Brian Ferguson
@brianjaffa.bsky.social
Edinburgh-based journalist, arts-follower, traveller-around-Scotland. Any views expressed are mine alone. https://www.heraldscotland.com
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Arts industry leaders are campaigning for a new Culture Act to be introduced in the next term of the Scottish Parliament to boost the value of the £5.7bn industry & unleash a “wealth of untapped potential.” Current culture support is said to be “fragile.”
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Arts industry leaders are campaigning for a new Culture Act to be introduced in the next term of the Scottish Parliament to boost the value of the £5.7bn industry & unleash a “wealth of untapped potential.” Current culture support is said to be “fragile.”
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2564349...
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November 24, 2025 at 8:03 AM
Arts industry leaders are campaigning for a new Culture Act to be introduced in the next term of the Scottish Parliament to boost the value of the £5.7bn industry & unleash a “wealth of untapped potential.” Current culture support is said to be “fragile.”
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2564349...
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2564349...
📻 Some fascinating insights into the making of Radio Scotland’s new breakfast show here - and a fair bit of myth-busting too. Will you be tuning in? 📻
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2564171...
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2564171...
Inside the launch of BBC Radio Scotland's new breakfast-time programme
Martin Geissler and Laura Maciver on Good Morning Scotland's replacement.
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November 23, 2025 at 11:34 AM
📻 Some fascinating insights into the making of Radio Scotland’s new breakfast show here - and a fair bit of myth-busting too. Will you be tuning in? 📻
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2564171...
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2564171...
One of our five most-read articles on any subject over the last 24 hours.
The strange case of the award-winning Scottish folk group which has lost three members within weeks of their biggest ever show at the Hydro - including a lead singer who was told he was no longer wanted.
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2563836...
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2563836...
Scots folk star hits out after being ditched by band as two other members quit
Norrie MacIver was told he was no longer wanted as singer after the band's biggest ever concert at the Hydro in Glasgow.
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November 21, 2025 at 12:02 PM
One of our five most-read articles on any subject over the last 24 hours.
“Pressure on organisations to immediately end funding relationships that may be impossible to replace in the medium term risks damaging the very institutions and platforms that are essential to enabling people across Scotland to debate the challenging issues of our time.”
“Disinvestment campaigns, regardless of their primary intent, can place immediate and existential financial pressures on our invaluable cultural organisations and may discourage future individual and corporate giving to the culture sector in Scotland.”
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Scotland’s arts sector is facing a talent crisis - and Angus Robertson warns why
Scotland’s arts sector is warning that increasing pressure on cultural leaders may drive talent away, raising fears about the long-term health of…
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November 21, 2025 at 11:39 AM
“Pressure on organisations to immediately end funding relationships that may be impossible to replace in the medium term risks damaging the very institutions and platforms that are essential to enabling people across Scotland to debate the challenging issues of our time.”
“Disinvestment campaigns, regardless of their primary intent, can place immediate and existential financial pressures on our invaluable cultural organisations and may discourage future individual and corporate giving to the culture sector in Scotland.”
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2563956...
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2563956...
Scotland’s arts sector is facing a talent crisis - and Angus Robertson warns why
Scotland’s arts sector is warning that increasing pressure on cultural leaders may drive talent away, raising fears about the long-term health of…
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November 21, 2025 at 11:37 AM
“Disinvestment campaigns, regardless of their primary intent, can place immediate and existential financial pressures on our invaluable cultural organisations and may discourage future individual and corporate giving to the culture sector in Scotland.”
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2563956...
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2563956...
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Kate Forbes MSP wins The ScottishPower Green Champion – sponsored by ScottishPower at The Herald Scottish Politician of the Year Awards 2025, in assoc with ScottishPower
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November 20, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Kate Forbes MSP wins The ScottishPower Green Champion – sponsored by ScottishPower at The Herald Scottish Politician of the Year Awards 2025, in assoc with ScottishPower
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LIVE updates: www.heraldscotland.com/news...
