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Kirat Assi’s extraordinary story is told in the new Netflix documentary Sweet Bobby

Shona Craven: Don’t be too confident a catfish couldn’t trick you

A Scot by adoption, poet Nada Shawa is also a Palestinian in exile

A Scot by adoption, poet Nada Shawa is also a Palestinian in exile

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New poetry collection is an antidote to despair for Gaza

The hit series has been filming on location in Scotland since the show first aired in 2014

The hit series has been filming on location in Scotland since the show first aired in 2014

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Outlander showrunner posts heartfelt thanks to Scots as show wraps up filming

The annual Out Of Sight Out Of Mind exhibition first began in 2014

The annual Out Of Sight Out Of Mind exhibition first began in 2014

This exhibition at Edinburgh's Summerhall 'has literally saved my life'

The Pitlochry Festival Theatre’s outgoing artistic director on founder’s vision, sell-out runs and what the future holds

The Pitlochry Festival Theatre’s outgoing artistic director on founder’s vision, sell-out runs and what the future holds

Pitlochry Festival Theatre

Drama, dance and song on banks of the Tummel

Experiencing and participating in 12 Last Songs is among the greatest privileges of my professional life

Experiencing and participating in 12 Last Songs is among the greatest privileges of my professional life

Mark Brown: This Glasgow show is a love letter to humanity

Robert Fergusson is chiefly remembered these days as the man who most influenced Robert Burns to write in Scots as well as English

Robert Fergusson is chiefly remembered these days as the man who most influenced Robert Burns to write in Scots as well as English

BACK IN THE DAY

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Was Robert Fergusson a poet, prodigal son or tavern rat?

Snoop Dogg has been a fan of the club for two decades

Snoop Dogg has been a fan of the club for two decades

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Snoop Dogg interested in investing in Scottish football club

Lauren Stonebanks invites readers on a journey

Lauren Stonebanks invites readers on a journey

Exhibition shines a light on mental health with an inventive and wide offering

At Saturday’s event, LuLu will be honoured with the Scottish Icon Award

At Saturday’s event, LuLu will be honoured with the Scottish Icon Award

‘It’s a real party – but what’s really vital is the fundraising we do’

There are more than 2500 makers and craft businesses scattered across the country

There are more than 2500 makers and craft businesses scattered across the country

Spotlight shines on craft businesses across Scotland

The Freedom of the City is given to 'persons of distinction or persons who have rendered eminent service to the city'

The Freedom of the City is given to 'persons of distinction or persons who have rendered eminent service to the city'

Glasgow City Council

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Freedom of the City award for famous celebrity amid Glasgow anniversary celebration

Primal Scream will perform on a 14-date UK tour next year

Primal Scream will perform on a 14-date UK tour next year

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Iconic Scottish rock band announces new tour with dates in Edinburgh and Glasgow

Redolent described winning the SAY Award as being ‘like the dream of a seven-year-old child'

Redolent described winning the SAY Award as being ‘like the dream of a seven-year-old child'

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Scottish Album of the Year winner named as Edinburgh band takes home top prize

The £500 prize will be presented annually to a final-year drama students

The £500 prize will be presented annually to a final-year drama students

Legendary actor Elaine C Smith creates new comedy prize for Scottish students

UK residents must understand their obligations to pay the TV licence if required by law.

UK residents must understand their obligations to pay the TV licence if required by law.

