To help you make the most of Scotland's brief flirtation with sunshine, we've rounded up the best street food and al fresco dining spots in Glasgow and Edinburgh that are guaranteed to hit the culinary spot and give you a Vitamin D boost.

Edinburgh International Book Festival has announced the headline acts for its The Front List strand, which includes Cory Doctorow, Jackie Kay, Douglas Stuart, Mel & Sue, Kae Tempest and more.

Editors have announced a brand-new tour and a single, ‘Call It In’, presumably laying the groundwork for a new album this year.

Landing our art of the month spot is The Biba Story: 1964–1975, which showcases the rise and fall of the fashion phenomenon. Find out why we think it's a crowd-pleaser for nostalgists and sartorialists alike.

We’ve partnered with The Outsider and Ting Thai to help build a future for girls in Zambia. St Mary’s School in Chama District opened its doors last year and will eventually welcome 1000 students. To help empower young girls through education, donate here ➡️ livingstoneinitiative.org/index.php/do...

This summer, various venues across Scotland will transform into cosmic soundscapes thanks to the National Youth Orchestras Of Scotland. Read our full article for an insight into the sound of science and the magnificent performances to come.

Graham Norton is paying the Fringe a visit with his banter podcast Wanging On, in which Norton and his co-host Maria McErlane humorously wrestle with everyday dilemmas.

In Genki Kawamura's Exit 8, a routine work commute stretches into an unexpectedly frightening ordeal. Rooting its terror in the everyday, this modern Japanese horror is a devilishly simple yet gripping video game adaptation that perfectly captures the essence of the original.

‘Rose Of Nevada has all the makings of a cult classic.’ Find out why we think Mark Jenkin’s latest Cornish horror is his most confident entry yet.

Kneecap are back with Fenian, the darker, rave-infused big brother to Fine Art. They might be maturing musically, but they're no less confrontational. Dive into our full review of their defiant new album ⤵️

‘There’s enough serious bands.’ This month's act to watch out for is electro-punk duo Cowboy Hunters. With their new EP out now and a summer of festival appearances pending, we chatted fun-park rides, OnlyFans ambitions and selling themselves to the highest bidder.

Capcom return with another entry in its genre-defining survival horror series, Resident Evil Requiem. With its stomach churning tension and glorious graphics, we think it's a serious contender for game of the year.

Multidisciplinary arts festival Hidden Door has announced its full line-up for 2026, once again taking place at Edinburgh’s Paper Factory and featuring works of more than 100 people from the worlds of music, visual art, dance, poetry, spoken word and more.

After almost a month of teasers and rabid speculation online, Boards Of Canada have announced concrete details of their first album in 13 years. Find the full tracklist for Inferno, and its release date, below ⤵️

From crispy wontons to customisable 'hot pot noodles', Liukoushui Chongding Noodles brings specialist Szechuan cuisine and canteen-like ambience to Glasgow's Dumbarton Road.

'It’s hard not to feel like the whole thing is in horribly poor taste.' Fully approved by the Michael Jackson estate, this ill-advised biopic plays the hits but remains problematic at its core.

Glasgow-based artist Mele Broomes has been challenging the status quo for years, propelling her ambition to launch her own cross-form performance company. She chats with us about the power of collaboration, her creative process, and finding connections across the diaspora.

Happy #RSD26! We’ve rounded up some of the biggest Record Store Day events happening in Glasgow and Edinburgh today in our latest edition of The Wee Gig Lowdown. Take a look and plan your day of vinyl stroking and live music ⤵️

Trading her delicate acoustic folk-pop for a heavier, more cathartic sound, Glasgow’s Lizzie Reid delves into the full throes of darkness and obsession on her raw new album, Undoing.

After a six year wait for new material, The Strokes have revealed details of their seventh studio album and accompanying tour dates. Find out where the band are playing, and listen to new single 'Going Shopping' ⤵️

The Twilight Sad are riding high after the release of their latest album, It's The Long Goodbye. We chatted with James Graham and Andy MacFarlane about their enduring friendship with Robert Smith, the unshakeable aftermath of parental loss and the need for Scotland to start talking about death.

Primal Scream have announced a full album tour of XTRMNTR, their groundbreaking and prescient attack of dance-rock. Find out when and where Bobby Gillespie and co are touring ⤵️

Dundee is in for a treat this month with three fantastic acts hitting stages across the city, including the revival of Alan Cumming and Forbes Masson's 90s sitcom classic, a night of razor-sharp comedy, and a visit from one of the country's most spectacular dance groups.

All In, the community-focused ‘call to action’ for this year’s Commonwealth Games, is set to make its mark in Scotland. Discover some of the exciting events featured in the All In line-up ⤵️

'We platform artists whose lived experience resonates with our thinking around alternative, experimental and counterculture.’ At a time when spaces for the arts are being shut down, Buzzcut is creating opportunities in Glasgow for a diverse range of artists to showcase their creative work.

