Theatre, music, exhibitions, cinema, dance and opera: Here are the 20 essential arts events across Scotland this month to book now

Major contracts have been awarded by Glasgow City Council for a city-wide resurfacing programme.

A Reform politician has allegedly been assaulted while campaigning for the party in Glasgow.

A Scottish truck manufacturer collapsed into administration owing more than £32 million and prospects are varied

Staff are legally able to continue an ongoing marking and assessment boycott (MAB) for twelve months due to new laws.

The party has made more than £140m worth of promises to the industry if it is returned to power this year.

The key proposals which could affect artists and cultural organisations in the coming years.

The Scottish Government's planned efficiency job cuts will undermine workers and vital public services, it has been claimed.

A final mega-poll ahead of next week's election projects an SNP majority and a Scottish Green surge, while Scottish Labour and the Tories face historic collapses, putting a second independence referendum back on the table.

The law firm has revealed two hires in Scotland from a rival firm

Jon Stanton expresses pride over transformation overseen at Weir Group in last decade

Historian Murray Pittock’s latest work runs to just 205 pages. There's never a dull moment, as you might expect from Scotland's History Boy. He talks to Alison Rowat about Scotland then and now, and how his career got off to a sticky start

The Scottish Greens have made an electio pledge to roll out a basic income for all care leavers in a bid to ensure young people leaving the care system are given secure and regular financial support.

The Russia-Ukraine conflict was shown that markets adjust permanently when critical supply routes become politically unreliable

A 35-year gap in healthy life expectancy separates Scotland’s richest and poorest areas, with stark inequalities revealed in new research.

Two men have been arrested and charged after a cannabis farm worth around £360,000 was discovered in Perth.

A £4m upgrade to an historic building at the heart of cultural and civic life in Peebles has been rubber-stamped after a “compromise” was reached.

A Peter Kay gig has been evacuated after a “potential suspicious bag” was found, police say.

Glasgow Fort has unveiled proposals for a major 60,000 square foot expansion designed to upgrade its shopping and leisure experience

A radio station is offering people £25,000 if they can help find a historic Glasgow artefact stolen from one of the city’s museums.

Leading homelessness charity Social Bite has received backing from international A-listers George Clooney, Bob Geldof and Rob Brydon in its call for UK local authorities to franchise its successful supportive Village Model as an alternative to tempor...

WhyNot nightclub in Edinburgh has been named the best late-night venue in Scotland, with several other city venues also recognised at national awards.

The Polar Express Train Ride returns to Edinburgh Waverley for winter 2026, offering a festive family experience with live performances.

Lothian Buses has raised £12,800 for Shelter Scotland by donating unclaimed lost property, supporting families in crisis across Edinburgh.

Machina Coffee Roasters has opened a new training hub in Edinburgh, offering hands-on learning, equipment testing and workshops to support the hospitality sector.

A new tapestry by artist Sekai Machache is being created at Dovecot Studios in Edinburgh, using more than 100 shades of blue before installation in Aberdeen.

In 2022, a Scots ex-con achieved fame in Spain after a band he founded while imprisoned in the country over three decades ago had their songs played by a commercial radio station

A Scottish high street fashion giant owed more than £40 million when it was placed into administration

ITV is bringing back the iconic Name That Tune gameshow for the first time in over two decades - with Alison Hammond fronting it.

Tributes have been paid to Hamish Buchan, one of the best-known figures in the Scottish investment trust sector, following his recent death.

NatWest Group increases provisions for bad debts as profits rise to £2bn in first quarter

Shackleton’s famous shipwreck can now be seen up close and in unprecedented 3D detail at Discovery Point in Dundee, thanks to a collaboration between the Falklands Maritime Heritage Trust (FHMT) and the Dundee Heritage Trust (DHT).

Typically 50% to 70% cheaper than new premium irons from the big names, Scotland's Caley Golf is focused on accessibility

Emergency repair works are underway on Market Street in Aberdeen after a sinkhole was discovered on a busy section of the road.

A restaurant Glasgow restaurant known for its brunch menu is set to close after two years.

Ex-Bay City Rollers manager Tam Paton was “100%” involved in a paedophile ring, a former children’s home resident has told an inquiry.

A new restaurant has opened in Edinburgh’s Royal Terrace, transforming a historic 19th-century building into an intimate dining space with seasonal menus.

William Campbell, 41, created fake companies to hire sports cars and buy goods which he then kept for himself.

The body of a teenager has been recovered from a river following a search operation.

The body of a teenager has been recovered from a loch following a search operation in the Highlands.

The topic of civil servants working from home has divided the country, with some describing as a scandal and others, gamechanging.

Construction has begun on 55 affordable homes at Edinburgh’s Edmonstone Estate, part of an 850-home development in the south-east, due by 2027.

Edinburgh College of Art students showcase fashion work at Multrees Walk in a free three-day exhibition featuring sustainable, commercially focused designs.

Edinburgh’s Beltane Fire Festival 2026 drew over 9,500 people to Calton Hill for fire performances, drumming and Celtic rituals marking the start of summer.

The shake-up is part of the ongoing regeneration of the civic square

A Scottish hotel is being marketed for sale at a significantly reduced price

Audiences will change into swimwear before experiencing theatre, music, storytelling, dance and comedy performances.

New Glasgow exhibition opens 7th May until 13th May 2026 at Project Ability, Project Space, 3rd Floor, 103 Trongate

A series of drug raids across north-east Scotland has led to the seizure of more than £4m worth of drugs and the arrest of 42 people in just one month.

Mr Johnson defeated incumbent SNP MSP Jim Eadie ten years ago, and increased his vote share by 10% five years later.