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'All outsiders together': Glasgow's 80s goth scene relived in new book
Glasgow's goth scene of the 80s was a “real spectacle” according to a man who was there…

Edinburgh Castle was home to Scots royalty

Edinburgh Castle was home to Scots royalty

Exhibition delves into the rich and complex history of the Scottish monarchy

P!nk at Hampden Review:

P!nk at Hampden Review:

P!nk at Hampden Review: "Yep, She's still a rock star right enough."

Douglas is Cancelled is a story of everyday media folk

Douglas is Cancelled is a story of everyday media folk

Could Karen Gillan TV news comedy be the new Alan Partridge?

Sheena Easton in all her 1980s glory

Sheena Easton in all her 1980s glory

Ignored or even derided, here's the top 10 Scots singles that deserve another listen

Richard Rankin in the latest iteration of Rebus

Richard Rankin in the latest iteration of Rebus

Made in Scotland: This is where your favourite TV shows were filmed

Labour leader Keir Starmer takes a selfie on the campaign trail

Labour leader Keir Starmer takes a selfie on the campaign trail

Alison Rowat: Can Starmer buck the trend and keep his family out of the spotlight?

The Killers' Brandon Flowers covers The Waterboys and Aztec Camera at Hydro show

The Killers' Brandon Flowers covers The Waterboys and Aztec Camera at Hydro show

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The Killers' Brandon Flowers covers The Waterboys and Aztec Camera at Hydro show

Nicole Cooper in the title role of Kathy McKean's version of Hedda Gabler. Picture: Tommy Ga-Ken Wan

Nicole Cooper in the title role of Kathy McKean's version of Hedda Gabler. Picture: Tommy Ga-Ken Wan

'Devastating and intense' - Bard in the Botanics production blows away our critic

Jenny Muir, who spotted this helpful message, says: “The only problem is that people who don’t wash hands also don’t read signs

Jenny Muir, who spotted this helpful message, says: “The only problem is that people who don’t wash hands also don’t read signs

Herald Diary: Here is how McDonald’s should celebrate Scotland's Euro exit

Françoise Hardy

Françoise Hardy

Françoise Hardy: Melancholic French singer/songwriter subverted 1960s UK pop charts

Malcolm Tucker, played by Peter Capaldi, in the satirical series, The Thick of It

Malcolm Tucker, played by Peter Capaldi, in the satirical series, The Thick of It

General election

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Letters: Not even the satirists can dream up this election campaign

A silence has descended over Britain's decline compared to mainland Europe

A silence has descended over Britain's decline compared to mainland Europe

Letters: Media has power to highlight our run-down towns and cities

Scotland’s wild landscapes and dramatic history have been a rich source of inspiration for writers for centuries

Scotland’s wild landscapes and dramatic history have been a rich source of inspiration for writers for centuries

New analysis reveals the Scottish locations where most books are set

Instead of visceral anger, sharper focus could be placed on why these objects mean and matter so much to us

Instead of visceral anger, sharper focus could be placed on why these objects mean and matter so much to us

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If I may defend throwing soup on Van Goghs and slathering paint on Stonehenge

Paolo Nutini announces hometown show with tickets only available to win

Paolo Nutini announces hometown show with tickets only available to win

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Paolo Nutini announces hometown show with tickets only available to win

Glasgow band The Big Day ready to bring party energy to The Charlatans opening slot

Glasgow band The Big Day ready to bring party energy to The Charlatans opening slot

Glasgow band The Big Day ready to bring party energy to The Charlatans opening slot

Crime writing festival Bloody Scotland reveals longlist for 2024 McIlvanney Prize

Crime writing festival Bloody Scotland reveals longlist for 2024 McIlvanney Prize

Crime writing festival Bloody Scotland reveals longlist for 2024 McIlvanney Prize

Human League tribute band Love distrACTION

Human League tribute band Love distrACTION

Human League and Depeche Mode tributes lead Glasgow's 1980s weekender

The cast of Sense and Sensibility. Picture: Fraser Band

The cast of Sense and Sensibility. Picture: Fraser Band

This merry dance of Sense and Sensibility has shades of a 1980s small town disco

Lady's Tower in Fife

Lady's Tower in Fife

How a famed Fife landmark inspired a gripping French literary thriller

Rhona Colbert, who spotted this sign, says: “That’s all very well. But I wonder what the policy is on cash being dragged out of a sweaty string-vest or faded pair of Y-Fronts?”