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Can TV licence officers force their way into your home? Expert explains all

James Cosmo has revealed how he was once arrested on a train to London

James Cosmo has revealed how he was once arrested on a train to London

Caledonian Sleeper

'I was arrested for lamping a drunk harassing women', famed Scottish actor says

Ali Bromley wore a t-shirt which showed a map of Israel as a watermelon

Ali Bromley wore a t-shirt which showed a map of Israel as a watermelon

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ITVX faces criticism as Big Brother episode removed over Palestine t-shirt

Maud Sulter was born into a working-class Glasgow family

Maud Sulter was born into a working-class Glasgow family

Language and family ties lie at heart of new immersive exhibition

The analogue photobooth holds a storied history in both popular culture and film photography

The analogue photobooth holds a storied history in both popular culture and film photography

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Scotland's only analogue photobooth opens to the public

The Scottish comedian is depicted squirting breast milk onto a man dressed in religious ceremonial clothing

The Scottish comedian is depicted squirting breast milk onto a man dressed in religious ceremonial clothing

Advertising Standards Agency (ASA)

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Scottish comedian's tour poster under investigation by advertising watchdog

Edinburgh's Hogmanay celebrations are set to go beyond the city centre

Edinburgh's Hogmanay celebrations are set to go beyond the city centre

Edinburgh's Hogmanay celebrations expand to Leith and Portobello

Writer and director Laura Carreira won the Sutherland Award for best first feature

Writer and director Laura Carreira won the Sutherland Award for best first feature

Edinburgh director wins award at prestigious national film festival

Glasgow venue OVO Hydro. STY MC Pic Gordon Terris Herald & Times8/4/24

Glasgow venue OVO Hydro. STY MC Pic Gordon Terris Herald & Times8/4/24

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'I'll greet': Fan frenzy after iconic 90s band announces Glasgow gig

Summerhall, in Edinburgh

Summerhall, in Edinburgh

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'Incorrect': Scottish arts venue issues statement amid '£500k HMRC tax battle'

Lionel Richie will perform at the OVO Hydro in 2025

Lionel Richie will perform at the OVO Hydro in 2025

Major US pop star set to perform in Glasgow next year

JK Rowling has revealed she turned down a peerage twice (Yui Mok/PA)

JK Rowling has revealed she turned down a peerage twice (Yui Mok/PA)

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'Turned down a peerage twice': JK Rowling rejects Kemi Badenoch's Lords offer

Writer and actor Gerda Stevenson at her Borders home

Writer and actor Gerda Stevenson at her Borders home

Alan Riach: Brownsbank Cottage celebration will mark Hugh MacDiarmid's influence

Vinyls have come back into fashion which was helped by new releases by artists such as Taylor Swift

Vinyls have come back into fashion which was helped by new releases by artists such as Taylor Swift

WH Smith 'excited' to sell an item that hasn't been on its shelves for 30 years

Solly McLeod is riding the wave in Hollywood and shows no signs of slowing down

Solly McLeod is riding the wave in Hollywood and shows no signs of slowing down

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW

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Scots actor Solly McLeod talks Orkney, his new movie and working with Viggo Mortensen

Young Company’s latest performance That Feeling When is a sensory dance theatre production looking at what feels good in the cycle of teen-hood

Young Company’s latest performance That Feeling When is a sensory dance theatre production looking at what feels good in the cycle of teen-hood

Young Edinburgh stage stars take to the road for first tour

The OVO Hydro has sparked rumours a major 80s star could be coming to Glasgow on tour

The OVO Hydro has sparked rumours a major 80s star could be coming to Glasgow on tour

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Glasgow OVO Hydro drop huge hint about 80s star

A 7:84 Theatre Company performance of The Cheviot, The Stag and The Black, Black Oil from the early 1970s featuring podcast guest Bill Paterson, left

A 7:84 Theatre Company performance of The Cheviot, The Stag and The Black, Black Oil from the early 1970s featuring podcast guest Bill Paterson, left

Scotland’s cultural history given fresh spotlight in new podcast

Laura Bissell edited the collection, which will see all proceeds donated to Palestinian aid efforts

Laura Bissell edited the collection, which will see all proceeds donated to Palestinian aid efforts

'Taking control of the narrative': Poets publish book to raise money for Palestine

Thousands filled the streets of Oban to enjoy the event

Thousands filled the streets of Oban to enjoy the event

Argyll and Bute

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Thousands enjoy largest Royal National Mòd in five years

Historic Scottish theatre set to reopen following seven years worth of refurbishments