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Michael Marra MSP wins Community MSP of the Year at The Herald Scottish Politician of the Year Awards 2025, in association with ScottishPower
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November 20, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Michael Marra MSP wins Community MSP of the Year at The Herald Scottish Politician of the Year Awards 2025, in association with ScottishPower
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Kate Forbes MSP wins Politics in Business Award – sponsored by Big Partnership at The Herald Scottish Politician of the Year Awards 2025, in assoc with ScottishPower
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November 20, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Kate Forbes MSP wins Politics in Business Award – sponsored by Big Partnership at The Herald Scottish Politician of the Year Awards 2025, in assoc with ScottishPower
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Màiri McAllan MSP wins One to Watch – supported by ScottishPower at The Herald Scottish Politician of the Year Awards 2025, in association with ScottishPower
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November 20, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Màiri McAllan MSP wins One to Watch – supported by ScottishPower at The Herald Scottish Politician of the Year Awards 2025, in association with ScottishPower
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Elena Whitham MSP wins Donald Dewar Debater of the Year at The Herald Scottish Politician of the Year Awards 2025, in association with ScottishPower
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November 20, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Elena Whitham MSP wins Donald Dewar Debater of the Year at The Herald Scottish Politician of the Year Awards 2025, in association with ScottishPower
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Douglas Ross MSP and the Education, Children and Young People Committee win Committee MSP of the Year at The Herald Scottish Politician of the Year Awards 2025, in assoc with ScottishPower
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November 20, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Douglas Ross MSP and the Education, Children and Young People Committee win Committee MSP of the Year at The Herald Scottish Politician of the Year Awards 2025, in assoc with ScottishPower
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#politicianawards25
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✨ Stay tuned to our live blog for all the drama and glamour from The Herald’s Scottish Politician of the Year Awards. ✨
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2563610... #PoliticianAwards25
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The doors are open at Prestonfield House, where The Herald's Politician of the Year Awards 2025 in association with ScottishPower will take place tonight.
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November 20, 2025 at 6:50 PM
✨ Stay tuned to our live blog for all the drama and glamour from The Herald’s Scottish Politician of the Year Awards. ✨
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2563610... #PoliticianAwards25
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2563610... #PoliticianAwards25
The strange case of the award-winning Scottish folk group which has lost three members within weeks of their biggest ever show at the Hydro - including a lead singer who was told he was no longer wanted.
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2563836...
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2563836...
Scots folk star hits out after being ditched by band as two other members quit
Norrie MacIver was told he was no longer wanted as singer after the band's biggest ever concert at the Hydro in Glasgow.
www.heraldscotland.com
November 20, 2025 at 6:32 PM
The strange case of the award-winning Scottish folk group which has lost three members within weeks of their biggest ever show at the Hydro - including a lead singer who was told he was no longer wanted.
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2563836...
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2563836...
🎸 KT Tunstall reveals songwriting plans for “powerful” new Scottish gig-theatre show which will launch at Dundee Rep and be performed at the Traverse throughout the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. 🎸
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2563635... @heraldscotland.bsky.social
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2563635... @heraldscotland.bsky.social
KT Tunstall reveals plans for 'powerful' stage show focusing on deaf character
The Singer will run throughout the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
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November 20, 2025 at 12:31 PM
🎸 KT Tunstall reveals songwriting plans for “powerful” new Scottish gig-theatre show which will launch at Dundee Rep and be performed at the Traverse throughout the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. 🎸
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2563635... @heraldscotland.bsky.social
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2563635... @heraldscotland.bsky.social
Wow: This has been the third most-read article - on any subject - on The Herald website over the last 24 hours. Thanks to everyone who has read and shared it.
Don’t hesitate to get in touch with any arts news you think I should know about!
Don’t hesitate to get in touch with any arts news you think I should know about!
📚 Exclusive: Waterstones is under fire from a leading Edinburgh bookshop after it discovered the UK’s biggest book-selling chain is planning to open on its doorstep after snapping up a prime site beside a tram stop. 📚
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2562908... @heraldscotland.bsky.social
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2562908... @heraldscotland.bsky.social
November 19, 2025 at 8:58 AM
Wow: This has been the third most-read article - on any subject - on The Herald website over the last 24 hours. Thanks to everyone who has read and shared it.
Don’t hesitate to get in touch with any arts news you think I should know about!
Don’t hesitate to get in touch with any arts news you think I should know about!
The front page of The Herald on Wednesday. @heraldscotland.bsky.social
November 18, 2025 at 11:30 PM
The front page of The Herald on Wednesday. @heraldscotland.bsky.social
🎯 The Herald is heading in the right direction. Here’s 20 reasons why you should snap up a subscription to the world’s longest-running national newspaper - for just £20 a year.
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2562959... @heraldscotland.bsky.social
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November 18, 2025 at 10:04 AM
🎯 The Herald is heading in the right direction. Here’s 20 reasons why you should snap up a subscription to the world’s longest-running national newspaper - for just £20 a year.
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2562959... @heraldscotland.bsky.social
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2562959... @heraldscotland.bsky.social
📚 Exclusive: Waterstones is under fire from a leading Edinburgh bookshop after it discovered the UK’s biggest book-selling chain is planning to open on its doorstep after snapping up a prime site beside a tram stop. 📚
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2562908... @heraldscotland.bsky.social
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2562908... @heraldscotland.bsky.social
November 18, 2025 at 7:03 AM
📚 Exclusive: Waterstones is under fire from a leading Edinburgh bookshop after it discovered the UK’s biggest book-selling chain is planning to open on its doorstep after snapping up a prime site beside a tram stop. 📚
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2562908... @heraldscotland.bsky.social
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2562908... @heraldscotland.bsky.social
Absolute madness.
