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RSNO with conductor Thomas Sondergard and pianist Ethan Loch

'A glorious excursion': RSNO/Sondergard at Glasgow Royal Concert Hall
'A glorious excursion': RSNO/Sondergard at Glasgow Royal Concert Hall

'Singing of the very highest standard possible': SCO/Luks at Glasgow City Hall

Princess Merida, above. Are Pixar's liberties fair enough? As Rab has said before, our flag should be a grey cross – because being Scottish is a cross to bear – on a grey background

Princess Merida, above. Are Pixar's liberties fair enough? As Rab has said before, our flag should be a grey cross – because being Scottish is a cross to bear – on a grey background

RAB'S SCOTTISH ICONS

Brave proves Scotland is the last country the world can mock with impunity

Susan Calman visits 'Scotland in miniature' Arran

Susan Calman visits 'Scotland in miniature' Arran

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Susan Calman names 'best beach in Scotland and the world'

Author John Banville

Author John Banville

English domination hangs over this sophisticated crime novel like a spectre

The Proclaimers in concert

The Proclaimers in concert

This is the story behind the Proclaimers' brilliant debut album in 1987

Around the Greens: The business of Scotland's iconic sporting industry

Around the Greens: The business of Scotland's iconic sporting industry

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Get a year of Around the Greens for just £20

The Frozen rollercoaster at Loch Lomond

The Frozen rollercoaster at Loch Lomond

Loch Lomond Christmas festival makes return with dates and times announced

Janey Godley, speaking at the King's Theatre in the city, after winning the inaugural Sir Billy Connolly Spirit of Glasgow Award

Janey Godley, speaking at the King's Theatre in the city, after winning the inaugural Sir Billy Connolly Spirit of Glasgow Award

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Janey Godley's coffin to go on 'final tour' today

The original line-up

The original line-up

The Band Aid controversy: the Scottish founder has his say

The full company of Peter Pan at the King’s, Glasgow

The full company of Peter Pan at the King’s, Glasgow

Panto at the King's Glasgow: Truly, Peter Pan will never grow old

Miami Vice features in The 1980s: Image of a Decade

Miami Vice features in The 1980s: Image of a Decade

The 10 Best Coffee Table books for Christmas.

Ravenscraig by Frank McElhinney

Ravenscraig by Frank McElhinney

‘I felt deep joy when I heard that ravens had returned to Ravenscraig'

How could you resist? See

How could you resist? See

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Herald Diary: A case of puppy love from the new neighbours

Peter Capaldi plays 'first gig in 40 years' at secret show in Glasgow

Tom Petty died in 2017 at the age of 66

Tom Petty died in 2017 at the age of 66

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Official bootleg of 'classic' 1982 Tom Petty concert in Edinburgh released

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Mandela by Alan Wylie

Mandela by Alan Wylie

Nelson Mandela dancing in Glasgow – and other reasons to smile

Hannah Jarrett-Scott

Hannah Jarrett-Scott

‘It was such a fantastic moment’: How Hannah became Hook

Rod Stewart: see

Rod Stewart: see

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Herald Diary: Rod Stewart on Buckie? Surely not

Laura Cumming took the Book of the Year for Thunderclap

Laura Cumming took the Book of the Year for Thunderclap

The Saltires 2024: Thunderclap by Laura Cumming wins Scotland's Book of the Year

Charlie Allan, a 61-year-old actor and stunt coordinator who injured his leg

Charlie Allan, a 61-year-old actor and stunt coordinator who injured his leg

Scots actor hits £25k goal for leg treatment with help from Russell Crowe

Left to right, Karen Fishwick (Carlotta), Cristian Ortega (Shuggie), Neil John Gibson (Dame Annita WhizzWazz) and Louise Haggerty (Ensemble) in Weans in the Wood(lands) at Oran Mor, Glasgow

Left to right, Karen Fishwick (Carlotta), Cristian Ortega (Shuggie), Neil John Gibson (Dame Annita WhizzWazz) and Louise Haggerty (Ensemble) in Weans in the Wood(lands) at Oran Mor, Glasgow

Review: Cheeky swipes at targets close to home

The musician revealed his shocking diagnosis on a Radio 4 documentary, Tremolo, last summer,

The musician revealed his shocking diagnosis on a Radio 4 documentary, Tremolo, last summer,

BEST OF SCOTLAND

Best of Scotland

Del Amitri star Justin Currie on his 'scary' Parkinson's diagnosis

Alex Salmond, who led the SNP before later founding the Alba party, died at the age of 69 on Saturday afternoon from a suspected heart attack (Jane Barlow/PA)

Alex Salmond, who led the SNP before later founding the Alba party, died at the age of 69 on Saturday afternoon from a suspected heart attack (Jane Barlow/PA)

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Proclaimers, Dougie MacLean and Sheena Wellington to perform at Alex Salmond memorial

Virgin Hotels Glasgow has closed

Virgin Hotels Glasgow has closed

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Musicians demand payment from Virgin Hotels over unpaid invoices from Glasgow venue

Mhairi Black during her Fringe show

Mhairi Black during her Fringe show

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Mhairi Black to take hit Fringe show about life in politics on tour

Ross Geddes, founder, Finnieston Clothing

Ross Geddes, founder, Finnieston Clothing

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Glasgow fashion retailer 'honoured' by Harris Tweed tie-up

Guilt, regret and cursed love for a Scottish icon

Rod Stewart: not one for the youngsters?

