The Herald | Arts & Ents https://www.heraldscotland.com/life_style/arts_ents/ The Herald Arts & Ents en-gb Fri, 09 Jan 2026 15:27:58 +0000 Fri, 09 Jan 2026 15:27:58 +0000 https://www.heraldscotland.com/rss/terms/ M6 toby.granville@newsquest.co.uk (Toby Granville) webmaster@digitalmedia.newsquest.co.uk (Tim Joy) https://www.heraldscotland.com/resources/images/sitelogoalt/?type=rsslogo The Herald | Arts & Ents https://www.heraldscotland.com/life_style/arts_ents/ noThe Herald Arts & Entstoby.granville@newsquest.co.uk Alan Cumming takes a dig at former drama teacher as he is honoured in Hollywood https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/25753077.cumming-dig-former-drama-tutor-gets-hollywood-honour/?ref=rss Fri, 09 Jan 2026 12:42:40 +0000 57854ae2f080695bdb8370c6265bb8c7 brian.ferguson@newsquest.co.uk | Brian Ferguson May We Feed the King feels more a work of philosophical than historical inquiry https://www.heraldscotland.com/life_style/25741783.may-feed-king-work-thoughtful-philosophy/?ref=rss Fri, 09 Jan 2026 11:30:00 +0000 feeba599667e8f0dca9ef0f7f03b8c1e Rosemary.goring@heraldandtimes.co.uk | Rosemary Goring Five Scottish or Scottish-based choreographers to watch out for in 2026 https://www.heraldscotland.com/life_style/25745688.five-scottish-scottish-based-choreographers-watch-2026/?ref=rss Fri, 09 Jan 2026 11:00:00 +0000 1572cf2692823eea1c711c5edb5e2e34 Barry.didcock@heraldandtimes.co.uk | Barry Didcock Edinburgh's Hogmanay tickets go back on sale after 3M flock to winter festivals https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/25752068.hogmanay-tickets-back-sale-3m-flock-winter-festivals/?ref=rss Fri, 09 Jan 2026 10:00:00 +0000 2f494b16ef43f6834cdff536d6feb2be brian.ferguson@newsquest.co.uk | Brian Ferguson From driving bin lorries to Danny Boyle, Britain's Got Talent and Celtic Connections https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/25751192.celtic-connections-headliner-left-bin-lorry-driving-behind/?ref=rss Fri, 09 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +0000 ac3665675c0528784722c3e9bc1eb21f brian.ferguson@newsquest.co.uk | Brian Ferguson Watch: Outlander star says Scotland’s tourist hotspots are ‘overrun’ by visitors https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/25749028.outlander-star-says-scotlands-tourist-hotspots-overrun/?ref=rss Thu, 08 Jan 2026 21:50:00 +0000 3a7481ba9484e4f389f1805a322d0cf5 hannah.brown@newsquest.co.uk | Hannah Brown Heart-rending Scottish novel more than deserves a place in schools https://www.heraldscotland.com/life_style/25742327.sobering-thought-provoking-book-readers-age/?ref=rss Thu, 08 Jan 2026 16:00:00 +0000 33b33e700d16c656d02b73ba3877ec42 Scotland's orchestra has a 'existential question' — and musicians may face the sack https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/25750046.rsno-existential-cash-plea-ahead-scottish-budget/?ref=rss Thu, 08 Jan 2026 13:25:00 +0000 517fb0b3784a345d6b209e13f04c9ab7 Josh.Pizzuto-Pomaco@newsquest.co.uk | Josh Pizzuto-Pomaco Friends reunited: The 80s band who got back together over 40 after their last gig https://www.heraldscotland.com/life_style/25745139.return-friends-40-years---next/?ref=rss Thu, 08 Jan 2026 11:30:00 +0000 58a674182d0de8d7ad69ec8ada4f3061 teddy.jamieson@theherald.co.uk | Teddy Jamieson Here are my tips for 12 Celtic Connections shows you really don't want to miss https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/25719034.tips-10-celtic-connections-shows-really-dont-want-miss/?ref=rss Thu, 08 Jan 2026 10:00:00 +0000 3c6f05a45f8024d0e9adec0bd68e9e39 teddy.jamieson@theherald.co.uk | Teddy Jamieson Strikes at major Scots cinema as dispute over 'low and unequal' pay intensifies https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/25748507.strikes-vue-st-enoch-cinema-wage-battle-continues/?ref=rss Thu, 08 Jan 2026 07:24:00 +0000 