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2562144...
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2562144...
Future funding for Scottish theatre where Brian Cox made his debut under threat
Targeting of cultural venues and attractions triggers 'city of culture cuts' warning.
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November 14, 2025 at 10:35 AM
Absolute madness.
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2562144...
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2562144...
📚Calling all contacts in Scottish arts, culture, literature and publishing: Please do all you can to help support and spread the word about The Herald's Christmas appeal with the Scottish Book Trust.📚
Scottish novelist Andrew O'Hagan is backing The Herald's Christmas Appeal, in association with @scottishbooktrust.bsky.social 📚
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November 12, 2025 at 4:30 PM
📚Calling all contacts in Scottish arts, culture, literature and publishing: Please do all you can to help support and spread the word about The Herald's Christmas appeal with the Scottish Book Trust.📚
🔥 Exclusive: The filming of nine series of The Traitors at a 19th century castle in the Highlands has delivered a multi-million pound boost for the local economy and supported more than 750 jobs since filming began in 2022. 🔥
Full details & reaction: www.heraldscotland.com/news/2560788...
Full details & reaction: www.heraldscotland.com/news/2560788...
November 10, 2025 at 12:18 AM
🔥 Exclusive: The filming of nine series of The Traitors at a 19th century castle in the Highlands has delivered a multi-million pound boost for the local economy and supported more than 750 jobs since filming began in 2022. 🔥
Full details & reaction: www.heraldscotland.com/news/2560788...
Full details & reaction: www.heraldscotland.com/news/2560788...
It is 44 years since a group of jeans factory workers staged a sudden protest against its planned closure - which turned into a 7-month “sit in.” Now the women who barricaded themselves inside their own workplace are to inspire a new Scottish stage show.
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2558527...
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2558527...
November 6, 2025 at 12:24 PM
It is 44 years since a group of jeans factory workers staged a sudden protest against its planned closure - which turned into a 7-month “sit in.” Now the women who barricaded themselves inside their own workplace are to inspire a new Scottish stage show.
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2558527...
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2558527...
🎟️ Broadway & Hollywood star Gayle Rankin, who left Scotland for New York when she was 17, is to return to lead the cast of a new National Theatre of Scotland production of The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie.
My @heraldscotland.bsky.social interview: www.heraldscotland.com/news/2558937... 🎟️
My @heraldscotland.bsky.social interview: www.heraldscotland.com/news/2558937... 🎟️
Broadway and Hollywood star returns to Scotland to play iconic female character
Gayle Rankin will lead the cast of The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie - her last major stage show in Scotland as a teenager,
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November 6, 2025 at 12:15 PM
🎟️ Broadway & Hollywood star Gayle Rankin, who left Scotland for New York when she was 17, is to return to lead the cast of a new National Theatre of Scotland production of The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie.
My @heraldscotland.bsky.social interview: www.heraldscotland.com/news/2558937... 🎟️
My @heraldscotland.bsky.social interview: www.heraldscotland.com/news/2558937... 🎟️
🎶 More big news for Edinburgh’s culture scene: National Centre for Music secures £5m lottery windfall, revamped Calton Hill building to open at end of 2027, Scottish Government & Edinburgh City Council to be asked to meet final costs of £70m project.
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2558660...
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2558660...
October 31, 2025 at 12:51 PM
🎶 More big news for Edinburgh’s culture scene: National Centre for Music secures £5m lottery windfall, revamped Calton Hill building to open at end of 2027, Scottish Government & Edinburgh City Council to be asked to meet final costs of £70m project.
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2558660...
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2558660...
Definitely didn’t see this one coming…
Mhairi Black: “I’m excited to be joining Counsels and look forward to getting stuck in to playing Detective Inspector Bridges.”
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2558073...
Mhairi Black: “I’m excited to be joining Counsels and look forward to getting stuck in to playing Detective Inspector Bridges.”
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2558073...
Ex-SNP MP Mhairi Black to make acting debut in new BBC drama
The ex-politician has swapped the debating chamber for A TV set
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October 29, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Definitely didn’t see this one coming…
Mhairi Black: “I’m excited to be joining Counsels and look forward to getting stuck in to playing Detective Inspector Bridges.”
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2558073...
Mhairi Black: “I’m excited to be joining Counsels and look forward to getting stuck in to playing Detective Inspector Bridges.”
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2558073...