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Archie Macpherson has been writing and broadcasting about the beautiful game for 60 years. From triumphalism to downright despondency, from the 16mm film pictures of the sixties to the digital age, Scotland’s premier football commentator has seen and felt it all. In today’s disfiguring financial landscape, Scottish football faces unprecedented challenges. Is our appreciation of the game cheapened by increased access via technology? What does the future hold for Scottish football? If anyone knows, Macpherson does.
This is an archived listing from the 2026 Edinburgh Festival Fringe. ScotlandsFest: A Scottish Football Odyssey is by Archie Macpherson / Luath Press, listed under Spoken Word in the Fringe programme. It plays at St Columba's by the Castle Scottish Episcopal Church, 14 Johnston Terrace, EH1 2PW, 27 August.
The show runs 60 minutes and is suitable for ages 12+. Tickets are £10.