2024

We take the temperature of a handful of young Scottish voters...

General election season is here – and, honestly, we're not all that excited. One writer unpacks why Scotland's young voters are feeling disillusioned by yet another polling day.

02/07/2024

Songwriters around Scotland spend July doing what they do best: releasing records indie, ambient, trad, techno, basically every type of tune for keeping cool this summer

Songwriters around Scotland spend July doing what they do best; releasing records indie, ambient, trad, techno, basically every type of tune for keeping cool this summer.

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'DIG' | A Short Horror Film

In October 2023, a paranormal investigation group went to a house in the English countryside in search of something said to be hidden there. 24 hours later they were reported missing. Their whereabouts are still unknown. This is what happened. #BreakConvention #BeDrinkaware

Red Rocket: 'He is quite literally The Worst Man On The Planet'

In a clip from The Cineskinny podcast, we discuss the charming manipulation at the heart of Sean Baker's new film Red Rocket (and also provide some major spoilers for Knives Out...) Listen to The Cineskinny wherever you get your podcasts, or at pod.link/thecineskinny

Mogwai have won the 2021 SAY Award

'As The Love Continues' by Mogwai has won the Scottish Album of the Year (SAY) Award; walking away with the coveted title and the £20,000 first prize 👏🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Explore 2021's #SAYaward winner now at sayaward.com

Fiddlers on the High Seas: Then and Now (Thu 29 Apr, 8pm)

We're premiering our new short film tomorrow - a look at the past and present of Scottish fiddle music, featuring performances from Maurice Henderson, Aidan O'Rourke and Vicky Gray.