Scotland

Push the Boat Out, Edinburgh's international poetry festival, returns this weekend with a gorgeous programme of spoken word and songwriting. Elsewhere, Queer East Festival plays in Summerhall and Nkem Okwechime has an exhibition in Dundee Read more »

From design gifts to delightful houseplants, our favourite indie boutiques to your new favourite bottle shops, here's our guide to making the most of your Christmas gift-giving Read more »

The festive season is the perfect time of year for giving – that answers the when, but what about the where? There are countless organisations across Scotland that sell sustainable products and donate all proceeds to charity. Here's some of our favourites Read more »

Here are a few of our top tips for celebrating the season, featuring maker markets, Christmas movies and racing around the city dressed as Santa Claus Read more »

Hidden Door and Loud Poets were among the winners at this year's Creative Edinburgh Awards ceremony – here's the full list of award-winners Read more »

Shae Myles' Polly Pocket-themed exhibition kicks off at Strange Field next week, complete with opening night performance. Elsewhere, Hybrid Fest plays in Glasgow and Nooriyah plays Sneaky's Read more »