City of central Scotland, 26 miles from Glasgow; hub of history and rail links
Doug Allan, renowned wildlife cameraman known for his work with Sir David Attenborough, has died at age 74 after suffering a brain haemorrhage during a climbing trip in Nepal. His career spanned over 30 years, capturing extraordinary wildlife moments in some of the world's harshest environments. Allan received multiple awards, including eight Emmys and five BAFTAs, and was celebrated for his pioneering contributions to wildlife filmmaking.
Independent and smaller music events face rising costs and lower ticket sales, with cancellations rising. The sector sees some resilience but more venues risk closure as costs outpace revenue.
The Scotsman and The Guardian review recent fiction and memoirs, spotlighting a cosy fantasy debut, climate-edge thrillers, and a US vice-presidential memoir, as Edinburgh’s festival season shines a light on Scottish publishing and Latin American translations.