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Big names from politics, TV, sport and literature at Borders Book Festival today

John Hislop - June 11, 2026 6:02 am

Culture

It’s time for Fringe 2026

Phyllis Stephen - June 4, 2026 12:01 am

Culture

Audience numbers on the up for Edinburgh Tradfest

Ryan Nixon - May 28, 2026 3:41 pm

Culture

Fringe by the Sea wants everyone to grow the love

Phyllis Stephen - May 24, 2026 8:50 pm

Books

Alistair Moffat to step down as a Director of the Borders Book Festival

John Hislop - May 18, 2026 9:00 am

Culture

Edinburgh to host world premiere of Grid Iron’s Mayflies

Ryan Nixon - May 7, 2026 8:41 am

Culture

Douglas Stuart among the stars appearing at this year’s Edinburgh International Book Festival

Ross Chalmers - April 29, 2026 2:10 pm

Culture

Graham Norton will be back on the Fringe this summer

Tom Wilson - April 27, 2026 6:01 am

Culture

Future of UK-EU Relations – discussion about “the state of play”

A reporter - April 26, 2026 3:46 pm

Culture

Leith Festival hit with backlash about use of AI marketing

Ross Chalmers - April 23, 2026 9:35 pm

Books

Borders Book Festival’s eclectic programme announced today

John Hislop - April 22, 2026 10:01 am

Culture

Edinburgh Spanish Film Festival – Roméria

Phyllis Stephen - April 17, 2026 5:27 pm

Books

Shortlist announced for the £25,000 Walter Scott Prize for Historical Fiction

John Hislop - April 16, 2026 9:01 am

Culture

At Edinburgh Central Library – Bulgarian dance exhibition

Phyllis Stephen - April 14, 2026 1:15 am

Culture

Edinburgh Science Festival – fun at the museum continues

Phyllis Stephen - April 14, 2026 12:31 am

Culture

Keep it Fringe Fund 2026 – artists who will receive bursaries announced

Phyllis Stephen - April 9, 2026 8:27 am

Culture

Edinburgh Science Festival – The Great Instauration

Phyllis Stephen - April 6, 2026 7:52 pm

Books

Dates announced for Borders Book Festival 2026

John Hislop - March 31, 2026 12:51 pm

Culture

Edinburgh International Children’s Festival announces 2026 programme

Ryan Nixon - March 25, 2026 11:01 am

Culture

A festival with an American twist to thrill audiences – ALL RISE!

Phyllis Stephen - March 11, 2026 12:01 pm

Culture

Festivals and community groups showcased in latest Festival City Stories artwork

Ryan Nixon - February 28, 2026 9:22 am

Culture

Final line-up for HebCelt revealed

Phyllis Stephen - February 10, 2026 12:01 am

Culture

Edinburgh’s Hogmanay – Lau by Candlelight at St Giles’ Cathedral

Phyllis Stephen - December 30, 2025 11:20 pm

Culture

A packed crowd for Peat & Diesel at Ross Bandstand

Phyllis Stephen - December 30, 2025 11:07 pm

Culture

CNN to livestream Hogmanay events from Edinburgh

Phyllis Stephen - December 28, 2025 12:28 am

Culture

Only two weeks until First Footin’ in the capital

Phyllis Stephen - December 18, 2025 1:10 pm

Culture

The Demarco archive leaves Scotland

Charlie Ellis - December 15, 2025 7:54 pm

Culture

Edinburgh International Festival first performances announced

Phyllis Stephen - November 18, 2025 5:35 pm

Culture

Pentlands Book Festival is back in November

Russell Salton - October 19, 2025 11:01 am

Culture

The French Film Festival UK is coming to Edinburgh

Phyllis Stephen - October 17, 2025 7:30 am

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