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Edinburgh International Festival (EIF) organisers say this year's events filled more of its theatres and concert halls ...
It began on the edgy margins of a mainstream festival — which it's now eclipsed. But nearly 80 years on, performers and ...
The Fringe faced increased competition from concerts in Edinburgh this year, but ticket sales remained similar to 2024 levels ...
Outlander actor Sam Heughan appeared on stage in front of a sold out audience at the weekend to launch his new book The ...
The final season of hit TV phenomenon Outlander may be due to air early next year, but the hype around the series and its male lead shows no signs of abating.
Jacqueline Wilson doesn’t have to imagine: she’s done just that! In fact, The Seaside Sleepover is book number ...
Freedom of speech is at the heart of the Edinburgh festivals but this year some venues have shied away from conflict.
Podcaster, comedian, and bestselling author of The Guilty Feminist, Deborah Frances-White wants to know when we stopped ...
Reality is Not Enough, a documentary about the Trainspotting author and his take on consciousness, will close the International Film Festival.
After last year’s sponsorship furore nearly broke the Edinburgh International Book Festival, David Robinson looks ahead to see if new strands, new venues and appearances from internationally ...
Paul Ridd on his vision for the Edinburgh Film Festival, its competition strategy, integration with the Fringe, and the revamped industry platform.
Since then, Edinburgh 's International Book Festival has received a £300,000 lifeline fund from the Scottish Government to plug a shortfall created by cutting ties with the investment firm.