Arts & Entertainment
The latest arts and entertainment highlights, previews, reviews, music and film features and opinion pieces from The Skinny writers.
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ArtRethinking Roots: Shen Xin on Highland Embassy
We speak with Isle of Skye-based artist Shen Xin about the ecological and spiritual themes running through their exhibition at Collective in Edinburgh Read more »| 27 Nov 2025 -
MusicSpotlight On... Vagrant Real Estate
Aberdonian producer Vagrant Real Estate may have just put together the most Scottish record of 2025 – we catch up with the man behind the moniker, Nick Cronin, to find out more Read more »| 27 Nov 2025 -
MusicPeter Cat @ The Mash House, Edinburgh, 21 Nov
Peter Cat bring a challenging but alluring soundscape to The Mash House to launch their new album, Starchamber Read more »| 27 Nov 2025 -
MusicNourished by Time @ The Art School, Glasgow, 22 Nov
Marcus Brown, aka Nourished by Time, puts in a party-starting performance in Glasgow Read more »| 25 Nov 2025 -
FilmFeels on Wheels: Harry Lighton on Pillion
Pillion dives into the sub-dom relationship between a meek traffic warden (Harry Melling) and a hunky biker (Alexander Skarsgård). Writer-director Harry Lighton tells us more about his funny, horny, tender and thoughtful debut feature Read more »| 24 Nov 2025 -
FilmBlue Moon
Richard Linklater pulls another all-nighter in this anti-biopic of Broadway songwriter Lorenz Hart set over one momentous evening Read more »| 24 Nov 2025
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MusicLorde @ OVO Hydro, Glasgow, 19 Nov
On her long-awaited return to Glasgow, Lorde delivers the costume changes and bombast of an arena pop show with intimacy and vulnerability Read more »| 21 Nov 2025 -
TheatreManipulate Festival reveals 2026 programme
Animation, puppetry and visual theatre festival Manipulate has announced its 2026 programme, with highlights including world premieres from Sadiq Ali, Disaster Plan and Vanishing Point, and a brand new competition for Scottish animated films Read more »| 21 Nov 2025 -
MusicSpotlight on... Simone Seales
With their debut album Dearest out this weekend, we catch up with cellist and poet Simone Seales Read more »| 20 Nov 2025 -
MusicAlex G @ Barrowlands, Glasgow, 17 Nov
The lo-fi indie hero from Philly delivers a rousing set to a crowd of clearly dedicated (if not entirely attentive) devotees at the Barras Read more »| 19 Nov 2025 -
MusicIona Zajac – Bang
Debut album Bang confirms Iona Zajac as one of Scotland’s most fearless and intriguing new voices Read more »| 19 Nov 2025 -
MusicSmerz @ Stereo, Glasgow, 16 Nov
Norwegian duo Smerz live up to the hype with a bewitching live take on their excellent second album, Big city life Read more »| 19 Nov 2025 -
TheatreThe Gateway Writing Festival @ Studio Theatre, Edinburgh
The Gateway Writing Festival offers an exciting and surprisingly broad showcase of new theatrical talent Read more »| 17 Nov 2025 -
FilmBAFTA Scotland 2025: The Winners
The Outrun and On Falling shared the spoils at this year’s BAFTA Scotland awards, while Trainspotting and Star Wars star Ewan McGregor was honoured for his Outstanding Contribution to Film & Television Read more »| 17 Nov 2025 -
MusicSimone Seales – Dearest
Simone Seales' debut album of cello and poetry shares memories of their first queer romance with the reflective glimmer of a nostalgic storyteller Read more »| 17 Nov 2025