The most unusual comedy shows at the Edinburgh Fringe 2018 23 Aug 2018 13:51 Living by the Sword From shows you control with your phone to tap-dancing economics lessons, these comedians do things a little differently
Under the Radar: Charlotte Black 23 Aug 2018 13:48 Living by the Sword Originally from Edinburgh, Charlotte Black has been living in London for the past few years, developing her music career. The result of various writing trips to Los Angeles, her latest single, Nobody Else, completes a trilogy of releases that have explored modern love.
Art reviews: Lucy Skaer | Tacita Dean | Gunnie Moberg & Margaret Tait 23 Aug 2018 13:40 Living by the Sword It shouldn’t matter that female artists dominate at this year’s Edinburgh Art Festival, but it does, writes Susan Mansfield
Edinburgh Book Festival: Sue Black’s tale of injustice shocked audiences 23 Aug 2018 13:29 Living by the Sword All academics should be like forensic anatomist Sue Black – sorry, that should be Professor Dame Sue Black – and if I ruled Scotland, I’d promote her even further, possibly as far as our first female president.
Edinburgh Book Festival: Susan Calman strictly looks on the bright side 23 Aug 2018 13:20 Living by the Sword No, said Susan Calman, answering the first question from the audience. No, she’d never go on I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! First, because it’s edited, and secondly, “Because they’d put me in with a racist homophobe and I’d be thrown out for punching them”.
Comedy review: Simon Evans: Genius 2.0, Assembly George Square Studios (Venue 17) 23 Aug 2018 13:12 Living by the Sword Simon is trendy in teal this year, has upgraded the onstage furnishings of the show and is sipping Harvey’s Bristol Cream in tribute to his father, who provides several of the show’s first laughs.
Theatre review: A Hero Of Our Time, C royale 23 Aug 2018 13:08 Living by the Sword “He has a pompous phrase for every opportunity without an ounce of poetry in his soul.” So says charismatic Russian military man Pechorin of his on-and-increasing-off friend Grunshnitsky in this vibrant adaptation of Mikhail Lermontov’s 19th century novel...
Scotland ranked in top five travel experiences by TripAdvisor 23 Aug 2018 11:36 Living by the Sword Scotland is one of the top five destinations in the world for travel experiences, research has found.
Three Scottish islands on sale for less than a two-bedroom central Edinburgh flat 23 Aug 2018 09:42 Living by the Sword Three uninhabited Orkney islands have been put up for sale together with sellers suggesting a buyer could create their own island retreat.
Three Scottish islands on sale for offers over £200,000 23 Aug 2018 09:42 Living by the Sword Three uninhabited Orkney islands have been put up for sale together with sellers suggesting a buyer could create their own island retreat.
Three Okrney islands on sale for offers over £200,000 23 Aug 2018 09:42 Living by the Sword Three uninhabited Orkney islands have been put up for sale together with sellers suggesting a buyer could create their own island retreat.
Actress tells Edinburgh TV Festival she was sexually assaulted 22 Aug 2018 19:57 Living by the Sword A leading actress and writer has recalled her experiences of sexual assault and racism on her career in the keynote opening address at the Edinburgh Television Festival.
Scots director the favourite to head up next James Bond film 22 Aug 2018 17:50 Living by the Sword Scottish director David McKenzie has emerged as the front-runner in the race to claim the director’s chair in the next James Bond film.
BBC sacks radio presenter for standing against Jacob Rees-Mogg 22 Aug 2018 16:34 Living by the Sword A BBC radio presenter says he has been sacked by the corporation for planning to stand against Jacob Rees-Mogg at the next general election.
How Outlander has sparked a renaissance of the Scots language 22 Aug 2018 15:51 Living by the Sword The hit show Outlander is helping Scots fight its way back from repression, writes Scottish Culture Lecturer, Irene Watt.