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Four comedians bringing work in progress shows to this year's Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

Edinburgh Fringe 2025 Comedy Highlights: 18 work in progress shows

Poll reveals that more than a third of women have experienced gender discrimination while running their business

One in three women suffer gender discrimination running their business

The event will take place at The Hub, the official home of the Edinburgh International Festival.

City with 'festivals in its DNA' to host summit of arts event leaders

Emily and Rachel outside Kitchen Table

The team behind pioneering Scottish bakery share their secrets

Scottish Makar Peter MacKay.

Makar: Food packaging style health warnings should be put on AI books

Stuck for that special soundtrack this Valentine's Day 2025? Then perhaps some of AI's suggestions might help set the mood?

What 15 songs does AI consider the most romantic for Valentine’s Day?

Creative Scotland slated by Singing Kettle star over 'crazy' decision

Berwickshire High School in Duns

Education chief rejects call to learn from transformed Scottish school

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The 7 expert secrets to starting a successful business in 2025

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How to fund your side hustle - top ways to finance a passion project

Your personal shopper Isla suggests top gift ideas

Ad Feature Christmas gift guide for whisky fans

The island of Lismore, on the west cost of Scotland

The Scottish island home to 170 people that surprised me

Santander X UK Awards 2024 first prize winners Anushka Mahesh, Sarah Bailey, Aurusha Kharas and Tom Scrope

Entrepreneurs win award for tackling period poverty with £4 underwear

Some of Waterstones' favourite books of 2024.

Best Books of 2024: Here are the Waterstone's 15 must-read books

Gareth chose a mushroom pasta dish for one of his four meals

I've just ordered four meal kits for £3 and I can't wait to try them

Jenny Dickson, Chair of Morton Fraser MacRoberts

How a Big Four law firm put diversity at the heart of its business

Review: I tried the 3.5L Cosori Air Fryer

Sean Moggach, Iain McPherson and Nicky Graig

The owner of Edinburgh bar on how they made World's 50 Best Bars

Some of the most popular books of 2024.

Most Popular Books 2024: 10 most read novels according to Goodreads

The Melville monument in St Andrew Square is dedicated to Henry Dundas, a politician who delayed the end of the slave trade. Picture: Lisa Ferguson

I descended from slave owners - here's why I support reparations

A study of 500 SME owners and decision makers highlighted that not having enough time to focus on all their expenditure is costing them nearly £350 each month on average

Small business owners say lack of time is costing them money

Duns in the Scottish Borders is the birthplace of both a once-mighty philosopher - and the dunce's hat.

The small Scottish town that is the birthplace of the dunce's hat

Artist David J Mitchell with a maquette of his 'Figure of Destiny' statue. Picture: John Devlin

Designs for 'Destiny' sculpture taller than The Kelpies unveiled

The list of top books children should read before they’re four include The Gruffalo by Julia Donaldson, The Tiger Who Came to Tea by Judith Kerr, and the Michael Rosen classic – We’re Going on a Bear Hunt

The best books children should read before they turn four

Beetlejuice themed Halloween decorations like this door cover are all the rage this year

How I'm giving my Halloween a Beetlejuice theme this year

A poll of 1,000 mums and dads with children aged 0 to 16, found 51 per cent have identical or similar lunches on weekdays

Parents and kids stuck in a lunchtime rut eating the same meals daily

A tuna pasta bake was a doddle to make, and cost just a few quid

I used a free magazine subscription to make the perfect meal

A car park and lay-by close to Ullapool on the North Coast 500

'Relentless over-promotion' fury at Highlands 'brand' plan

Bathroom revealed as a hotspot for creativity

Ad Feature Online blind orders: Exclusive Scotsman reader offer

30% of Brits would back defaulted plant-based menu in NHS hospitals

A living room by Detail Movement

Meet the interior designer creating spaces for 'quieter souls'

Father's Day experience for 2024

Father's Day: Memorable experience gifts starting at just £25

Dads just love cooking up a treat on a barbecue

We pick out the best Father's Day gifts for dads who love to barbecue

The ultimate Father’s day gift guide 2024

The sumptuous bedroom of the Dream House

Meet the woman who built and furnished a house in just three days

Ad Feature How small changes can make a big shift for female entrepreneurs

What are this year's most popular Halloween costumes? Cr. Getty Images

Here are the UK's top 10 most popular Halloween costumes in 2023

“For many families, it’s difficult enough to have enough food on the table for everyone and now they need to think about how they’ll cover the kids’ meals as they head back to school.”

12 back to school food hacks including yellow sticker offer peak times

ITV axe major talent show weeks after finale

What is Threads? Celebrities join Twitter rival

Holly Willoughby

Huge ITV star tipped to host Strictly Come Dancing
Holly Willoughby is reportedly being tipped to host Strictly Come Dancing leaving current host Tess Daly ‘upset and worried’

Ed Sheeran’s rare demo CD made while at school expected to sell at auction for massive sum

Rare Ed Sheeran demo CD made in school goes to auction

Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex,

Prince Harry bizarre interview requests for Spotify podcast revealed

Scotland has been the birthplace of many world changing inventions. Cr: Getty Images

12 of the most important Scottish inventors and their inventions

What will the next platty joobs be?

Coronation abbreviations - what will the next ‘platty joobs’ be?

Aaron Dessner teases new music with Taylor Swift

For those looking to head to Disney World Orlando next year can bag a bargain with this new offer

Disney World launches early booking offer with free park access

The AA has debunked lots of driving myths (Photo: The AA)

Eight driving myths debunked by The AA

Ksenia Grant is part of Edinburgh Innovations and is director of financial services and fintech sector engagement at the University of Edinburgh Futures Institute

Innovation is key for the financial services sector - Ksenia Grant

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Mother’s Day on a budget: 9 thrifty ways to show you care

The demonisation of older women has a long history (Picture: Thomas Lohnes/Getty Images)

Young women complicit in patriarchy turning middle-aged women into 'hags'

Instagram star The Lunchbox Mama has revealed a series of packed lunch ideas that will feed kids for a week all for under a fiver.

Mum shares savvy packed lunch ideas that feed kids for a week

Rangers manager Michael Beale has spoken positively about his relationship with Ryan Kent. (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)

Beale address Rangers players on expiring deals and Morelos and Kent claim

Interior design experts have explained what the latest trends are for 2023

6 interior design trends to we’ll be seeing more of in 2023

Happy Valley series 3: Sally Wainwright explains pause between seasons

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Scotland has failed to meet its latest target for reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, the latest official figures show. Picture: John Giles/PA Wire

Fail: Scotland misses climate target

Pro-independence protesters with Scottish Saltire flags (top) march for Scottish independence. Picture: Andy Buchanan/AFP via Getty Images

Yousaf: Growing popular support for Yes the only way to Scottish independence

Nadine Dorries. Picture: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images

SNP MP cleared of bullying Nadine Dorries