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Forty years of Local Hero will be celebrated in Pennan in Aberdeenshire this year. Picture: Ewen Weatherspoon

Forty years of Local Hero to be celebrated with events in north-east locations

Alan Warner PIC: Jayne Wright
Alan Warner PIC: Jayne Wright

Book review: Nothing Left to Fear From Hell, by Alan Warner

V&A Dundee's new exhibition Tartan runs from 1 April till 14 January. Picture: Michael McGurk
V&A Dundee's new exhibition Tartan runs from 1 April till 14 January. Picture: Michael McGurk

Scotland's biggest celebration of tartan unveiled at V&A Dundee

Leila Aboulela PIC: Pako Mera/Shutterstock
Leila Aboulela PIC: Pako Mera/Shutterstock

Book review: River Spirit, by Leila Aboulela

Lizzy and the Cloud by the Fan Brothers
Lizzy and the Cloud by the Fan Brothers

The Best Children's Books for the Easter Holidays

Children can learn a lot from story-writing workshops, like this one at Borders Book Festival
Children can learn a lot from story-writing workshops, like this one at Borders Book Festival

A revolutionary literacy project is helping children become published authors

Ross Wilson
Ross Wilson

The Scotsman Sessions #359: Ross Wilson

Alan Cumming wore tartan to pick up his OBE at Buckingham Palace in 2009. He decided to hand back the honour several months ago. Picture: Dominic Lipinski
Alan Cumming wore tartan to pick up his OBE at Buckingham Palace in 2009. He decided to hand back the honour several months ago. Picture: Dominic Lipinski

Alan Cumming hails power and ‘subversive’ nature of tartan

Netflix are launching a host of great movies on their platform in April.
Netflix are launching a host of great movies on their platform in April.

Here are 10 of the best new release films coming to Netflix in April

Scott William Urquhart and Constant Follower PIC: Jai Ohare
Scott William Urquhart and Constant Follower PIC: Jai Ohare

Album reviews: Scott William Urquhart & Constant Follower | boygenius

Mia Goth shines in Brandon Cronenberg's Infinity Pool.
Mia Goth shines in Brandon Cronenberg's Infinity Pool.

(Not) Everyone's A Film Critic: Keanu Reeves, Infinity Pool and The Beasts

Lichen Slow
Lichen Slow

The Scotsman Sessions #358: Lichen Slow

Annie Reilly
Annie Reilly

Day in the Life: Annie Reilly, mezzo-soprano

Many Muslims around the world will be familiar with the phrase 'Ramadan Mubarak' which translates to 'blessed Ramadan'.
Many Muslims around the world will be familiar with the phrase 'Ramadan Mubarak' which translates to 'blessed Ramadan'.

What is Ramadan? When is Eid 2023? How can you wish someone a Happy Ramadan?

Alan Spence PIC: Lisa Ferguson
Alan Spence PIC: Lisa Ferguson

Book review: Mister Timeless Blyth, by Alan Spence

Kathy and Stella Solve a Murder! - which stars Rebekah Hinds and Bronté Barbé - will be among the Fringe hits returning this year. Picture: Mihaela Bodlovic
Kathy and Stella Solve a Murder! - which stars Rebekah Hinds and Bronté Barbé - will be among the Fringe hits returning this year. Picture: Mihaela Bodlovic

Edinburgh Festival Fringe: More than 1200 shows are already on sale

Writer Andrew O'Hagan. Picture: Jon Tonks/PA Wire
Writer Andrew O'Hagan. Picture: Jon Tonks/PA Wire

Mayflies author Andrew O’Hagan to launch new Truman Capote play at the Fringe

Dan Walker will front a new four-part Channel 5 series on Britain’s missing people
Dan Walker will front a new four-part Channel 5 series on Britain’s missing people

Vanished: The Hunt for Britain’s Missing People - how to watch

US actor Jeremy Renner has thanked fans for their support after he was seriously injured by his snow plough.
US actor Jeremy Renner has thanked fans for their support after he was seriously injured by his snow plough.

Diane Sawyer and Jeremy Renner Disney+ interview - how to watch

An in-depth documentary on Scottish hitmaker Lewis Capaldi is set to hit Netflix next month (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)
An in-depth documentary on Scottish hitmaker Lewis Capaldi is set to hit Netflix next month (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)

Here is when you can see Lewis Capaldi's new Netflix documentary

A host of great new series are set to land on Netflix in April. Cr: Netflix.
A host of great new series are set to land on Netflix in April. Cr: Netflix.

