3+ day, 23+ hour ago   (194+ words) I am worrying for no reason. It soon turns out to be one of the smoothest music events I've ever been to. No set gets too crammed, every show starts at the advertised time, and it's straight-forward getting from one…...

2+ week, 4+ hour ago   (685+ words) THE shortlist for this year's Scots Language Awards has been revealed, celebrating the people and organisations helping keep one of Scotland's indigenous languages thriving. Some 49 nominees from across theatre, literature, education, business and the media are competing across 10 categories, with…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (977+ words) "WE shouldn't have to feel like we're visiting someone else's festival." Award-winning Glasgow comedian Amanda Dwyer, who is longlisted for a new prize celebrating Scottish talent at the Edinburgh Fringe, has warned that soaring costs are making the festival inaccessible…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (595+ words) WARNING! This column contains descriptions of audience participation. Those of a sensitive disposition may wish to brace themselves for accounts of extreme awkwardness, acute embarrassment and the floor of an Edinburgh Fringe venue opening up to reveal the fiery pits…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (550+ words) AMNESTY International is bringing comedy and human rights together with two special shows at the Edinburgh Fringe. The charity is returning to the world-renowned festival on Friday and Saturday with the late-night Stand up for Freedom shows, where a host…...