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Entertainment

Halloween costumes inspired by hit Netflix show Squid Game

Squid Game Halloween costumes: outfits inspired by hit Netflix show

The most popular Halloween costumes for 2022, and where to buy
The most popular Halloween costumes for 2022, and where to buy

The most popular Halloween costumes for 2022, and where to buy

Rod Stewart has added an Aberdeen date to his UK tour (image: Getty Images)
Rod Stewart has added an Aberdeen date to his UK tour (image: Getty Images)

Rod Stewart tour 2022: when extra tickets go on sale for UK shows

Lewis Capaldi
Lewis Capaldi

Lewis Capaldi headline tour 2022: How to get tickets for all venues

Gerry Cinnamon announces second Hampden Glasgow show: ticket details
Gerry Cinnamon announces second Hampden Glasgow show: ticket details

Gerry Cinnamon announces second Hampden Glasgow show: ticket details

Westlife announce UK tour - where they’re playing, and ticket details
Westlife announce UK tour - where they’re playing, and ticket details

Westlife announce UK tour - where they’re playing, and ticket details

All you need to know about Sky Glass TV
All you need to know about Sky Glass TV

All you need to know about Sky Glass TV

Does the new Star add-on make signing up to Disney + worth it?
Does the new Star add-on make signing up to Disney + worth it?

Does the new Star add-on make signing up to Disney + worth it?

The best subscription boxes, from wine, baking, to flowers and clothes

Here are the best USB microphones if you want to get started as a podcaster, vlogger or blogger
Here are the best USB microphones if you want to get started as a podcaster, vlogger or blogger

The best USB microphones to get started as a podcaster or vlogger

Where to buy official Love Island merchandise, including water bottles
Where to buy official Love Island merchandise, including water bottles

Where to buy official Love Island merchandise, including water bottles

We review the Sonos Roam portable speaker - is it worth buying?

Netflix’s Halston where to buy Halston, and the best dresses
Netflix’s Halston where to buy Halston, and the best dresses

Netflix’s Halston: where to buy Halston, and the best dresses

Best dart boards 2021

Master how to play chess with this online course library

The essential accessories to get the most out of your PlayStation 5
The essential accessories to get the most out of your PlayStation 5

The essential accessories to get the most out of your PlayStation 5

The top 8 PlayStation 5 game releases 2021
The top 8 PlayStation 5 game releases 2021

The top 8 PlayStation 5 game releases 2021

JK Rowling
JK Rowling

JK Rowling thanks Ickabog readers

Professor Dame Sue Black and artist Ken Currie in front of Currie's new portrait, Unknown Man (2019), of which Professor Black is the subject.
Professor Dame Sue Black and artist Ken Currie in front of Currie's new portrait, Unknown Man (2019), of which Professor Black is the subject.

New Ken Currie work at Edinburgh galley

Ian Rankin could reboot his Rebus series by writing about the Edinburgh detective as a young man.
Ian Rankin could reboot his Rebus series by writing about the Edinburgh detective as a young man.

Ian Rankin could reboot Rebus series

The Tron Theatre in Glasgow has warned it will be unable to reopen under the new guidelines. Picture: John Johnston
The Tron Theatre in Glasgow has warned it will be unable to reopen under the new guidelines. Picture: John Johnston

Two metre social distancing imposed on theatres, concert halls and comedy clubs

Lewis Capaldi has gifted this outfit to a Scottish children's charity. Pictures taken from Lewis Capaldi's Instagram account.
Lewis Capaldi has gifted this outfit to a Scottish children's charity. Pictures taken from Lewis Capaldi's Instagram account.

Lewis Capaldi donates iconic outfit to charity

Mastermind winner Jonathan Gibson, the youngest ever at age 24, with host John Humphrys
Mastermind winner Jonathan Gibson, the youngest ever at age 24, with host John Humphrys

Test your knowledge on Mastermind champion's final round questions

Glasgow student Jonathan Gibson, aged 24, shows off the coveted Caithness Glass trophy after becoming the youngest ever winner of Mastermind
Glasgow student Jonathan Gibson, aged 24, shows off the coveted Caithness Glass trophy after becoming the youngest ever winner of Mastermind

Scottish student becomes youngest ever Mastermind champion

The popular Drag Queen will be bringing her signature pink looks to Scotland.
The popular Drag Queen will be bringing her signature pink looks to Scotland.