Here are 9 of the best new series coming to Netflix in April 2023

Rivers Cuomo of Weezer in Las Vegas, Nevada, on 2 July, 2005 PIC: Bryan Haraway/Getty Images
Rivers Cuomo of Weezer in Las Vegas, Nevada, on 2 July, 2005 PIC: Bryan Haraway/Getty Images

Book review: Fade Into You, by Catriona Child

Stateless, by Elizabeth Wein
Stateless, by Elizabeth Wein

The Best Books for Teens this Easter

TV presenter and comedian Paul O'Grady has died at the age of 67, his partner Andre Portasio has said. The TV star, also known for his drag queen persona Lily Savage, died "unexpectedly but peacefully" on Tuesday evening, a statement shared with the PA news agency via a representative said.
TV presenter and comedian Paul O'Grady has died at the age of 67, his partner Andre Portasio has said. The TV star, also known for his drag queen persona Lily Savage, died "unexpectedly but peacefully" on Tuesday evening, a statement shared with the PA news agency via a representative said.

TV star and comedian Paul O’Grady dies at the age of 67

Comedien Paul O’Grady (Photo by Stuart C. Wilson - WPA Pool/Getty Images)
Comedien Paul O’Grady (Photo by Stuart C. Wilson - WPA Pool/Getty Images)

Paul O'Grady: 10 of the funniest and best quotes from the much-loved comedian

Paul O'Grady collecting the best Factual Entertainment programme award on stage during the 2014 National Television Awards at the O2 Arena, London.
Paul O'Grady collecting the best Factual Entertainment programme award on stage during the 2014 National Television Awards at the O2 Arena, London.

A life in pictures as Paul O’Grady dies at the age of 67

Spring into Easter with revitalising spa, secret garden afternoon tea, holiday lunch and magic shows for family stays
Spring into Easter with revitalising spa, secret garden afternoon tea, holiday lunch and magic shows for family stays

Ad Feature Secret garden tea, Easter lunch and magic this spring at Waldorf Astoria

Saltfishforty and Esther Swift playing at Letham Nights, near Cupar, in Fife, recently
Saltfishforty and Esther Swift playing at Letham Nights, near Cupar, in Fife, recently

Vital support for village hall music venues can go a long way – Brian Ferguson

Among other things, Linda Cracknell fixes her powers of description on the tiny, "tangly forests" of moss and lichen growing on the slopes of Sgòr Gaoith in the Cairngorms PIC: Damien Meyer / AFP via Getty Images
Among other things, Linda Cracknell fixes her powers of description on the tiny, "tangly forests" of moss and lichen growing on the slopes of Sgòr Gaoith in the Cairngorms PIC: Damien Meyer / AFP via Getty Images

Book review: Writing Landscape, by Linda Cracknell

Tetris
Tetris

Film reviews: Tetris | Dungeons and Dragons | John Wick: Chapter 4

Inma from Red Point Tattoo, London. Pic: Bart Masiukiewicz aka Pictures in Blood.
Inma from Red Point Tattoo, London. Pic: Bart Masiukiewicz aka Pictures in Blood.

We visit the Scottish Tattoo Convention 2023

Daibhidh Walker, Sam Jams Smith and Dòl Eoin MacKinnon in rehearsals for Stornoway, Quebec PIC: Rhona Dougall
Daibhidh Walker, Sam Jams Smith and Dòl Eoin MacKinnon in rehearsals for Stornoway, Quebec PIC: Rhona Dougall

Stornoway, Quebec: The making of a 'Gaelic Western'

The five famous faces hoping to take home the series 15 Taskmaster trophy.
The five famous faces hoping to take home the series 15 Taskmaster trophy.

Full odds for Taskmaster Series 15

Who will take top spot in our reader's list of best Scottish bands and musicians? Cr: Getty Images
Who will take top spot in our reader's list of best Scottish bands and musicians? Cr: Getty Images

These are the 25 best Scottish bands or artists ever

Every character in Succession has a wealth of great lines.
Every character in Succession has a wealth of great lines.

11 of the best lines and insults from hit television drama Succession

Scotland has been the birthplace for numerous popular musicians. But who is the best? (Photo credit should read ANDY BUCHANAN/AFP via Getty Images)
Scotland has been the birthplace for numerous popular musicians. But who is the best? (Photo credit should read ANDY BUCHANAN/AFP via Getty Images)

These are the 10 best Scottish musicians ever - as voted for by Scotsman readers

Made up of five women and five men, this is the list of the 10 richest celebrities in the world. (Photo by Larry Busacca/Getty Images for NARAS)
Made up of five women and five men, this is the list of the 10 richest celebrities in the world. (Photo by Larry Busacca/Getty Images for NARAS)

Here are the 10 richest celebrities in the world in 2023

Here are the top 10 richest DJs in the world in 2023. Cr: Getty Images
Here are the top 10 richest DJs in the world in 2023. Cr: Getty Images

Who is the richest musician in the world? 10 of the richest DJs in 2023

Scottish actor Brian Cox is never short of a decent quote.
Scottish actor Brian Cox is never short of a decent quote.

