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The latest music, comedy and arts news from Scotland.
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Things To DoWhat's On Scotland 28 Nov-5 Dec: Christmas Markets & more
Get in the festive spirit this weekend and get your Christmas shopping done early at one of many Christmas markets taking place across Scotland. Plus, gigs from Aldous Harding and IDLES, the Lyceum give A Christmas Carol an Edinburgh twist and more... Read more »| 28 Nov 2019 -
MusicTRNSMT's 2020 line-up: Stale, pale and male
As TRNSMT announce the first wave of acts for its 2020 edition, the festival's line-up fails to show any improvements on past criticisms Read more »| 27 Nov 2019 -
Latest NewsElection 2019: Who's best for the Arts?
When it comes to Arts and Culture, how do the major political parties stack up? In the lead-up to 12 December, The Skinny takes a closer look Read more »| 25 Nov 2019 -
Food And DrinkScottish Food Events and Festivals: December 2019
Fill up on pizza, make yourself a fancy wreath and get your Hogmanay plans sorted with this month's food events guide Read more »| 25 Nov 2019 -
Things To DoWhat's On Scotland 21-28 Nov: Music Festivals & more
The inaugural Great Western festival takes place in Glasgow this Saturday, or you can head to Szentek in St Andrews for a more electronic affair. Plus, Arika is back with its 10th episode, Fokus Film Festival returns, Björk comes to Glasgow and more... Read more »| 21 Nov 2019 -
FestivalsEdinburgh Film Festival lines up film score retrospective for 2020
EIFF celebrates the work of Ennio Morricone, Mica Levi and Delia Derbyshire in its 2020 retrospective Read more »| 20 Nov 2019
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Things To DoWhat's On Scotland 14-21 Nov: Book Festivals & more
Get your literature fix at Book Week Scotland and Edinburgh's Radical Book Fair, both kicking off this week. Plus, El Rancho Music launch with a label showcase, Spot Design Market returns for a Winter edition, Giant Swan tear up Room 2 and more... Read more »| 14 Nov 2019 -
Things To DoWhat's On Scotland 7-14 Nov: NEoN & more
Get your art fix in Dundee with the return of digital arts festival NEoN. Plus, massive gigs in Edinburgh and Glasgow from Vampire Weekend and Lizzo, the French Film Festival continues and more... Read more »| 07 Nov 2019 -
Things To DoScotland's Best Christmas Markets 2019
Fancy getting your Christmas shopping out of the way before December and supporting some local businesses at the same time? Try out one of the following Christmas markets taking place across Scotland this month Read more »| 06 Nov 2019 -
FilmBafta Scotland celebrates excellent year for Scottish film
An uncommonly good year for Scottish film was marked last night with Beats and Wild Rose picking up awards Read more »| 04 Nov 2019 -
Things To DoWhat's On Scotland 31 Oct-7 Nov: Halloween & more
Whatever kind of Halloween you're after, there are plenty of spooky options on offer across Scotland this week, from a night at the theatre to a techno extravaganza. Plus, Counterflows, Sonica, The Gospel According To Jesus, Queen of Heaven and more... Read more »| 31 Oct 2019 -
Food And DrinkScottish Food Events and Festivals: November 2019
This month, find out what Rick Stein's been up to, and learn about this great new drink called... *checks notes*... gin Read more »| 28 Oct 2019 -
Things To DoWhat's On Scotland 24-31 Oct: Film Festivals & more
Get your film fix across Scotland this week, at Africa in Motion, Document Human Rights Film Festival and Edinburgh Short Film Festival. Plus, gigs galore from Little Simz, Weyes Blood and Charli XCX, Scottish Alternative Music Awards and more... Read more »| 24 Oct 2019 -
Things To DoWhat's On Scotland 17-24 Oct: Book Festivals & more
Two festivals celebrating all things literature and literature-related hit the capital this week in the form of the Scottish International Storytelling Festival and Golden Hare Books Festival. Plus, Neu! Reekie! launch their new anthology and more... Read more »| 17 Oct 2019 -
Things To DoWhat's On Scotland 10-17 Oct: Creative Edinburgh Awards & more
Celebrate your favourite local creatives being awarded for their contributions to Scotland's cultural scene at the Creative Edinburgh Awards. Then plan the rest of your week, choosing from Tenement Trail, Scotland Loves Anime, Electronic Glasgow and more Read more »| 10 Oct 2019