This mighty telling of Grassic Gibbon story puts fearless Chris Guthrie at its heart

The landscape is everywhere in Morna Young's new version of Lewis Grassic Gibbon’s classic novel. Conceived for Dundee Rep with director Finn Den Hertog, the production sets out its expansive and impressionistic store by way of rows of soil that fill designer Emma Bailey’s stage. This is accompanied by the pulsating drone of composer Finn Anderson’s score.

REVIEW Fascinating play gives Muriel Spark's story a fresh sense of invention

THEATRE The Scotswoman who read Mein Kampf, swam naked in lochs and refused to do housework

10 theatre shows to see right now across Scotland

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Exclusive Aye Write saved after 'unexpected' donation from late Euromillions winner

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Restless Natives and Trainspotting actor Vincent Friell dies aged 64

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Updated Creative Scotland claw back £67k from taxpayer funded hardcore sex show

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‘We didn’t want to shy away from the trauma’: Morna Young on Sunset Song

The best place for big walks and deep chats, says actor Molly Vevers

'Terrier-like ferocity' Theatre review: - James V: Katherine 

Scottish theatre launches search for child actors to star in The Sound of Music

OBITUARY Eleanor Fazan: Scottish Opera choreographer who played key role in Beyond the Fringe

REVIEW Swan Lake is a bold addition to Scottish Ballet’s future-forward repertoire

'I grew up with Muriel Spark' - The Girls of Slender Means comes to Scottish stage

'Watching Scottish Ballet perform in Glasgow changed my life'

REVIEW This is Memorial Device's blissed out eulogy for all the small town heroes

Amazing moment in women's sport rediscovered - just don't mention the sad ending

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The James plays are about making Scottish history visible because we’re not taught it

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Rona Munro on why she introduced queer love affair story to historical Scots play

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America’s most infamous hoodlums Bonnie & Clyde take to the Scottish stage

'To become a better human being, I need to be more Scottish - and less English'

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Once were kings: How much do you know about Scotland's royal family?

MSPs to probe taxpayer funded 'secret cave sex party' film

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‘Life-affirming’: An Accident/a Life Glasgow Tramway theatre review

When cultures collide: a daughter's turbulent search for her Pakistani roots

REVIEW It is still lookin’ at you kid for Casablanca fans with this loving tribute

Succession star Brian Cox appointed patron of Edinburgh Fringe festival

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'Scaff is a huge pejorative: It means you’re a real dafty. It’s a nasty insult'

Letters: The big generating companies are holding us to ransom

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'We want the Beacon to have a name across Scotland'

Riverdance announces Glasgow date as part of 30th anniversary tour

Creative Scotland to claw back funding for 'secret cave sex party' project

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'There has been the odd person carried out of the theatre hyperventilating'

CONCERT REVIEW ***** Mesmeric maestro Rufus is still making Scotsmen reconsider their sexuality

Sport? It's so male dominated it's such turn off

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Creative Scotland porn row: Minister condemns taxpayer funded 'secret cave sex party'

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From Old Firm funnies to TV faves - 11 of the best at Glasgow Comedy Festival

REVIEW Barrowland Ballet - Chunky Jewellery: 'Genuinely moving and life-affirming'

REVIEW A Giant on the Bridge, Traverse Theatre - a slow burning and heartfelt construction

RAB'S SCOTTISH ICONS Panto king and City Lights superstar's light went out far too soon

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Edinburgh International Festival: Here is what you need to know now

Nicola Benedetti: Culture is vital - Scotland can't turn its back on that

Poet Soukaina Habiballah granted UK visa for poetry event after Home Office u-turn

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Leading Arabic poet Soukaina Habiballah barred from Scots festival by Home Office

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Rona Munro shines a light once more on Scotland's history with a new James play

REVIEW Roots, rap and revolution: Hamilton is here at last so was it worth the wait?

Herald poll: Should Scottish theatres sell alcohol?

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Scotland & Alcohol 'If my wife wasn't here, I'd punch you': Has pressure to sell booze ruined theatre?

Glasgow Comedy Festival: what to see and where to get tickets

STV sitcom is set to shine on the Scottish stage

BEST OF SCOTLAND Susie McCabe: I didn’t realise I had to be ashamed of my Scottish accent

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REVIEW 'This play is a magnificent showcase for four brilliant actresses'

Damian Barr: 'We all move through life carrying our past selves with us'

Whisky distillery partners with Cirque du Soleil to mark 'momentous' milestone