13 funny and interesting quotes from Succession star Brian Cox

Andrea Baker at rehearsals for Catriona and the Dragon PIC: Rob McDougall
Andrea Baker at rehearsals for Catriona and the Dragon PIC: Rob McDougall

Andrea Baker on new opera Catriona and the Dragon

Edinburgh's festivals celebrated their 75th anniversary last year. (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)
Edinburgh's festivals celebrated their 75th anniversary last year. (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Edinburgh Festival Fringe reaches “crisis point” as new financial plea is issued

The cast of Made In Chelsea will return to our screens soon, including Maeva and James
The cast of Made In Chelsea will return to our screens soon, including Maeva and James

How to watch Made in Chelsea season 25 episode 2

Four of the 14 Taskmaster winners to date.
Four of the 14 Taskmaster winners to date.

All 14 previous Taskmaster season winners

Marti Pellow PIC: Jim Dyson / Getty Images
Marti Pellow PIC: Jim Dyson / Getty Images

Music review: Marti Pellow & the RSNO, Armadillo, Glasgow

This year's Taskmaster cast.
This year's Taskmaster cast.

Everything you need to know about Taskmaster Season 15 – including full cast

Alasdair Roberts
Alasdair Roberts

The Scotsman Sessions #357: Alasdair Roberts

Protesters gathered outside the boarded-up Filmhouse earlier this month to call for the boarded-cinema to be saved. Picture: Annabelle Gauntlett.
Protesters gathered outside the boarded-up Filmhouse earlier this month to call for the boarded-cinema to be saved. Picture: Annabelle Gauntlett.

National 'protest for the arts' to be staged in Edinburgh beside Filmhouse

Some of the most successful task-takers in the history of Taskmaster.
Some of the most successful task-takers in the history of Taskmaster.

The 14 most successful Taskmaster contestants of all time

Andrew Keay and Louise Haggerty in Spin!
Andrew Keay and Louise Haggerty in Spin!

Theatre reviews: Spin!, Tron Theatre, Glasgow and The Third Sister, Dundee Rep

Marc Jennings
Marc Jennings

Glasgow Comedy Festival review: Marc Jennings, King’s Theatre, Glasgow

The upcoming episode of David Attenborough's new BBC show Wild Isles will shine a light on the lifecycle of wild salmon as the iconic fish go on their epic journey from river to sea and back again. Picture: Phil Wilkinson
The upcoming episode of David Attenborough's new BBC show Wild Isles will shine a light on the lifecycle of wild salmon as the iconic fish go on their epic journey from river to sea and back again. Picture: Phil Wilkinson

Wild Isles: David Attenborough show to highlight plight of wild salmon

Jack Lowden, at Leith Theatre, Edinburgh, 2020. Pic: Andy O'Brien
Jack Lowden, at Leith Theatre, Edinburgh, 2020. Pic: Andy O'Brien

Interview: When Jack Lowden sat down with The Scotsman's Janet Christie

Restaurant Andrew Fairlie
Restaurant Andrew Fairlie

What it’s like winning a Michelin star: Top Scottish chefs discuss the guide

Psweatpants
Psweatpants

Under the Radar: Psweatpants

A scene from Scotch on the Rocks. Picture: BBC
A scene from Scotch on the Rocks. Picture: BBC

Scotch on the Rocks: 50 years since TV thriller 'banned' after SNP outrage

John McLeish, chair of the Scottish Tartans authority, V&A Dundee curator James Wylie and tartan historian Peter MacDonald have a close look at the Glen Affric tartan. Picture: Alan Richardson
John McLeish, chair of the Scottish Tartans authority, V&A Dundee curator James Wylie and tartan historian Peter MacDonald have a close look at the Glen Affric tartan. Picture: Alan Richardson

Research reveals Scotland's oldest tartan was found in Highland peatbog

David Wilson
David Wilson

Interview: Professor David Wilson

The Edinburgh Seafood Festival is coming to the St James Quarter
The Edinburgh Seafood Festival is coming to the St James Quarter

Visitors to St James Quarter to witness top chefs at Edinburgh Seafood Festival

Emun Elliot, Hugh Bonneville and Charlotte Cooper in The Gold.
Emun Elliot, Hugh Bonneville and Charlotte Cooper in The Gold.