1ef1ada94ac775aeaf0caaed653bc8e6 Josh.Pizzuto-Pomaco@newsquest.co.uk | Josh Pizzuto-Pomaco What a kerfuffle over a winter coat… so blame the parents https://www.heraldscotland.com/opinion/25748835.kerfuffle-winter-coat-blame-parents/?ref=rss Thu, 08 Jan 2026 10:00:00 +0000 42e3c3d92f9b23c3ab09c8f25bdeaae6 MTV was supposed to finally shut down for good. So, why didn’t it? https://www.heraldscotland.com/opinion/25750502.mtv-supposed-finally-shut-didnt/?ref=rss Thu, 08 Jan 2026 14:52:05 +0000 75515e531446a6ca6ec3e86543d6b9c1 Love It or List It: The Glasgow suburb that had Kirstie and Phil at daggers drawn https://www.heraldscotland.com/life_style/25744981.love-list-review-glasgow-suburb-kirstie-phil-odds/?ref=rss Wed, 07 Jan 2026 21:00:00 +0000 de92aaf129491fa4737c013930b1f373 alison.rowat@theherald.co.uk | Alison Rowat Lynne Hoggan - nothing to scare the horses in new Radio Scotland late-night slot https://www.heraldscotland.com/life_style/25743984.lynne-hoggans-new-bbc-radio-scotland-show-far-bang-average/?ref=rss Wed, 07 Jan 2026 16:00:00 +0000 ebfed6b3dd124dd24013a00d60ffbce4 teddy.jamieson@theherald.co.uk | Teddy Jamieson Glasgow International Comedy festival reveals line-up as 100,000 tickets go on sale https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/25746275.ruby-wax-rosie-odonnell-tim-key-star-glasgow-comedy-festival/?ref=rss Wed, 07 Jan 2026 11:45:00 +0000 b1a786170eabcc0ad56e089f6e3f282f brian.ferguson@newsquest.co.uk | Brian Ferguson Scotland oldest outdoor music festival pays tribute to founding father https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/25745331.scotlands-oldest-outdoor-festival-pays-tribute-founder/?ref=rss Wed, 07 Jan 2026 11:00:00 +0000 c43836740052a38cdaf4aa92e95d3097 brian.ferguson@newsquest.co.uk | Brian Ferguson Inside the making of new film exploring Kenmure Street protest https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/25745156.inside-making-new-film-kenmure-street-protest/?ref=rss Wed, 07 Jan 2026 00:01:00 +0000 4d817aaa887ba19512030ded9650d7eb brian.ferguson@newsquest.co.uk | Brian Ferguson All signs point to The Batman 2 and Highlander as casting call issued for major films https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/25744082.extras-wanted-major-feature-films-glasgow-highlands/?ref=rss Tue, 06 Jan 2026 14:53:09 +0000 a6cb2d1cc2ebb9f20fed3e2cf4299416 craig.williams@newsquest.co.uk | Craig Williams Edinburgh International Festival pays tribute to 'exceptional' former director https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/25743508.edinburgh-festival-pays-tribute-exceptional-former-director/?ref=rss Tue, 06 Jan 2026 13:07:36 +0000 89519c67f3ad1e6baaa90ea33387827d brian.ferguson@newsquest.co.uk | Brian Ferguson Banjo and Ro's Grand Island Hotel review: whose bright idea was this? https://www.heraldscotland.com/life_style/25740522.banjo-ros-grand-island-hotel-review-whose-bright-idea/?ref=rss Tue, 06 Jan 2026 06:01:00 +0000 ac7be4182c846a15c9f6f7124b7b7b79 alison.rowat@theherald.co.uk | Alison Rowat STV Radio debuts with confidence – but can safe playlists win new listeners? https://www.heraldscotland.com/life_style/25744150.simple-minds-bryan-adams-stv-radios-big-launch-day/?ref=rss Tue, 06 Jan 2026 16:00:00 +0000 bd390bcbcef89c73186bcadf73dd281a teddy.jamieson@theherald.co.uk | Teddy Jamieson Singer Shirley Manson opens up on her 'profoundly moving' final shows with Garbage https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/25740906.shirley-manson-profoundly-moving-final-garbage-gigs/?ref=rss Mon, 05 Jan 2026 16:01:34 +0000 0efb820f654fa1068b93c66521690cc6 brian.ferguson@newsquest.co.uk | Brian Ferguson Museum collection of cars from Hollywood blockbusters ‘could be worth millions’ https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/25738553.boness-motor-museum-collection-could-worth-millions/?ref=rss Mon, 05 Jan 2026 07:03:13 +0000 