Film and TV

Robert Carlyle as Shaun Massie in the new series for the BBC1 drama series, Line of Duty.

First look at Robert Carlyle as he joins Line of Duty as rifle cop
The Scottish actor joins the new series of the hugely successful show as a “gruff loner”marksman

Here's who left The Great British Bake Off tent after the quarter-final.

Who left Bake Off last night? What happened during the quarter-final

Fjord

Film reviews: Fjord | Prima Facie

Here's this week's Bake Off theme and what to expect from the quarter final.

What week is it on Bake Off? When it's on tonight and episode 8 theme

The three favourites to be the new James Bond.

Next James Bond Odds Latest: Here are the 14 actors tipped to play 007

Ad Feature Indian Film Festival to come to Edinburgh

Here's what we know about the new series of Shetland so far.

Everything we know about Shetland series 11 - including release date

Martin Compston, Robert Carlyle, Vicky McClure and Adrian Dunbar at the read through for Line of Duty series 7.

Explainer Everything we know about Line of Duty Series 7 so far

Jeff Daniels is currently filming new movie The Reception in Scotland.

The Reception: What to know as Jeff Daniels movie films in Scotland

Godzilla Minus Zero

Godzilla Minus Zero review: 'freakishly dark'

Here's who left The Great British Bake Off tent after episode seven.

Who left Bake Off last night? What happened during Free From Week

From L to R: Steve Buscemi, Sam Rockwell, and John Malkovich in Wild Horse Nine

Wild Horse Nine review: 'Malkovich and Rockwell are a joy to watch'

La Bola Negra

La Bola Negra review: 'flashy technique and bloated plotting'

Every iconic cover from John Lewis' Christmas adverts, ranked

Three of the favourites to be the next James Bond.

Latest Next James Bond Odds: 12 stars now in the running for 007

Last week's Star Baker Tom will be hoping to impress once again during Free From Week.

What week is it on Bake Off? When it's on tonight and week 7 theme

Here's who won The Celebrity Traitors 2026.

Who won Celebrity Traitors 2026? What happened in the series 2 finale

Here's everything happening during The Celebrity Traitors series 2 finale.

Celebrity Traitors 2026 final RECAP: How all of the action unfolded

Patrick Stewart was never short of something interesting to say.

Patrick Stewart in his own words: 20 quotes from the late actor

There's likely to be another murder ahead of the final. Will Michael Sheen make it to the final?

What time is Celebrity Traitors on? Here's when the finale starts

Here are the remaining seven stars heading into the finale of The Celebrity Traitors 2026.

Who is left in Celebrity Traitors? All remaining stars ahead of final

Three of the favourites to win the Oscar for Best Actress.

Best Actress Oscar Odds 2027: 10 stars tipped for the Academy Award

The three favourites to become the new James Bond.

New James Bond Odds Latest: The 11 actors in the running to play 007

Will Sharon Rooney survive banishment in episode nine of The Celebrity Traitors?

When is Celebrity Traitors on? Exact time Episode 9 starts tonight

Netflix have released a new trailer showing the stars of upcoming miniseries Pride and Prejudice in action.

The entire cast of Pride and Prejudice 2026, starting with Jack Lowden

Jack Lowden stars in Netflix's new Pride and Prejudice series as Mr Darcy.

Jack Lowden and Emma Corrin star in new Pride and Prejudice trailer

Here's what happened during episode six of The Great British Bake Off on Tuesday, October 27.

Who left Bake Off last night? Here's what happened during Pastry Week

I Love Boosters

Film reviews: I Love Boosters | Wicker

Primetime

Primetime: 'Robert Pattinson dominates as a slick but creepy TV host'

Three of the stars tipped to be nominated for the Best Leading Actor Oscar.

Who Will Win The Best Actor Oscar 2027? 10 stars tipped for the award

Eurovision 2027 will be held in Bulgaria.

Netherlands pulls out of Eurovision 2027 over Israel 'sensitivities'

Moyin is one of the bakers attempting to create perfect pastry during episode six of Bake Off.

What time does Bake Off start? When it's on tonight and week 6 theme

Three potential new Bond Girls.

Bond Girl Odds: 8 stars tipped to be cast in the next James Bond film

Here is who is a Faithful and who is a Traitor and the status of each Celebrity Traitors series 2 contestant.

Celebrity Traitors Cast: Every Traitor and Faithful, plus who has left

Traitor King Kenny sat by Faithful Leigh-Anne Pinnock at the breakfast table when they discovered that Ross Kemp had been murdered. What will happen with another murder on the table?

What time is Celebrity Traitors on? When you can watch episode 8

Here are 13 of the best horror films available to watch now on Disney Plus.

