6+ hour, 24+ min ago A NEW fund launched to help Scottish comedians who are being priced out of the Edinburgh Fringe is to run for a second year. Scottish comedy producer Kate Palmer launched the award after realising working-class Scottish talent was under-represented at…...

1+ week, 5+ hour ago WHEN the 2026 TRNSMT line-up was announced, social media was awash with the now annual outrage at how one of Scotland's biggest music festivals still continues to devalue women and non-binary artists. "I almost want to applaud their commitment to the…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago ICONIC Scottish actor and comedian Stanley Baxter has died at the age of 99. Born in Glasgow in 1926, Baxter entertained audiences of up to 20 million people during his career which started at the age of six in Paisley. Baxter worked with…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago KEVIN Bridges has added more Glasgow dates to his 2026 tour following high demand. Initially lined up for six performances at the Ovo Hydro venue, on Monday the Scottish comedian announced an extra two dates on November 3 and 4. These have now…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago KEVIN Bridges has announced a major UK tour " with 13 shows planned for Scotland. The stand-up comedian, from Clydebank, will embark on a 44-date tour across the UK from August next year. Bridges will play six shows at the Ovo Hydro…...

4+ week, 5+ hour ago WHEN I meet Marti Pellow " pop star, musical theatre idol and (alongside the brilliant comedian Kevin Bridges) one of Clydebank's most famous sons " he is in a relaxed and happy mood. Why wouldn't he be? He's back on his home…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago GRAHAM Norton has said he is "delighted" to be the newest ambassador for the Edinburgh Festival Fringe " where he started his career as a comedian more than 30 years ago. The television presenter, author and comedian takes on the role alongside…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago ACTRESS Prunella Scales, best known for her role as Sybil in the memorable TV series Fawlty Towers, has died at the age of 93. Her sons, in a a statement to the PA news agency, said: "Our darling mother Prunella Scales…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago A NEW Scottish arts festival led by Alan Cumming is set to launch next year. Out in The Hills will take place next year at Pitlochry Festival Theatre, which renowned Scottish actor Cumming became artistic director of at the beginning…...

2+ mon, 3+ day ago US TV star Jimmy Fallon was treated to some Highlands hospitality as Scottish soldiers hosted him for a special dinner during his holiday in Royal Deeside. A chance encounter led to the King's royal guards inviting The Tonight Show's host…...