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Our arts coverage is unsurpassed - if we do say so ourselves - so make sure you don't miss any of it, particularly during the Edinburgh Festival.

First up - here is a round up of shows that you should watch today according to our team. Check it out here.

And now, The Scotsman Fringe First awards - our first six winners of 2024. Right here.

Ever thought "I wish I could climb the Forth Road Bridge"? No, us neither, but that didn't stop us.

The Scotsman photographer Lisa Ferguson's "completely different" experience of the bridge, as she reaches 500ft above the Forth.

Watch, read and be amazed, right here.

That's it for today - just some "any other business" to clear up before the bell rings and we dance delighted out into the weekend.

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I think that's it from us.

Whatever your plans today, and into the weekend, have a good one.

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The team at The Scotsman