Here's how you can get tickets to see RuPaul's Drag Race favourite Rosé

A packed house at Leith Theatre during the Edinburgh International Festival. Picture: David Wilkinson
A packed house at Leith Theatre during the Edinburgh International Festival. Picture: David Wilkinson

Scottish music industry warns it has been left 'on brink of collapse'

(L-R) Frances McDormand, best actress winner for Nomadland, and Minari star Yuh-Jung Youn pose in the press room during the 93rd Annual Academy Awards at Union Station. Picture: Matt Petit/A.M.P.A.S. via Getty Images
(L-R) Frances McDormand, best actress winner for Nomadland, and Minari star Yuh-Jung Youn pose in the press room during the 93rd Annual Academy Awards at Union Station. Picture: Matt Petit/A.M.P.A.S. via Getty Images

Analysis: Who were the winners and losers at the Oscars?

Daniel Kaluuya poses backstage with the Oscar for Best Actor in a Supporting Role, for Judas And The Black Messiah, at the 93rd Academy Awards ceremony.
Daniel Kaluuya poses backstage with the Oscar for Best Actor in a Supporting Role, for Judas And The Black Messiah, at the 93rd Academy Awards ceremony.

Britain wins big at 2021 Oscars

Coinneach MacLeod, aka The Hebridean Baker, stirs stories, music and Gaelic into his one-minute recipe demonstrations.
Coinneach MacLeod, aka The Hebridean Baker, stirs stories, music and Gaelic into his one-minute recipe demonstrations.

The Hebridean Baker TikTok star who is putting Scotland on stream

The TRNSMT music festival is due to return to Glasgow Green in September.
The TRNSMT music festival is due to return to Glasgow Green in September.

Scottish music industry sets sights on full-scale comeback by August

Fringe performers on the Royal Mile.
Fringe performers on the Royal Mile.

Social distancing set to remain at Edinburgh Festival Fringe this summer

Starring John Gordan Sinclair and Dee Hepburn, 1981’s Gregory’s Girl is a well-loved coming of age comedy, set in Cumbernauld.
Starring John Gordan Sinclair and Dee Hepburn, 1981’s Gregory’s Girl is a well-loved coming of age comedy, set in Cumbernauld.

Gregory's Girl at 40 and the understatement of love - Hannah Brown

The Edinburgh International Festival's headquarters at The Hub on the Royal Mile. Picture: Mihaela Bodlovic
The Edinburgh International Festival's headquarters at The Hub on the Royal Mile. Picture: Mihaela Bodlovic

Former Standard Life boss to lead Edinburgh International Festival recovery

Kevin Quantum at Edinburgh Castle. Photo: Bartek Furdal
Kevin Quantum at Edinburgh Castle. Photo: Bartek Furdal

Edinburgh Castle to host magician's live flaming cannonball stunt

Sam Heughan as Tom Buckingham in SAS: Red Notice.
Sam Heughan as Tom Buckingham in SAS: Red Notice.

Sam Heughan drops James Bond hint

The Kraken, the legendary sea monster which features in Harryhausen's final movie, Clash of the Titans, has emerged from the Firth of Forth. Image: National Galleries of Scotland
The Kraken, the legendary sea monster which features in Harryhausen's final movie, Clash of the Titans, has emerged from the Firth of Forth. Image: National Galleries of Scotland

Hollywood special effects legend's iconic monsters are 'let loose' in Edinburgh

Man of Moon performing at the Hidden Door festival in 2019. Picture: Kat Dlugosz
Man of Moon performing at the Hidden Door festival in 2019. Picture: Kat Dlugosz

Hidden Door festival to return in ‘mystery location’ in Edinburgh this year

Signal-on-Sea will get its UK premiee in Irvine in July. Picture: Nichon Glerum
Signal-on-Sea will get its UK premiee in Irvine in July. Picture: Nichon Glerum

Mermaid opera effects to be broadcast from speakers on Scottish beach in summer

The Slam Tent was one of the most popular attractions at T in the Park for 20 years.
The Slam Tent was one of the most popular attractions at T in the Park for 20 years.

Slam Tent to make a comeback at new festival on outskirts of Edinburgh

The Scotsman Top Stories

Humza Yousaf speaks after being elected as new SNP party leader
Humza Yousaf speaks after being elected as new SNP party leader

Humza Yousaf faces ‘full in-tray’ as half of Scots think country on wrong path

Humza Yousaf pictured after being elected as the new SNP party leader (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)
Humza Yousaf pictured after being elected as the new SNP party leader (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Why unionists should not celebrate Yousaf's election as SNP leader

Hoy in the Orkney Isles. A petition has been launched on the island against plans by RSPB Scotland to cut its ranger position from a full-time to part-time position. PIC: Peter Stenzel/Flickr/CC.
Hoy in the Orkney Isles. A petition has been launched on the island against plans by RSPB Scotland to cut its ranger position from a full-time to part-time position. PIC: Peter Stenzel/Flickr/CC.

Island sorely ruffled by RSPB Scotland plans to cut warden's job