David Bowie

US singer-songwriter Taylor Swift performs onstage during Eras tour

Taylor Swift becomes Guiness World Record holder - again Beth Franklin

The Tinderbox Orchestra will be appearig at the Edinburgh Central Library during this year's Fringe. Picture: Colin Hattersley

Edinburgh Festival Fringe: Stand-out shows in the global cultural celebration Brian Ferguson

Linda Lewis has died aged 72

Linda Lewis dies: tributes pour in for 72 year-old singer Rebecca Braybrook

The Proclaimers taken off King’s coronation playlist Daniel Mcneil

A rare 1957 Radicon toy robot, owned by Lee Garrett from Edinburgh, has been valued at thousands of pounds (Picture: McTear's Auctioneers/PA Wire)

My Bowie Barbie may have soared in value but I wouldn't sell him for the world Susan Dalgety

The family of David Bowie, pictured performing in 2004, has gifted his archives to the nation (Picture: Yui Mok/PA)

Bowie's archives will give a fascinating insight into his creative genius Susan Dalgety

David Bowie as the Thin White Duke

David Bowie archive featuring 80,000 items to be made public Dennis Morton

Clockwise from left, Debbie Harry, Prince and The Beatles.

In pictures: 10 legendary Edinburgh gigs Gary Flockhart

A dalek from Dr Who invades the National Museum of Scotland, helped by staff member Liv Mullen (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Dr Who exhibition sounds great (unless Bowie is only starman for you too) Susan Dalgety

The National Library of Scotland has warned its biggest newspaper archive could be lost forever without urgent repairs (Picture: National Library of Scotland/SWNS)

Come on Angus, historic newspaper archive must be saved – Susan Dalgety Susan Dalgety

Here are 11 bands and artists who have played in Edinburgh over the years

11 bands and artists who have played in Edinburgh over the years Rachel Mackie

Placebo on tour

Placebo on tour and with new hit album after nearly a decade away Chris Page

David Bowie performs with guitarist Mick Ronson at The Marquee Club in London in 1973 (Picture: Jack Kay/Daily Express/Getty Images)

Why David Bowie deserves to be hailed as Britain's most influential artist Susan Dalgety

Artist Joe Black adds the finishing touches to a portrait of David Bowie made from over 8,500 guitar plectrums, commissioned by Sky Arts to celebrate Bowie topping a new definitive list of Britain's 50 most influential artists of the past 50 years

Bowie in top spot as 50 of most influential British artist of the past 50 years ... Sue Wilkinson

March 1977: Rock singers David Bowie, right, and Iggy Pop in Germany Photo by Evening Standard/Getty Images

Iggy Pop pays tribute to city guitarist who played with Bowie Liam Rudden

Kerry Ellis and Denis Lawson in Anything Goes

The night Ewan McGregor's famous uncle drank with David Bowie in Edinburgh bar Liam Rudden

Basil Brush is coming to the Fringe this summer - and Susan Dalgety wants a ticket. PIC: BBC.

Basil Brush - I can't wait to see the ginger punk this summer - Susan Dalgety Susan Dalgety

Dance student Emma Smith gets a preview of the Michael Clark: Cosmic Dancer exhibition at V&A Dundee. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA Wire

V&A Dundee unveils exhibition devoted to dance trailblazer Michael Clark Brian Ferguson

Paisley Abbey is playing host to the open-air spectacle About Us until 6 March. Picture: Lesley Martin

Historic Scottish Abbey transformed for launch of £120m UK culture festival Brian Ferguson

These are the top 50 British exports Richard Jenkins

David Bowie’s Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars was the first album Susan Dalgety bought (Picture: Express/Getty Images)

Ziggy Stardust would surely approve of Edinburgh's vinyl revival – Susan Dalgety Susan Dalgety

David Bowie-style cremations boom on star's anniversary amid cost of living cris... Christine Emelone

Not so grumpy Rick back on tour

Rick recognised as not so grumpy these days! Nigel Booth

New date announced for 2021 Isle of Wight Festival - and line-up news Matt Brooks

David Bowie applying his Ziggy Stardust makeup in the 1970s. Picture: R Bamber/Rex Features

David Bowie's Ziggy Stardust was born in Drummond Street Gary Flockhart

Fans can also buy coins from the Bowie collection from the Royal Mint’s website

Royal Mint launches a new Bowie collection Iain Leggat

Rediscover the work of a controversial master as Helmut Newton's centenary is ma... Peter Ormerod

Supergroup Holy Holy take David Bowie's songs on tour Gay Bolton

Queen, Bowie, Kylie? Here's whose festival set was voted the best Peter Ormerod

Form an orderly queue for the new Biffy Clyro single (Picture: PA)

On your marks, Pink Floyd fans: it’s Record Store Day – Kevin Buckle Kevin Buckle

The Beatles sit down and relax with drinks at the ABC Edinburgh.

10 legendary Edinburgh gigs throughout history Gary Flockhart

This is what you need to know about the sequel that's in the works (Photo: The Jim Henson Company)

Here’s what you need to know about the sequel to cult movie Labyrinth which is n... Rhona Shennan

Here's how the BBC is celebrating Glastonbury's 50th anniversary festival - and ... Alex Nelson

Five of the best classic concerts to watch online Peter Ormerod

Billy Connolly's stage costumes included his iconic banana boots, which helped him become a household name in Scotland in the 1970s.

Billy Connolly reveals how he became addicted to creating "weird" stage costumes Brian Ferguson

Some prime cuts from the Butcher’s table to tempt you – Kevin Buckle Kevin Buckle

Panto star Allan Stewart sings tribute to fundraising veteran Captain Tom Moore

Edinburgh panto star records spine-tingling David Bowie tribute to Captain Tom M... Rachel Mackie