With the 2026 Holyrood election less than a year away, we’re bringing some of Scotland’s most important political figures to the stage for a week of sharp analysis and lively conversation.

August 4: Leading pollster Professor Sir John Curtice and special guests
August 5: First Minister John Swinney, interviewed by Brian Taylor
August 6: Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar
August 7: Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes

Hosted by journalists and columnists from The Herald, each event will ask big questions about the future of Scotland and discover more about the people in charge. Expect serious insight, spirited debate — and a chance for the audience to have their say.