Rhona Colbert, who spotted this sign, says: “That’s all very well. But I wonder what the policy is on cash being dragged out of a sweaty string-vest or faded pair of Y-Fronts?”

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Herald Diary: Is that Shandie Shaw sitting over there?

Marissa MacWhirter on Buchanan Street in Glasgow

Marissa MacWhirter on Buchanan Street in Glasgow

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'Scotland was hurtling towards a future that young people didn’t vote for'

Sally Reid as Shirley Valentine. Picture: Fraser Band

Sally Reid as Shirley Valentine. Picture: Fraser Band

'I knew my mum was proud of me. That helped me when she died,' says Scots actor

This mesh WiFi guide will help you choose the right wireless networking system for your home.

This mesh WiFi guide will help you choose the right wireless networking system for your home.

Best mesh WiFi Systems for maximum internet coverage

Scottish funk group the Average White Band, 1974. Left to right: drummer Robbie McIntosh (1950 - 1974), saxophonist Roger Ball, guitarist Onnie McIntyre, saxophonist Malcolm Duncan, singer and bassist Alan Gorrie and singer and guitarist Hamish Stuart.

Scottish funk group the Average White Band, 1974. Left to right: drummer Robbie McIntosh (1950 - 1974), saxophonist Roger Ball, guitarist Onnie McIntyre, saxophonist Malcolm Duncan, singer and bassist Alan Gorrie and singer and guitarist Hamish Stuart.

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Average White Band documentary in production 50 years on from breakthrough single

Elizabeth Bishop poem translated into Scottish Gaelic by University of Glasgow

Elizabeth Bishop poem translated into Scottish Gaelic by University of Glasgow

Elizabeth Bishop poem translated into Scottish Gaelic by University of Glasgow

John Morrison is the chair of MG Alba

John Morrison is the chair of MG Alba

MG Alba providing 'economic and cultural' benefits but admit funding challenges

The Enchanted Forest has been running for more than 20 years

The Enchanted Forest has been running for more than 20 years

Study: Enchanted Forest 'brings millions to local economy'

'Scottish David Attenbrough' to bring new nature show to Dundee next year

'Scottish David Attenbrough' to bring new nature show to Dundee next year

'Scottish David Attenbrough' to bring new nature show to Scotland next year

George Osborne, Nicola Sturgeon, Tom Bradby and Ed Balls

George Osborne, Nicola Sturgeon, Tom Bradby and Ed Balls

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Alison Rowat: the hush-hush lunch that led Sturgeon to say yes to TV job

Stephanie McGregor in the title role with Johnny Panchaud as Mr Rochester in Jennifer Dick's version of Jane Eyre at 2024 Bard in the Botanics. Picture: Tommy Ga-Ken Wan

Stephanie McGregor in the title role with Johnny Panchaud as Mr Rochester in Jennifer Dick's version of Jane Eyre at 2024 Bard in the Botanics. Picture: Tommy Ga-Ken Wan

Jane Eyre gets a Highland makeover as Bronte classic crosses border but does it work?

Comedian Craig Ferguson

Comedian Craig Ferguson

Herald Diary: Craig Ferguson and mystery of the teensy-weensy American island

Alister Jack bet on date of election

Alister Jack bet on date of election

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Brian Wilson: What was Alister Jack thinking as he nipped down the bookies?