Historic Scottish theatre set to reopen following seven years worth of refurbishments

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Historic Scottish theatre set to reopen following seven years worth of refurbishments

Point and Sandwick Trust is a community-owned wind farm based in the Outer Hebrides

Point and Sandwick Trust is a community-owned wind farm based in the Outer Hebrides

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Highlands film highlighting climate action finalist for top international award

Colin Stone is the lead singer of the metal band Gun Ghaol and is launching a debut album on Friday

Colin Stone is the lead singer of the metal band Gun Ghaol and is launching a debut album on Friday

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'World's first' Scottish Gaelic metalcore album launches after singer's viral fame

Winners Alice MacMillan and Ryan Johnston

Winners Alice MacMillan and Ryan Johnston

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Singers from Lewis and Islay win gold at Royal National Mòd

The competition closes on October 31

The competition closes on October 31

Win four free tickets to Kimono exhibition plus Japanese-inspired afternoon tea

Eduardo Paolozzi is widely celebrated for his graphic works and sculptures

Eduardo Paolozzi is widely celebrated for his graphic works and sculptures

Pioneering Scottish artist's family to sell private collection

Janey Godley said the gesture was 'lovely'

Janey Godley said the gesture was 'lovely'

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Two Doors Down star visits Janey Godley in hospice with 'lovely' gift

Celtic Connections is an internationally renowned winter festival

Celtic Connections is an internationally renowned winter festival

Celtic Connections

Renowned Scottish music festival launches programme as headliners announced

Brendan O’Carroll was filming for the festive special of Mrs Brown's Boys

Brendan O’Carroll was filming for the festive special of Mrs Brown's Boys

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Mrs Brown's Boys star apologises after BBC probe into 'clumsy' racial joke

Gregg Wallace co-hosts MasterChef UK alongside John Torode

Gregg Wallace co-hosts MasterChef UK alongside John Torode

Gregg Wallace addresses ‘sexual comments’ allegations after BBC probe

Young Fathers take to the stage in Stirling for the city's Summer Sessions

Young Fathers take to the stage in Stirling for the city's Summer Sessions

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Another one bites the dust – what has happened to Scotland’s music festivals?

'The Baddies' at The Royal Lyceum in Edinburgh

'The Baddies' at The Royal Lyceum in Edinburgh

The Baddies comes to Edinburgh for a delightful, and not so frightful show

The artist’s (Kachkaniraqkun!/¡Somos Aún!/We Are, Still!)

The artist’s (Kachkaniraqkun!/¡Somos Aún!/We Are, Still!)

Artist explores own heritage through Pacha series – and takes us with her

Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg

Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg

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John Swinney to join Laura Kuenssberg on Sunday show

Billy Ocean and The Boomtown Rats headlined the event last year

Billy Ocean and The Boomtown Rats headlined the event last year

Perth and Kinross

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Scottish city's much–loved summer music festival will not return next year

Six Scots are nominated for this years award (L-R: David Tennant, Ashley Storrie with mother Janey Godley, Ncuti Gatwa, and Richard Gadd)

Six Scots are nominated for this years award (L-R: David Tennant, Ashley Storrie with mother Janey Godley, Ncuti Gatwa, and Richard Gadd)

Doctor Who and Baby Reindeer stars up for public award at Bafta Scotland

Ryan Hassan is set to give drumming lessons to students in Johnstone

Ryan Hassan is set to give drumming lessons to students in Johnstone

Drummer who toured with Rod Stewart opens studio in Scotland

The proposed sign would be secured to the wall of a listed building

The proposed sign would be secured to the wall of a listed building

City of Edinburgh Council

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Anger at Netflix bid to fit plaque on listed Edinburgh building

A spokesperson for the National Gallery confirmed no damage was done to the painting

A spokesperson for the National Gallery confirmed no damage was done to the painting

National Gallery

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Protesters paste image of Palestinian mother and child over Picasso painting