Rod Stewart: not one for the youngsters?

Herald Diary: Rod Stewart? He's certainly not dead cool

From left: Johnny McKnight (Stinkerbelle), Marc Mackinnon (Nana), Emma Mullen (West End Wendy) and Star Peners (Peter Panto ) in Peter Panto and the Incredible Stinkerbelle at the Tron, Glasgow

From left: Johnny McKnight (Stinkerbelle), Marc Mackinnon (Nana), Emma Mullen (West End Wendy) and Star Peners (Peter Panto ) in Peter Panto and the Incredible Stinkerbelle at the Tron, Glasgow

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' Rip-roaring farty fun': Tron Theatre panto review

Neil Gray and Saoirse Ronan

Neil Gray and Saoirse Ronan

Edinburgh International Film Festival

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Swinney defends Gray's limo use for movie premiere as 'film was about addiction'

Edinburgh Fringe Society chief executive Shona McCarthy

Edinburgh Fringe Society chief executive Shona McCarthy

Edinburgh Festival Fringe

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Poor phone signal in Edinburgh hindering ticket sales, says Fringe chief

A furore has emerged over audience use of phones during screenings of the musical Wicked

A furore has emerged over audience use of phones during screenings of the musical Wicked

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Using your phone in the cinema? Well, expect to be publicly shamed

Hamish Hawk will cap a remarkable year by performing with Travis at their much anticipated Glasgow gig at the Hydro

Hamish Hawk will cap a remarkable year by performing with Travis at their much anticipated Glasgow gig at the Hydro

BEST OF SCOTLAND

Best of Scotland

The Scottish star who 'stole the show' at Celtic Connections

STV headquarters, Glasgow

STV headquarters, Glasgow

BUSINESS INSIGHT

Smiles all round as new STV boss gets off to a flier

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Choppy waters ahead for the Edinburgh Fringe?

Rod Stewart will play Glastonbury

Rod Stewart will play Glastonbury

Glastonbury Festival 2025

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Sir Rod Stewart first act announced for Glastonbury 2025

The bay City Rollers in their 1970s heyday

The bay City Rollers in their 1970s heyday

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Bay City Rollers musical to roll into town next year

Doug Maughan spotted this ice cream stall in Chengdu, China. “Made with real turkeys, I assume,” he says. If so, it’s the perfect pudding for Christmas…

Doug Maughan spotted this ice cream stall in Chengdu, China. “Made with real turkeys, I assume,” he says. If so, it’s the perfect pudding for Christmas…

Herald Diary: Anyone fancy a fowl-tasting dessert?

David Donaldson is expecting a Korean guest, so was doing research for the occasion when he found this website. “The poodle narrates instructions in a terrible French accent,” says David, “so while no dogs were harmed, Francis is dying of

David Donaldson is expecting a Korean guest, so was doing research for the occasion when he found this website. “The poodle narrates instructions in a terrible French accent,” says David, “so while no dogs were harmed, Francis is dying of

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Herald Diary: A barking mad idea for a cookery site

Deacon Blue announce new album and huge Scottish shows for 2025

The new playpark is open to all

The new playpark is open to all

£100,000 playpark opens on outskirts of Glasgow

Honoured with multiple Best Bar None awards, Boteco is at the heart of Glasgow’s nightlife more more than a decade offering a warm and welcoming space for all

Honoured with multiple Best Bar None awards, Boteco is at the heart of Glasgow’s nightlife more more than a decade offering a warm and welcoming space for all

Glasgow's Latin hotspot Boteco do Brasil marks 15 years with two unmissable events

Sir Bob Geldof (second left), along with other artists recording the first ever Band Aid single, Do They Know It's Christmas

Sir Bob Geldof (second left), along with other artists recording the first ever Band Aid single, Do They Know It's Christmas

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Neil Mackay: Calling kids who bought the Band Aid record ‘racist’ is a disgrace

Kelvingrove Bandstand will host performances alongside Queen’s Park Arena.

Kelvingrove Bandstand will host performances alongside Queen’s Park Arena.

New summer concert series to debut at 'iconic' Glasgow bandstands

Lana Del Rey announces Glasgow stadium show

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Joanna Basford: 'Books are wonderful ways to escape into new worlds'

One Day was set in Edinburgh

One Day was set in Edinburgh

Alan Simpson: One Day plaque row shows problem with conservation over evolution

Bennett noted that, while grit in shells produces pearls, cancer was “like a piece of grit in your soul”. He died at the Marie Curie Hospice, Edinburgh, on January 2005 aged just 33

Bennett noted that, while grit in shells produces pearls, cancer was “like a piece of grit in your soul”. He died at the Marie Curie Hospice, Edinburgh, on January 2005 aged just 33

RAB'S SCOTTISH ICONS

Cancer robbed us of musical genius Martyn at just 33 but his work will live forever

Glasgow Film CEO Allison Gardner is set to retire after more than 30 years of helping transform Glasgow's film landscape

Glasgow Film CEO Allison Gardner is set to retire after more than 30 years of helping transform Glasgow's film landscape

Glasgow Film Festival

‘Cinema creates empathy in you. And we need a lot more empathy in this world’

The Tenementals

The Tenementals

Recounting Glasgow's radical history through song: The Tenementals reveal debut album

Scul?ture by George Wyllie

Scul?ture by George Wyllie

Discover works never seen before in the UK from artist George Wyllie