e9b0d7949747c831e4ae0ae8ed7fe745 Sarah Ward Bowie: the Final Act, review - the inside story of legend's last album https://www.heraldscotland.com/life_style/25738183.bowie-final-act-review---insider-look-last-album/?ref=rss Mon, 05 Jan 2026 05:31:00 +0000 0350816a7bae3a9842ed9452fad2fd8c alison.rowat@theherald.co.uk | Alison Rowat Hereditary monarchy? The United Kingdom could do better https://www.heraldscotland.com/opinion/25738188.hereditary-monarchy-united-kingdom-better/?ref=rss Mon, 05 Jan 2026 11:30:00 +0000 1436fc9d8bf9ba83d7fc7aead7b038bf letters@theherald.co.uk | Letters Tributes paid to Scots dad and singer who died on Hogmanay while hillwalking https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/25738444.tributes-falkirk-frontman-andrew-ure-died-hogmanay/?ref=rss Sun, 04 Jan 2026 19:12:24 +0000 b9046529cf6b1812a42f52b96d81c805 Josh.Pizzuto-Pomaco@newsquest.co.uk | Josh Pizzuto-Pomaco Lead singer of classic Scottish rock band gives update on Parkinson's fight https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/25738412.justin-currie-del-amitri-rocker-gives-parkinsons-update/?ref=rss Sun, 04 Jan 2026 18:37:00 +0000 3883bd75a535b97da9b7cd16753cebbf Josh.Pizzuto-Pomaco@newsquest.co.uk | Josh Pizzuto-Pomaco Inside the making of new BBC Scotland legal drama hoped to run for the next 10 years https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/25726349.inside-creation-new-bbc-scotland-legal-drama-counsels/?ref=rss Sun, 04 Jan 2026 08:00:00 +0000 e046c9003da25d64486a99b1c4b6b6da brian.ferguson@newsquest.co.uk | Brian Ferguson The pantos are over - thank goodness. Here's eight Scottish theatre shows to book now https://www.heraldscotland.com/life_style/25723506.eight-theatre-shows-see-january-mamma-mia-fawlty-towers/?ref=rss Sun, 04 Jan 2026 10:00:00 +0000 0eac76d9d470493394800fcffce916b3 The Traitors new star Harriet Tyce on her Edinburgh roots and swapping law for books https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/18798996.blood-orange-author-current-star-traitors-swapping-law-books/?ref=rss Sat, 03 Jan 2026 11:30:00 +0000 76e49dc672c6b6cc19b96eefb05ac067 'I can't remember any of the things I did in Glasgow - that's probably a good thing' https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/25681726.shaun-ryder-happy-mondays-baboons-bez-barras/?ref=rss Sat, 03 Jan 2026 10:00:00 +0000 e847ce1543862742d2bf3c1c3ce76dd3 gaby.mckay@newsquest.co.uk | Gabriel McKay Edinburgh Festival Fringe chiefs admit it is at risk of becoming a 'safe bets' event https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/25736251.fringe-admits-danger-becoming-safe-bets-event/?ref=rss Sat, 03 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +0000 a1eaa08974c6b08e8353ac7ebb221492 brian.ferguson@newsquest.co.uk | Brian Ferguson Banjo Beale: 'It's good for people to see a gay couple in a remote area' https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/25698093.banjo-beale-kardashian-moment-beating-prejudice/?ref=rss Sat, 03 Jan 2026 05:30:00 +0000 52cea9b7cfc6291eafef0c7e25777739 caroline.wilson@heraldandtimes.co.uk | Caroline Wilson Art attack: Statue gets a Glasgow-style pointy crown https://www.heraldscotland.com/opinion/25735604.art-attack-statue-gets-glasgow-style-pointy-crown/?ref=rss Sat, 03 Jan 2026 06:30:00 +0000 fa75287bce318936078212bb5cb2c916 SNP equally guilty of pugnacious parliamentary antics https://www.heraldscotland.com/opinion/25735468.snp-equally-guilty-pugnacious-parliamentary-antics/?ref=rss Sat, 03 Jan 2026 06:30:00 +0000 f59e1e55a2c0d6dc3ca0c077337af09a letters@theherald.co.uk | Letters Why the Scottish cultural landscape is no longer gripped by collective anxiety https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/25730165.scottish-culture-no-longer-gripped-collective-anxiety/?ref=rss Fri, 02 Jan 2026 15:00:00 +0000 1170e44a26011fb6eb90fbf2886f9699 