News
The latest music, comedy and arts news from Scotland.
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Food And DrinkNorthwest Food News – August 2014
Yet more openings – hello Slim’s Pork Chop Express and Hawksmoor – plus the returning Dig the City and further excuses to drink craft beer Read more »| 31 Jul 2014 -
Music
Scottish labels, promoters and publications reunite for The Pleasance Sessions 2014
The Phantom Band, Remember Remember and The Twilight Sad are among the names announced for the indoor autumn mini-festival's second coming... Read more »| 18 Jul 2014 -
Food And DrinkScottish Food News – July 2014
Having been undermined by Glasgow's Commonwealth Games, the city of pandas and insanely-priced public transport systems hits back with burgers, street food, and beer made by students Read more »| 01 Jul 2014 -
Food And DrinkNorthwest Food News - July 2014
We’re not on a mission to get you bladdered, promise. But, er, July brings with it a trio of wine experts with a puntastic name – plus new openings in the form of Maray, Salvi’s Cucina and The Nag’s Head, and a foodie festival in a big park Read more »| 01 Jul 2014 -
Music
James Murphy, Swervedriver and more join East End Social finale weekend
Part of the Glasgow 2014 Cultural Programme (and a most welcome addition to the Scottish festival season), The East End Social and Chemikal Underground have ... Read more »| 30 Jun 2014 -
Music
Young Fathers win Scottish Album of the Year Award
Edinburgh hip-hop experimentalists Young Fathers were chosen ahead of Boards Of Canada, Chvrches and Edwyn Collins at the Glasgow Barrowlands ceremony Read more »| 20 Jun 2014
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Food And Drink
Northwest Food News – June 2014
This month: giant pork scratchings and some things beginning with 'A', including a new restaurant for Crosby and awards of the street food variety Read more »| 03 Jun 2014 -
FestivalsEIFF 2014: A Year of Transformation
From classic Iranian cinema and teen turmoil to Don Johnson and loved-up zombies, this year's Edinburgh Film Festival has all bases covered. We take a closer look at its “transformative” programme Read more »| 03 Jun 2014 -
Food And Drink
Scottish Food News – June 2014
June's food news features indoor picnics, lots of gin, and the chance to have a scientist study your hangover Read more »| 03 Jun 2014 -
MusicBoards of Canada, Mogwai, Steve Mason and Young Fathers make Scottish Album of the Year shortlist
The final shortlist for the Scottish Album Of The Year 2013 was unveiled today, following surprisingly convivial discussions amongst the judging panel. With ... Read more »| 29 May 2014 -
Music
Remember Remember preview third album, Forgetting The Present
On 30 June, Glasgow's Remember Remember return with their new album Forgetting The Present, on Mogwai's Rock Action label. Today, the band unveiled the first... Read more »| 15 May 2014 -
Festivals
Liverpool International Music Festival welcomes Rustie, Forest Swords and more
This year's Liverpool International Music Festival (15-31 Aug) features its most ambitious music programe yet, featuring big names and cutting edge cult favo... Read more »| 15 May 2014 -
Art
Nighthawks: Manchester After Hours & NQ After Dark
As the sun sets this Thursday, Manchester's cultural spaces open their doors for a night of art, music and literature Read more »| 14 May 2014 -
Art
Art News: RIP 'Alien' designer H.R. Giger; plus exhibitions and events
In today's Art News, we mourn the passing of biomechanical artist H.R. Giger, designer of the xenomorph from the Alien films; and take a look at upcoming exhibitions and events, including the premiere of a new film by artist Phil Collins Read more »| 14 May 2014 -
Books
Books News: Neu! Reekie! in NYC; CoastWord Literary Festival returns
In today's Books News, we take a trip to NYC with Neu! Reekie!; have a look at the programme for Dunbar's literature festival Coastword; and pick out some highlights from May's literary events calendar Read more »| 14 May 2014