Battle to save 18th Century island lighthouse 17 Aug 2018 16:27 Living by the Sword It was one of the first lighthouses in Scotland and guided sailors to safety in the Outer Hebrides from the late 18th Century.
Music interview: Christopher Bell looks back on over a decade in charge of the Edinburgh Festival Chorus 17 Aug 2018 11:43 Living by the Sword The week ahead will be one of mixed feelings for one of Scotland’s much-loved musical personalities. For the past 11 years, he has been intrinsic to the musical success of the Edinburgh International Festival, yet his stage appearances are mostly brief.
Holyrood review support of Canada’s Scottish founding father over indigenous controversy 17 Aug 2018 10:28 Living by the Sword Funding for a celebration of the Glasgow-born father of the Canadian nation could be withdrawn by the Scottish Government amid ongoing controversies over his treatment of indigenous people.
Thousands to take part in World Pipe Band Championships 17 Aug 2018 09:53 Living by the Sword More than 200 bands from 13 countries are taking part in this year’s World Pipe Band Championships.
From Warhol to Banksy: Edinburgh gallery unveils fresh direction 17 Aug 2018 09:42 Living by the Sword Edinburgh’s most exclusive art gallery is preparing to enter a new era that will bring its eclectic collection to a new audience.
Your business is a success. How do you keep it that way? 17 Aug 2018 08:47 Living by the Sword Taking your food or drink to the next level is a major step, whether it is exporting into overseas markets or selling the business. Here, legal experts look at some of the issues to consider
Runrig gigs to lead to regular shows beneath Stirling Castle 16 Aug 2018 20:37 Living by the Sword Outdoor pop and rock gigs beneath Stirling Castle are set to become an annual fixture as it emerged that Runrig’s two farewell shows will generate an estimated £8 million for the local economy.
Theatre reviews: Mark Thomas – Check Up: Our NHS at 70 | Where It Hurts 16 Aug 2018 17:36 Living by the Sword Perhaps it takes a stand-up comedian of Mark Thomas’s experience to create a show as perfectly balanced between laugh-a-minute entertainment and hard-edged political commentary as his latest monologue Check Up, designed to mark the 70th anniversary of the NHS.
Musicals & opera review: Thor And Loki, Assembly Roxy 16 Aug 2018 17:15 Living by the Sword Wagner’s Ring cycle is fine and all that but if you would rather see an alternative reading of Norse mythology – where the fabled Ragnarok is adapted as a musical theatre romp about equality, diversity and open borders ...
The Highlander who became a ‘champion’ of Aboriginal people 16 Aug 2018 16:51 Living by the Sword Highlander Duncan McNab long dreamed of becoming a missionary to the Aboriginal people of Australia and after leaving Scotland in the 1860s, he was to become their champion.
Comedy review: Tessa Coates: Witch Hunt, Pleasance Courtyard 16 Aug 2018 16:47 Living by the Sword There are countless comedians out there bemoaning their useless degree, with only marginally fewer throwing good money after bad performing an entire Fringe show based around it.
Music review: Pussy Riot: Riot Days, Summerhall 16 Aug 2018 16:41 Living by the Sword We were invited to summon the spirit of punk as Russian protest artists Pussy Riot took to the stage at Summerhall.
Runrig hail fans ahead of farewell shows in front of 50,000 people 16 Aug 2018 16:22 Living by the Sword Runrig have paid tribute to their legion of fans as they prepare to bring down the curtain on 45 years of performing.
Annie Lennox pays tribute to ‘one and only’ Aretha Franklin 16 Aug 2018 16:10 Living by the Sword Scottish singer Annie Lennox is among the stars of the entertainment world hto ave praised the “simply peerless” Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin for her impact on music following her death aged 76.
Hardeep Singh Kohli ‘to join Celebrity Big Brother’ 16 Aug 2018 14:28 Living by the Sword Scottish TV presenter and writer Hardeep Singh Kohli is set to be unveiled tonight as a housemate on Celebrity Big Brother, it was reported today.