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Culture

Arts, entertainment, media, heritage and culture.

Scotland

‘Exceptional’ tartan archive gifted to the nation

The collection includes tartans created for Queen Victoria.

By Lucinda Cameron, Press Association Scotland · 18 May 2026 · 3 min read

A woman holding a framed painting of Vesuvius erupting

Scotland

Image of Vesuvius erupting by painter said to have witnessed it fetches £25,000

An Eruption of Vesuvius in 1774 was painted by Jakob Philipp Hackert.

By Lucinda Cameron, Press Association Scotland · 13 May 2026 · 2 min read

Black and white photo of a group of men standing in front of a football pavilion

Scotland

Historic ‘belly button of world football’ site given protected status

Historic Environment Scotland has recognised the remains at First Hampden in Glasgow.

By Lucinda Cameron, Press Association Scotland · 13 May 2026 · 4 min read

Scotland

Snooker game show Big Break to return with Paddy McGuinness and Stephen Hendry

The popular game show will return to BBC Two nearly two decades after it last aired.

By Lauren Del Fabbro, Press Association Entertainment Reporter · 12 May 2026 · 2 min read

Charles meeting Sir Rod Stewart and Ronnie Wood at the King’s Trust celebration at the Royal Albert Hall

Scotland

Rod Stewart congratulates King for putting Trump ‘in his place’

Charles and Camilla were joined by celebrities and performers for a celebration of the 50th anniversary of the King’s Trust at the Royal Albert Hal...

By Stanley Murphy-Johns, Press Association · 11 May 2026 · 3 min read

Scotland

Sturgeon and Beano among big names at this year’s Dundee Book Festival

The festival runs from June 19-21, with most tickets costing £5.

By Nick Forbes, Press Association Scotland · 11 May 2026 · 2 min read

Scotland

Cast announced as Trainspotting: The Musical prepares for UK tour

The show will tour the country after its West End debut.

By Casey Cooper-Fiske, Press Association Senior Entertainment Reporter · 11 May 2026 · 2 min read

Scotland

Archaeologists find evidence of illicit centuries-old whisky still

The team made the discovery in Ben Lawers National Nature Reserve.

By Lucinda Cameron, Press Association Scotland · 11 May 2026 · 3 min read

Alan Cumming speaking while seated in an armchair

Scotland

Alan Cumming criticises ‘bad leadership’ at Bafta film awards after racial slur

The Scottish actor was the host of the ceremony in February.

By Carla Feric, Press Association Entertainment Reporter · 10 May 2026 · 3 min read

Former Scottish first minister Nicola Sturgeon shakes the hand of Boris Johnson

Scotland

Sturgeon says she ‘liked’ David Cameron but has ‘zero respect’ for Boris Johnson

The former Scottish first minister spoke about her relationships with five different UK prime ministers.

By Katrine Bussey, Press Association Scotland political editor · 10 May 2026 · 3 min read

A woman holding up a painting of Vesuvius erupting

Scotland

Painting of Vesuvius eruption by artist said to have seen it to be auctioned

Jakob Philipp Hackert’s painting will be sold at Lyon & Turnbull’s in Edinburgh next week.

By Lucinda Cameron, Press Association Scotland · 8 May 2026 · 2 min read

Scotland

Alan Cumming and Shirley Henderson to star on stage together for first time

A History Of Paper will open at the Pitlochry Festival Theatre in August.

By Lucinda Cameron, Press Association Scotland · 5 May 2026 · 3 min read