Here are 13 of the top horror films currently streaming on Disney Plus

Karen Gillan has given her opinion on Henry Cavill's Scottish accent for Highlander.

Karen Gillan shares her opinion on Henry Cavill's Highlander accent

Here are 7 suggestions for a simple Halloween costume.

Easy Halloween Costumes: 7 simple fancy dress ideas for Halloween 2026

The three actors most likely to become the new James Bond.

Next James Bond Latest Odds: These are the 10 stars tipped to play 007

Clara hard at work during Dessert Week in the Bake Off tent.

Who left Bake Off last night? Here's what happened during Dessert Week

Making Marie Antoinette

Film reviews: Making Marie Antoinette | Children of the Wicker Man

Fatherland

Fatherland: 'Sandra Hüller delivers a performance of suppressed fury'

Here are 15 of the scariest horror films of all time according to the Science of Scare Project.

Scariest Horror Movies 2026: 15 of the most terrifying films ever made

The many faces of Jack Lowden.

Jack Lowden Filmography: All 16 films starring the Scottish actor

Gary in the Bake Off tent during Dessert Week.

What week is it on Bake Off? series 17 week 5 theme time

Film reviews: Whalefall | Forgotten Island | Case 137

Leigh-Anne Pinnock, Romesh Ranganathan and Ross Kemp all survived their game of hide-and-seek - but will that help or hinder them?

What time is Celebrity Traitors on? When you can watch episode 6

William Shatner will be at Comic Con Scotland 2026, alongside stars from shows such as Stranger Things, Supernatural, and Cobra Kai.

Comic Con Scotland 2026: 25 of the biggest stars coming to Edinburgh

After the chaos of episode four, will Rob Beckett and Miranda Hart survive episode five of The Celebrity Traitors?

What time is Celebrity Traitors on? When you can watch episode 5

Here are 13 of the best A24 horror films to stream in 2026.

Here are 13 of the best A24 horror films to stream ahead of Halloween

Yannis showing Alison Hammond his showstopper.

Who left Bake Off? Everything that happened during Bread Week

Paul Hollywood chatting with baker Gary during Week 4 of The Great British Bake Off series 17.

What week is it on Bake Off? When it's on tonight and Week 4 theme

There are still a few days to go before audiences will be able to return to the drama of the Traitors castle.

When is the next episode of The Celebrity Traitors out?

Professor Hannah Fry has officially extended her stay in the Traitors castle - but can she keep her cool to remain in the competition?

What time is Celebrity Traitors on? When you can catch episode 4

Rob Beckett and Richard E Grant made it to breakfast in episode two, but will they both survive banishment in episode three?

What time is Celebrity Traitors on? When you can watch episode 3

Romesh Ranganathan, Bella Ramsey and James Acaster reacting during breakfast in episode two of The Celebrity Traitors.

When is The Celebrity Traitors final 2026? All key dates for series 2

The Social Reckoning

The Social Reckoning review: 'perfectly enraging'

Shannon and Molly were among the weakest during week three of Bake Off, but who has been sent home?

Who left Bake Off? Here's what happened during Audience Choice week

The original bill promoting the screening of Till The Bells Ring

The first language of feature films was Scots, not American English Scotsman comment

Here are all of the judges and presenters from Bake Off over the years - including Nigella Lawson.

Every Great British Bake Off judge and presenter from over the years

Alison Hammond, Noel Fielding, Paul Hollywood and Nigella Lawson in the Bake Off tent for Audience Choice Week.

What week is it on Bake Off? When it's on tonight and new Week 3 theme

Andrew Garfield in The Uprising

The Uprising review: 'Garfield grounds the action with righteous fury'

Tom Cruise in Digger

Digger: 'Tom Cruise's commitment to his fat-suit doesn't matter'

Three of the favourites to play James Bond.

Next James Bond Odds October 2026: 15 stars tipped to play 007

The cast of The Celebrity Traitors series 2 lined up for their first challenge.

What happened on The Celebrity Traitors last night?

Which celebrity will have the coffin door close on them?

Here's when episode 2 of The Celebrity Traitors is on TV tonight

Sharon Rooney is one of the stars taking part in The Celebrity Traitors series 2.

Who is Sharon Rooney? Everything you need to know about Scottish star

Peter Mullan, Lucy Halliday, Jack Lowden and Leah Byrne are all up for awards at the 2026 Scottish BAFTAs.

Here is the full list of BAFTA Scotland Awards nominations 2026

The Scotsman Top Stories

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Fail: Scotland misses climate target

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Yousaf: Growing popular support for Yes the only way to Scottish independence

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