The best bit about The Gold? That it didn't feature Spandau Ballet's "Gold"

The BBC has suspended its proposal to close the BBC Singers choir while it explores alternative funding models. Picture: PA
The BBC has suspended its proposal to close the BBC Singers choir while it explores alternative funding models. Picture: PA

Why the BBC's U-turn on BBC Singers may not be a true reprieve

Joesef PIC: Nathan Dunphy
Joesef PIC: Nathan Dunphy

Music review: Joesef, Queen’s Hall, Edinburgh

Gary Ferguson Pic: Carlo Paloni
Gary Ferguson Pic: Carlo Paloni

Former Royal Navy diver launches Combat Journal to help build mental resilience

Finlay Wilson, the Kilted Yogi
Finlay Wilson, the Kilted Yogi

Yoga Scotland: top teachers share their favourite poses and practice tips

The Gin Spa's Edinburgh Gin treatment room
The Gin Spa's Edinburgh Gin treatment room

The best spas in Scotland, from Gleneagles to Fletcher's Cottage Spa

Depeche Mode PIC: Anton Corbijn
Depeche Mode PIC: Anton Corbijn

Album reviews: Depeche Mode | Lana Del Rey | Turtle

Keanu Reeves in John Wick: Chapter 4
Keanu Reeves in John Wick: Chapter 4

Film review: John Wick Chapter 4

BBC defends its news coverage of Gary Lineker row after viewers’ complaints
BBC defends its news coverage of Gary Lineker row after viewers’ complaints

BBC defends its news coverage of Gary Lineker row after viewers’ complaints

Sir Richard Branson and piper Louise Marshall mark the opening of the new Virgin Hotels Edinburgh development in the Old Town. Picture: Euan Cherry/PA Wire
Sir Richard Branson and piper Louise Marshall mark the opening of the new Virgin Hotels Edinburgh development in the Old Town. Picture: Euan Cherry/PA Wire

Richard Branson urges Edinburgh to build more hotels to keep city centre ‘alive’

Is Outlander star Sam Heughan one of the richest actors in the world? (Photo by David Livingston/Getty Images)
Is Outlander star Sam Heughan one of the richest actors in the world? (Photo by David Livingston/Getty Images)

Here are the 18 richest Scottish actors in the world 2023

Meghan Tyler and Simon Donaldson in Variant PIC: Tommy Ga-Ken Wan
Meghan Tyler and Simon Donaldson in Variant PIC: Tommy Ga-Ken Wan

Theatre reviews: Variant | Unbecoming | Annie

The BBC has suspended its proposal to close the BBC Singers choir while it explores alternative funding models.
The BBC has suspended its proposal to close the BBC Singers choir while it explores alternative funding models.

BBC suspends proposed closure of the BBC Singers

These 15 films are certain to give you the chills. Cr: Netflix.
These 15 films are certain to give you the chills. Cr: Netflix.

Here are 16 of the best horror films to stream on Netflix UK

Netflix are launching some great new content in the final week of March 2023. Credit: Netflix
Netflix are launching some great new content in the final week of March 2023. Credit: Netflix

Here are 10 of the best releases new to Netflix UK this week

Abel Selaocoe PIC: Ben Bonouvrier
Abel Selaocoe PIC: Ben Bonouvrier

Music review: BBC SSO & Abel Selaocoe, City Halls, Glasgow

Handpicked adventure to explore the very best of Scotland’s remote and stunning scenery
Handpicked adventure to explore the very best of Scotland’s remote and stunning scenery

Ad Feature 5 of the best off grid adventures in Scotland

Scottish contemporary dance artist Charlotte Mclean presented the world premiere of her solo work 'And' at Dance Base is Edinburgh as part of a previous Made in Scotland Showcase at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA Wire
Scottish contemporary dance artist Charlotte Mclean presented the world premiere of her solo work 'And' at Dance Base is Edinburgh as part of a previous Made in Scotland Showcase at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA Wire

Edinburgh Festival Fringe: Assembly to expand into Dance Base this summer

The Scotsman Top Stories

It becomes the first ever criminal case against a former US president
It becomes the first ever criminal case against a former US president

Donald Trump ‘indicted’ and set to be first ex-president to face criminal charge

Police and security staff escort a protester from the public gallery during First Minister's Questions. Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images
Police and security staff escort a protester from the public gallery during First Minister's Questions. Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images

Holyrood bosses announce crackdown after protesters disrupt FMQs

Forty years of Local Hero will be celebrated in Pennan in Aberdeenshire this year. Picture: Ewen Weatherspoon
Forty years of Local Hero will be celebrated in Pennan in Aberdeenshire this year. Picture: Ewen Weatherspoon

Forty years of Local Hero to be celebrated with events in north-east locations