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Avalanche Records owner Kevin Buckle at his new, larger store in Waverley Market

Festivals bring mixed results for city retailers - Kevin Buckle

Richard Gadd speaking at the Screen Scotland event

Edinburgh Fringe must be protected at all costs, says Richard Gadd

We said yes to every Fringe flyer we received in an unusual trip into Edinburgh city centre for the festival.

Saying yes to every Fringe flyer to get the full festival experience

One of Europe’s most stylish destination hotel brands, NYX Hotels, has officially opened its first Scottish location.

‘Bold and stylish’ hotel brand opens first Scottish location

Scottish Ballet has said it has been forced to cancel plans for more festive performances of 'Cinders!' due to the Edinburgh Visitor Levy and financial pressure on artists touring in the city.

Scottish Ballet calls for visitor levy relief after cancelling shows

The Sumo Show by Japanese company Hirazuka is to perform at the Fringe for the first time.

'1,500 years of tradition' as Japanese sumo at Fringe for first time

Edinburgh Festival Carnival 2026, held on Sunday, July 19.

Festival Carnival parade brings colour and noise to the city centre

Performers from at least 13 countries paraded along Princes Street during the Edinburgh Festival Carnival (Picture: Andrew Milligan/PA)

Carnival organisers confirm new parade route amid road closure

Performers from at least 13 countries paraded along Princes Street during the Edinburgh Festival Carnival (Picture: Andrew Milligan/PA)

Edinburgh Festival Carnival set to return after £132k funding boost

Actor Richard Rankin.

Outlander star set to narrate 2026 Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo

Fringe show One Hour Wedding will see six real-life couples marry live on stage.

Exclusive Call out for couples to marry live on stage during Edinburgh Fringe

Porty Fringe has been created by Stage Door Entertainment and will take place at Portobello Town Hall this August.

First ever Porty Fringe to take place this summer in Portobello

Have I Got News For You star Ian Hislop, Blue bassist Alex James, and electronic duo Maribou State are among the acts who have been announced for this year's Fringe By The Sea festival in North Berwick.

New acts announced for Fringe By The Sea festival in North Berwick

Ad Feature Be one of the first to see funniest new stand-up comedian in Edinburgh

Dreamboys on stage during tour

Dreamboys launch nationwide search for Edinburgh’s next stage stars

Crowds turned out en masse to see Lewis Capaldi's return to the stage as he began his latest tour in Sheffield.

I saw Lewis Capaldi at the OVO Hydro and it was a triumphant return
Lewis Capaldi made his Glasgow return, and we were there to revel in his return.
Callum McCormack

Ahead of the main parade on Monday, there is the matter of crowning a King and Queen to lead the procession - enter, the Carnival Royalty Show.

What is the Leeds West Indian Carnival Royalty Show?

Seymour Mace Does Things With Stuff is on at 12.45pm each day at Stand 2

Watch out for Hospital Tuesday - Vladimir McTavish

Which Witch?

Comedian Edy Hurst announces the Edinburgh Fringe Witch Trials 2025

Adele is included in the top 10 list!

Over 7 MILLION Brits think they’re better singers than world's best

Considered a trailblazer for female musicians who followed in her footsteps, celebrate the life of Tina Turner with a look back at some of her memorable photos.

Tina Turner: 43 photos remembering the dynamo of the music world

Cpl Moisenko from the Band of the Royal Regiment of Scotland with Tattoo Piper Major Stevie Small

Edinburgh Tattoo 2025 to look back at event's 75 year history

Eurovision 2025 is set to take place in Basel, Switzerland throughout May 2025 - here's your guide to everything you need to know before the huge European celebration.

Explainer A starters guide to the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest

Rachel Reeves has announced Civil Service cuts.

Business in under two minutes: 50,000 Civil Service jobs under threat

Limp Bizkit have been announced as part of this year’s Leeds and Reading Festivals, as organisers reveal their second wave of acts.

Leeds and Reading announce 28 new acts for 2025 - full list

Sam Fender has been announced as one of two final performers to play live at this year’s BRITs in London.

BRIT Awards 2025: final list of performers at this year’s ceremony

Adrien Brody is just one of 222 confirmed guests set to attend this year’s BAFTAs on February 16 2025.

