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Edinburgh Festival Fringe: 12 shows to highlight at Assembly - including Susie McCabe Assembly has unveiled 80 new shows at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe - and here are 12 to highlight, as selected by The Scotsman’s arts correspondent.

Edinburgh Festival Fringe: 12 shows to highlight at Assembly - including Susie McCabe
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Podcast shows and indie nights: How Scottish theatres are diversifying to attract a new audience Live stage versions of podcasts are growing in popularity - and booking out Scottish theatres

Podcast shows and indie band nights: How Scottish theatres are diversifying to attract a new audience
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Good morning - here is today's front page of Scotland on Sunday: 'Step in now to save our struggling universities', via
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Scottish Government should step in to help cash-strapped universities, says former principal Dame Louise Richardson is president of the Carnegie Corporation of New York

🔴 Exclusive: Scottish Government should step in to help cash-strapped universities, says former St Andrews principal, via @janekbradley.bsky.social
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Firm behind collapsed performing arts college was being shut down by Irish courts 3 months ago The company, which had bought the Scottish Institute of Theatre and Drama, is being struck off in the Irish courts.

🔴 Exclusive: Firm behind collapsed performing arts college was being shut down by Irish courts 3 months ago, via @janekbradley.bsky.social
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Musical tribute to 'tallest tree' felled in Storm Eowyn The tree had been in the Botanic Gardens since 1859

Musical tribute to 'tallest tree' felled in Storm Eowyn
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Lewis Capaldi performs for first time since 2023 in surprise appearance at gig in Scottish city The singer stepped back from performing in 2023

Lewis Capaldi performs for first time since 2023 in surprise appearance at gig in Scottish city
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Edinburgh Filmhouse reopening plans revealed with programme of films 'missed' during 2-year closure​ Reopening plans for the Edinburgh Filmhouse have been revealed, two-and-a-half years after the venue closed.

Exclusive: Edinburgh Filmhouse reopening plans revealed with programme of films 'missed' during 2-year closure​
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Watch: Behind the scenes at Moulin Rouge! The Musical at Edinburgh Playhouse The ‘wardrobe village’ is packed with sequinned costumes for Moulin Rouge! The Musical.

Behind the scenes at Moulin Rouge! The Musical at Edinburgh Playhouse
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Edinburgh Fringe festival's new boss on why commercialism is 'not a dirty' word' and the 'love-hate' Tony Lankester has started in his new role at the helm of the Edinburgh Fringe Society

🔴 Exclusive: Edinburgh Fringe Society's new boss on why commercialism is 'not a dirty' word' and dealing with the festival's 'love-hate' relationship, via
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The 'harrowing' Bob Geldof documentary by Scottish charity nominated for award The film captures powerful testimonies from the people of Tigray, offering an unfiltered look at their struggle and resilience

Exclusive: The 'harrowing' Bob Geldof documentary by Scottish charity nominated for award
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The Ukrainian war veteran badly injured in drone attack who is winning thanks to a Scottish charity Sunflower Scotland donated the rowing machine last year

The Ukrainian war veteran badly injured in drone attack who is winning again thanks to a Scottish charity
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Lewis Gibson and Lilah Fear win first figure skating World Championships medal for GB since 1984 The medal is the first for Great Britain in 41 years

Lewis Gibson and Lilah Fear win first figure skating World Championships medal for GB since 1984 #worldfigure
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Definitely haven't forgotten the Kerrs...I skate at the rink they trained at!

Lewis Gibson and Lilah Fear win first figure skating World Championships medal for GB since 1984 The medal is the first for Great Britain in 41 years

Best news ever!!! Well done Lewis and Lilah! @Lewisgibson4
Lewis Gibson and Lilah Fear win first figure skating World Championships medal for GB since 1984 #worldfigure2025 ⛸️
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Scottish ice dancers have 'skate we've been hoping for' in World Figure Skating Championships first The couple are in a medal position for the first time at the World Figure Skating Championships

Scottish ice dancers have 'skate we've been hoping for' in World Figure Skating Championships first ⛸️
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I tried being a puppeteer for a new Nessie production - it was much harder than it looks Being a puppeteer is more difficult than it looks - as I found out at Pitlochry Festival Theatre

I tried being a puppeteer for a new Scottish Nessie production - it was much harder than it looks
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The prized university degree being awarded to Sir John Curtice and Sharleen Spiteri Sharleen Spiteri and Sir John Curtice are among recipients of the honour

The prized university degree being awarded to Sir John Curtice and Texas singer Sharleen Spiteri
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Artist who ran away to join circus wins prize for work inspired by circus ring Dunbar artist will join others from China, Canada, Kenya, Taiwan and Korea on Glenfiddich Artists in Residence Programme this summer

Scottish artist who ran away to join circus in her teens wins prize for sculptures inspired by circus ring
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The 'perfect' short film inspired by famed Scottish author that has won top festival prize The winner of a Scottish short film award has been announced

The 'perfect' short film inspired by famed Scottish author that has won top festival prize
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The 'lost era' of music by iconic and 'powerful' Scottish folk singer The music of Scottish folk musician Dick Gaughan is set to be available on an eight-disc box set

Exclusive: The 'lost era' of music by iconic and 'powerful' Scottish folk singer
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Succession star Brian Cox tells of his own 'brutal reality of poverty' in this Scottish city Brian Cox grew up in poverty in Dundee

Brian Cox: Succession star tells of his own 'brutal reality of poverty' in this Scottish city
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Scottish postmaster wrongly convicted in Post Office Horizon scandal to speak at book festival The Boswell Book Festival is the only festival dedicated to biography and memoirt

Scottish postmaster wrongly convicted in Post Office Horizon scandal to speak at book festival
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10 highlights from the 2025 Edinburgh International Festival programme Highlights include a new play starring Brian Cox and a ballet based on the life of Mary, Queen of Scots

10 highlights from the 2025 Edinburgh International Festival programme
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8-hour concert, Brian Cox play open 'more compact' 2025 Edinburgh International Festival The Edinburgh International Festival has unveiled its programme for this year

8-hour concert, Brian Cox play open 'more compact' 2025 Edinburgh International Festival as programme unveiled
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The incredible 3D model of giant Scotland art deco-era exhibition celebrating British Empire The exhibition showcases Scotland’s art deco history

The incredible 3D model of giant Scotland art deco-era exhibition celebrating British Empire
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Scottish actor who inspired Homer Simpson catchphrase captured in portrait Scottish actor James Finlayson was the inspiration for Homer Simpson’s iconic “Doh!” catchphrase

Scottish actor who inspired Homer Simpson catchphrase and starred in Laurel and Hardy captured in portrait
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Edinburgh Festival Fringe to get Scottish Government funding package after 7-year battle The Fringe has not received core funding since 2018

Exclusive:Revealed: Edinburgh Festival Fringe to get Scottish Government funding package after 7-year battle
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12 new major Edinburgh Festival Fringe shows announced for the Pleasance this summer The shows are among a swathe of new events announced for the venue this year

12 new major Edinburgh Festival Fringe shows announced for the Pleasance this summer
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