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The Scottish Sweary News comes to the Edinburgh Fringe for a limited live run. With over 125,000 followers across Instagram and TikTok and millions of views online, John Scott delivers a fast-paced barrage of razor-sharp satire, furious observations and gloriously inappropriate takes on the world's biggest stories. No politicians, celebrities or sacred cows are safe. 'Among the best of comedians' (Observer). 'Like The Viz meets Private Eye' (Cal Halbert, Newcastle Comedy Festival). This is the internet's favourite sweary news bulletin – live, uncensored and even more gloriously outrageous.…
This is an archived listing from the 2026 Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Assemble Now! It's The Scottish Sweary News. is by John Scott's The Scottish Sweary News, listed under Comedy in the Fringe programme. It plays at Hoots @ Hilton (Bread Street), DoubleTree by Hilton, EH3 9AF, 7 August to 16 August.
The show runs 60 minutes and is suitable for ages 14+. Tickets are £7.50. Content warnings: Strong language.