Who’s gracing the red carpet at this year's BAFTAs ceremony?
The BAFTAs have revealed who is set to grace the red carpet at the 2025 BAFTA Film Awards 🎞📷🏆
Benjamin Jackson

Loz Samuels pictured outside the world's smallest theatre - a former public loo in Malvern, UK.

We're revamping the world’s smallest theatre...a former public loo

Margaret-Ann Dadidson, sponsors, performing act and Councillor Robert Adridge Edinburgh Lord Provost

Edinburgh care home residents enjoy The 3rd Annual Fringe Cares Festival

Richard E Grant posed for a photo with Fringe performers

Richard E Grant in Edinburgh as actor poses with Fringe performers

The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo

International acts gather for Military Tattoo show

Locals to nominate favourite pubs for Edinburgh Bar Awards 2024

Foysol Choudhury MSP

We must continue building relations after Europe Day - Foysol Choudhury

Watch as Beltane Fire Festival members perform in the streets

Will Young has a big 2024 planned (Photo: Jamie Noise 2024)

Will Young on new album and missing his dogs as he announces huge tour

Gary Knights, 64, has been a familiar face on the Royal Mile since he started entertaining festival-goers in 1985

Edinburgh performer's painting to show off decades of Fringe heritage

Jools Holland will return to BBC Two for his Annual Hootenanny 2023.

How to watch Jools Holland’s Annual Hootenanny 2023 and full line-up

Future of Edinburgh's strip clubs is uncertain

Strip club licensing scheme delayed as council seeks further legal advice

Final shortlist for Inside Soap Awards 2023 announced

A child has died after attending Camp Bestival

Child dies after falling ill at ‘UK’s favourite family festival’

Ewan Aitken
CEO Cyrenians Scotland

The Edinburgh Festivals are at the heart of the city’s economy, but who’s gettin...

18 pics of the Edinburgh International Festival in the 1950s and 1960s

Popular Glaswegian cabaret performer Anna Lou Larkin takes the role of sommelier as she brings her solo show to Edinburgh for a mid-afternoon wine tasting paired with a murder mystery. Audiences are invited to join the chanteuse for a tipple as she sets out to solve the mystery of who killed her lover, whilst indulging in the world of wine and adding splashes of accordion-based musical comedy and magic for good measure. Anna Lou Larkin has studied wine up to WSET Level 4 and will bring her real-life experience to the stage in this funny wine-infused cabaret where all of-age audience members are invited to join Anna for a tipple.
Gilded Balloon, Patter Hoose (Nip), 2 – 27 August (not 16), 3pm.

12 theatre shows at the Fringe - in pictures

Britain’s Got Talent golden buzzer. Picture: ITV

When the Britain’s Got Talent semi-finals and final is on TV

Austria's Teya & Salena sing Who The Hell Is Edgar?

Who is the inspiration behind Austria’s Eurovision 2023 entry

Kate Middleton and family appeared on the right of the balcony (Pic:Getty)

Kate and William's Coronation Concert after party with Lionel Richie

Howard Donald and Gary Barlow of Take That, perform with Callum Scott (right) on stage during the Coronation Concert

Why Take That star was missing from reunion at Coronation Concert

English singer-songwriter and musician Kate Bush at her family's home in East Wickham, London, 26th September 1978. (Photo by Chris Moorhouse/Evening Standard/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Breaking Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2023 inductees revealed

Presenter Zoe Ball was born in Blackpool and, as we all know, has gone on to have an incredibly successful TV and radio career

Breaking Zoe Ball confirmed as host of new ITV talent show

Hugh Bonneville

Breaking Hugh Bonneville announced as host of King Charles’ coronation concert

Katy Perry will perform at the King Charles III Coronation concert in May.

Katy Perry, Take That & Lionel Richie to perform at Coronation concert

Windsor Castle

BBC confirm Coronation Concert details - when is it and how to watch

The show BullyBully will be part of this year's Edinburgh International Children’s Festival. Picture: Kamerich & Budwilowitz

Children's festival tackles 'childish' world leaders, climate change and gender

Thousands queue online as Lapland UK 2023 tickets go on sale

You’s Penn Badgley hints at roles he wishes to pursue in the future

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