The novel asks profound political and philosophical questions about Scotland's Culture War issues

The novel asks profound political and philosophical questions about Scotland's Culture War issues

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The novel that does for Scotland’s Culture Wars what Orwell did for totalitarianism

Glasgow will host the Nordic Music Days festival in 2024 (Paul Faith/PA)

Glasgow will host the Nordic Music Days festival in 2024 (Paul Faith/PA)

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Nordic music festival to take place in Scotland for first time in 136-year history

Will Ofcom be able to save social media for future generations?

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Horror blueprint Nosferatu is judged fair game for an Eggers re-imagining

Emily has been hailed as ‘one of the most important emerging artists in the UK today'

Emily has been hailed as ‘one of the most important emerging artists in the UK today'

Artist Emily Powell's Scottish exhibition is a unique mix of fearlessness and trust

Impressed Trevor Muir says: “I know there have been Council cutbacks, but the new toilets in North Berwick take some beating…”

Impressed Trevor Muir says: “I know there have been Council cutbacks, but the new toilets in North Berwick take some beating…”

Herald Diary: 'Jeezo. Taylor Swift’s let herself go'

Anita Anand managed to avoid any mention of Scotland

Anita Anand managed to avoid any mention of Scotland

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Why does London's UK-based media consistently ignore the Scottish dimension?

Gaynor Faye starred in the TV version of The Syndicate. Now she is bringing it to the stage

Gaynor Faye starred in the TV version of The Syndicate. Now she is bringing it to the stage

'She was brilliant' - Gaynor Faye honours her late mother with Glasgow theatre show

Bowie was 'mischievous and calculating - but brave to make gay comments'

Bowie was 'mischievous and calculating - but brave to make gay comments'

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'I am gay' - Why the day David Bowie said he was gay changed pop forever

Hoolie in the Hydro returns this year

Hoolie in the Hydro returns this year

Hoolie in the Hydro returns to celebrate 100 years of Scotland’s trad music scene

Malcolm Boyd from Milngavie reported to us back in October 2020 that the Hillfoot Cafe had been transformed into an AE department. 'I can now report,' he says, 'that a member of the Hill family is oot of AE'

Malcolm Boyd from Milngavie reported to us back in October 2020 that the Hillfoot Cafe had been transformed into an AE department. 'I can now report,' he says, 'that a member of the Hill family is oot of AE'

Herald Diary: Colonialism capers is milking it

The 2024 Glasgow Mela

The 2024 Glasgow Mela

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2024 Glasgow Mela attracts crowd of 40,000 to Kelvingrove Park

Scottish artist Moyna Flannigan is exhibiting

Scottish artist Moyna Flannigan is exhibiting

10 Scottish exhibitions to make you look at life with fresh eyes

'It feels like home': Alvvays on UK return and why they'll never ditch the hits

MacMillan’s political journey has taken him from the Young Communist League through supporting Labour’s Left to Tory to bemused neutrality

MacMillan’s political journey has taken him from the Young Communist League through supporting Labour’s Left to Tory to bemused neutrality

RAB'S SCOTTISH ICONS

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Independence was wildly out of tune with Scottish composer's political beliefs

Jack Bruce in Cream

Jack Bruce in Cream

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Legacy of a Scottish rock star who climbed Ben Nevis high on acid lives on

Scotland fans in Stuttgart

Scotland fans in Stuttgart

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On the streets of Stuttgart we told Hungary's best Scottish jokes to the Tartan Army

Gary Lineker captains the BBC's Euro 2024 coverage

Gary Lineker captains the BBC's Euro 2024 coverage

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Gary Lineker is the Jimmy Hill for a new generation of Scotland fans

Scotland has been promised warmer weather is on the way

Scotland has been promised warmer weather is on the way

Alison Rowat: Flaming June and here is me still wearing my winter coat

Cinemas across the world are closing up shop – will trips to the cinema soon just be a distant memory?

Cinemas across the world are closing up shop – will trips to the cinema soon just be a distant memory?

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Are Scottish cinemas becoming a thing of the past? It sure looks like it

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