| Good morning Voornaam Alas the rain persists, we may need to resign ourselves to a rather grey summer this year. Never the less, there is still joy to be had in the little things. So put the kettle on, grab some breakfast and we'll talk you through some of our top stories today. First up, from our Arts and Culture specialists Brian Ferguson, there is a new figurehead hired to lead the revival of Edinburgh's 'fragile' festivals. He explains: "Lori Anderson, who is currently director of the Scottish arts network Culture Counts, has been appointed in the wake of warnings that Edinburgh’s flagship events have been left hanging by a “precarious financial thread.” "She has been appointed by umbrella body Festivals Edinburgh after a worldwide search for a new leader to tackle the “fragile” ecosystem behind the festivals amid growing uncertainty over how they will be funded in future." Read more here. Next up, a fascinating piece from our Heritage Specialist Alison Campsie, who looks at the story of an aristocrat who 'imprisoned' his twin sons on Scottish islands for 26 years. Read all about this macabre tale right here. Lastly, don't forget to check out our exclusive interview with Irvine Welsh on why his Trainspotting musical is delayed, and his forthcoming love story. Check it out here. Whatever your plans, have an excellent day. From The team at The Scotsman | 
