This August, the Edinburgh Art Festival (EAF) marks its 20th anniversary with its most extensive programme yet, featuring over 200 artists in more than 30 venues across Scotland's capital. Running from August 9–25, the festival invites audiences to explore the intersection of history, activism, and contemporary art through a series of thought-provoking exhibitions and performances.

Our list of the top 14 galleries to visit in Scotland across Edinburgh, Dundee and Glasgow

Some key events in this month's even calendar in Scotland - this is the best of what to see and do in August

We visit Timorous Beasties' new Edinburgh showroom - and this is our honest opinion about the space

A look inside Scotland's only shortlisted bar in BIID British Interior Design Awards 2024

Visit the most beautiful beaches along the North Coast 500

Stockbridge bakery Lannan, headed up by Darcie Maher, has won the La Liste 2024 for Best Pastry Opening

Explore the interior design of Communique Wines, Edinburgh's newest wine merchant

Messer is a brand new artisan knife store in Stockbridge, Edinburgh

June signals the arrival of good weather and a roster of exciting events around Scotland