23+ hour, 10+ min ago   (889+ words) Ground transport wins out every time. “I don’t mind trains actually. I find trains quite comfortable. I hate flying because it’s so much wasted time with queues and everything.” Schmidt has just turned 22. Between his doctoral research at the University…...

1+ day, 10+ hour ago   (144+ words) A stellar triple bill of Canadian bands shows that camaraderie is all you really need in this life Tonight’s triple bill is under the banner of ‘All The Feelings’ – a very apt title for the chance to celebrate the enduring…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (274+ words) Kilkenomics, which bills itself as “the world’s only economics and comedy festival”, is promising prospective ticketholders “its strongest lineup yet” this year, with 70 events organised and an equal number of speakers booked across three days in Kilkenny city this November....

2+ week, 3+ day ago   (1293+ words) The Scottish Government’s culture secretary has spoken out on the row over how Edinburgh’s festivals should be supported through the city’s controversial new tourist tax. Màiri McAllan has pledged to “watch closely” to see what share of the new levy…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (502+ words) I am no longer in Edinburgh, in body at least, but a chunk of my brain is still there and there are another couple of round-ups to come, including this one which has probably the most potential to end up…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (706+ words) Ever since he burst onto the scene as part of The Delightful Sausage, with frequent collaborator Amy Gledhill, Chris Cantrill has been making waves on the Fringe – with a nomination for best show last year. Now a writer for Saturday…...

4+ week, 2+ day ago   (628+ words) There’s an interactive element to A Trial – after An Enemy of the People. A jury of 11 are selected from the audience, seemingly at random though in fact from a pool of people with wristbands. (Though I was in the bar…...

1+ mon, 1+ day ago   (108+ words) LEFT: Dr. Melinda Perttu, professor of music at Westminster College, gives instruction during the Strathgheny School of Scottish Fiddling Camp at Westminster College in June. Participants play during the Strathgheny School of Scottish Fiddling Camp at Westminster College. A fiddle…...

1+ mon, 1+ day ago   (167+ words) Meadville Tribune Melinda Perttu, professor of music at Westminster College, gives instruction during the Strathgheny School of Scottish Fiddling Camp in June. At age 5, Fiona Perttu wanted to learn to play the fiddle, just like her then-8-year-old sister Annika....

1+ mon, 3+ day ago   (305+ words) This musical is an honest exploration of what makes a life worth living and the stories we end up telling. Get all the top news & discounts for Scotland & beyond. No password required. This show gently reminds us that the ones…...