brian.ferguson@newsquest.co.uk | Brian Ferguson My pick of the best Scottish films and TV shows to watch out for in 2026 https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/25697014.best-scottish-films-tv-shows-seek-2026/?ref=rss Fri, 02 Jan 2026 11:30:00 +0000 e2303f9492198162f1c0c1e806ab7b68 brian.ferguson@newsquest.co.uk | Brian Ferguson Nicola Sturgeon reveals she is happier than ever after 'reimagining' herself https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/25735080.nicola-sturgeon-im-happier-now-ever-been/?ref=rss Fri, 02 Jan 2026 11:15:48 +0000 a6bc82e9258616f54d8ff65f404d77e7 brian.ferguson@newsquest.co.uk | Brian Ferguson Ferries, protests and public life defined a year of press pictures across Scotland https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/25698187.ferries-protests-public-life-across-scotland-pictures/?ref=rss Fri, 02 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +0000 dcf70a2e945fdfabc8446c2817d53185 Gordon Terris Talking turkey… the Diary provides a late, late Crimbo yarn https://www.heraldscotland.com/opinion/25733819.talking-turkey-diary-provides-late-late-crimbo-yarn/?ref=rss Fri, 02 Jan 2026 06:30:00 +0000 c42fb71c947c85fb105a215c13fe0051 Don’t remove our royal family – they do a lot of good https://www.heraldscotland.com/opinion/25733787.dont-remove-royal-family---lot-good/?ref=rss Fri, 02 Jan 2026 06:30:00 +0000 f15455c04acb926a22289120ed385cb5 letters@theherald.co.uk | Letters New Year TV review: Who won the battle of the box and who should call it a day? https://www.heraldscotland.com/life_style/25733995.new-year-tv-bbc-itv-netflix---won-battle-box/?ref=rss Thu, 01 Jan 2026 21:05:00 +0000 29aba49bd78c1f84d9b74964aaba6e3c alison.rowat@theherald.co.uk | Alison Rowat Police charge man over drone-flying offences during Edinburgh's Hogmanay party https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/25733944.man-charge-flying-drone-edinburgh-hogmanay-party/?ref=rss Thu, 01 Jan 2026 15:05:02 +0000 b25bf3910c778e9ee6118ce068297c27 brian.ferguson@newsquest.co.uk | Brian Ferguson I went to Edinburgh's Hogmanay party 30 years after my first - here's my verdict https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/25733833.verdict-edinburghs-hogmanay-party-30-years-first/?ref=rss Thu, 01 Jan 2026 13:35:06 +0000 dc2cc02b4cc245889115547785ed7c45 brian.ferguson@newsquest.co.uk | Brian Ferguson Here are the 26 most exciting gigs, books, shows & exhibitions in Scotland in 2026 https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/25721224.26-best-gigs-books-shows-exhibitions-scotland-2026/?ref=rss Thu, 01 Jan 2026 10:00:00 +0000 51baaf75987de356a265238ee9b52b4d Barry.didcock@heraldandtimes.co.uk | Barry Didcock I wish you a good new year filled with kindness, good health and plenty of good songs https://www.heraldscotland.com/politics/viewpoint/25730470.wish-good-new-year-filled-kindness-good-songs/?ref=rss Thu, 01 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +0000 8876eddbc8afd5793cda433385250de7 Reform to defeat SNP? No, they’ll bolster Nats' reign https://www.heraldscotland.com/opinion/25732701.reform-defeat-snp-no-bolster-nats-reign/?ref=rss Thu, 01 Jan 2026 06:30:00 +0000 8c00ac0285e05a6baa737f34a4ad3249 letters@theherald.co.uk | Letters Edinburgh Hogmanay party bounces back with sell-out as 50,000 descend on city centre https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/25732933.tens-thousands-gather-edinburghs-hogmanay-celebrations/?ref=rss Wed, 31 Dec 2025 18:25:00 +0000 2e6c5618cae3e96e0bc7016adbd19ba1 brian.ferguson@newsquest.co.uk | Brian Ferguson This most Glasgow of bands is on the hunt for Buckfast in Edinburgh https://www.heraldscotland.com/life_style/25732226.glasvegas-assembly-rooms-edinburgh-four-stars-december-2025/?ref=rss Wed, 31 Dec 2025 11:57:37 +0000 a8f888bdd8ed12cd88e1a391304053ee teddy.jamieson@theherald.co.uk | Teddy Jamieson