David Nicholls' One Day has kept audiences deeply invested in its characters since the novel's publication in 2009. Here’s why we believe the musical adaptation at the Lyceum Theatre captures that same magic.

'I go into the crowd and I'm pulling bits out of me like they're vital organs.' Softly psychedelic Scottish folk master Pictish Trail is back after a three-year hiatus with new album, Life Slime, fresh approaches to audience participation and an expansive UK tour.

Vinyl snorters, are you ready for Record Store Day? Our latest Wee Gig Lowdown details every record store hosting live performances and DJ sets across Glasgow and Edinburgh this RSD (Saturday 18 April). Get the full Lowdown ➡️ list.co.uk/news/the-wee...

'If the class system is not going to give you your life, go and fucking take it.' We chatted with mischievous rappers Silibil N’ Brains as their great hip hop hoax is adapted for the silver screen in California Schemin', James McAvoy's directorial debut.

VHS tapes, apparently from Boards Of Canada, are being sent to fans of the band. Are these titans of electronica about to make a comeback?

‘We trusted each other with our lives.' We caught up with Britain's first astronaut Helen Sharman to discover the perils of putting your life in someone else's hands, the history of Soviet Russia, and the importance of global cooperation in space exploration.

'It lobs a narrative hand grenade into the build-up to a couple’s big day, before revelling in the psychological destruction.' Find out why we gave four stars to The Drama, Zendaya and Robert Pattinson's romcom provocation ⤵️

'It's been a beautiful way to to stay rooted locally while still being a part of a much wider creative conversation.' In Riso Club 100, Gabriella Marcella has brought together more than 400 artists to create an exhibit that allows all kinds of cultures, folklore & visual languages to sit together.

Fiends In The Furrows, a new folk horror film festival in Leith, has added more screenings to its line-up, including one Polish horror deemed so controversial that it was banned for more than a decade. Find out more ➡️ list.co.uk/news/leith-f...

Fancy a four-day pass to Knockengorroch? Enter now for a chance to win two four-day tickets to the festival from Thursday 21 to Sunday 24 May ⤵️

'Science has often been separated from emotion.' We spoke with artist Gayle Chong Kwan about her upcoming installation at the National Museum Of Scotland, bringing emotion into science and reimagining some oppressive aspects of scientific methodologies.

Vic Galloway is back with another slew of great gigs across April from the soulful tunes of Brooke Combe to funk-master general Stephen Lee Bruner aka Thundercat.

Are you ready for euphoric melancholy? That’s what our cover stars The Twilight Sad offer with new album It’s The Long Goodbye, a heartbreaking meditation on loss with an arena-ready sound. We spoke to the Kilsyth shoegazers about grief, recovery and the thrill of working alongside Robert Smith.

‘A lot of work goes into a sleek, simple, minimalist look.’ Splintr are renowned for creating timeless spaces for hospitality and working spaces. We delved a bit deeper into their newest project, Nishiki, and how their attention to detail paid off.

@gildedballoon.bsky.social is continuing to lay the groundwork for a strong Edinburgh Fringe this year with the reveal of 105 new shows, including Gregor Fisher, Fiona Allen, Siobhan Wilson, Kim Blythe and more.

Ilana Halperin guides us through the unique pieces that make up the What Is Us And What Is Earth exhibition. It explores the intimate connections between humans and geology, inviting us to ponder life's big unanswered questions.

Amanda Dwyer has won the Sir Billy Connolly Spirit Of Glasgow Award at this year's Glasgow International Comedy Festival.

Back Doune The Rabbit Hole has unveiled a new addition to its 2026 programme, with a dedicated folk and traditional music stage set to debut at this summer’s festival.

In anticipation of his newest role in Two Prosecutors, actor Aleksandr Kuznetsov opens up about the harsh realities of Russian autocracy, challenges when filming, and how this historical drama has a lot to say about the present day.

With new album The Mountain still riding high in the charts, Damon Albarn’s cartoon mob Gorillaz delivered a joyous celebration of peace and love at Glasgow’s OVO Hydro. Read our full review ⤵️

Fringe By The Sea is returning to North Berwick this August, promising Britpop bangers, big-budget electronica, and the country’s best political satirist.

Stacy Bias' bird flock-inspired debut collection is one of the gems we found on the jewellery market. Discover some more indie makers at the link below: list.co.uk/news/shop-ta...

Edinburgh imprint MuseumsEtc publish books that combine photography, social history and politics. Find out how its three new editions do exactly that.

With a focus on disabled-led shows and a variety of pieces for children of all age groups, this year's Edinburgh International Children's Festival returns.

This month's TipList is giving you the opportunity to get hands-on with food and drink experiences that help you engage with what's in the glass and what's on your plate, while still having a good old day out.