Film & TV
Watch: Runrig farewell concert come turned into a film
They played their final concert to devoted fans at Stirling Castle in 2018, but now Runrig’s farewell has been immortalised in a new film. The Last Dance, an emotional telling of their final concert, will be released in April to celebrate the band’s 50th anniversary year. A documentary exploring their humble beginning from the Isle of…
Read MoreNew Ewan McGregor movies to premiere at Glasgow Film Festival
Two new Ewan McGregor movies are to be premiered at the Glasgow Film Festival later this year. The Trainspotting actor will star alongside his daughter Clara McGregor as a fictional father and daughter on a road trip in Bleeding Love. McGregor will also star alongside Rhys Ifans in a dysfunctional family comedy based on Swedish…
Read MoreUniversity of St Andrews most Instagrammable filming location from The Crown
The University of St Andrews is Scotland’s most Instagram-worthy filming location from hit Netflix TV show The Crown. Research analysed more than 67,000 Instagram posts featuring location-specific hashtags for Scottish filming locations used across the entire series. These were then ranked to reveal which filming locations are the most popular on Instagram. 1) The University…
Read MoreDAME MARY BERRY’S HIGHLAND CHRISTMAS
NATIONAL treasure Dame Mary Berry is returning to her roots in Bonnie Scotland for a Christmas TV special. Travelling through the Highlands on the ultimate winter break, the Queen of cakes serves up a decadent festive feast in her new BBC programme, Mary Berry’s Highland Christmas. Throughout the 60-minute special, the acclaimed food writer, cook…
Read MoreMary Berry visits Enchanted Forest as part of her new Scottish Christmas cook show
National treasure Mary Berry visited The Enchanted Forest as part of her new Scottish Christmas cookery show. The legendary cook paid a visit to the light show back in October to film for an episode in the festive series, with staff sworn to secrecy about her visit. While at the event, Mary enjoyed a short…
Read MoreLove Actually: Glasgow composer Craig Armstrong 20 years on from the cult classic
When Craig Armstrong sat down in his Glasgow studio to compose the cues for Richard Curtis’ Love Actually he had no idea the film would become a cult classic. In the 20 years since its release the romantic comedy has become a holiday viewing tradition in homes around the world. ‘It was my first time…
Read MoreAnne McAlpine journeys across Canada to find deep-rooted Gaelic connections
BBC presenter Anne McAlpine is setting out on a 2,000km journey across the eastern coast of Canada to explore connections across the Atlantic to Scotland. In her latest seven-part series, Immigration Tracks – Canada, Anne takes a road trip from Nova Scotia to Toronto, covering hundreds of miles to find Canada’s Gaelic roots. Along the…
Read MoreLights, cameras, action! The best filming locations in Scotland
We take a look at some of the best filming locations Scotland has to offer. Watch the first episode of BrightWolf’s Big Five, which uncovers the county’s hidden gems. With its stunning landscapes and diverse city centres, it’s easy to see why Scotland has featured as the background to many blockbusters films and TV shows.…
Read MoreScottish actress Ashley Jensen stars in new series of BBC drama Shetland
BBC drama Shetland is set to return next week for its eighth season as Scottish actress Ashley Jensen appears as the new detective. The six-part season introduces Jensen after Douglas Henshall announced last year that he would not return as Detective Inspector Jimmy Pérez. Jensen, 53, from Annan in Dumfries and Galloway, will be playing…
Read MoreDàna: Adventure series showcases Scotland’s wild side
From iconic sea stack climbs to winter mountaineering expeditions, series three of BBC ALBA’s Dàna | Scotland’s Wild Side returns this autumn. The new series follows 27-year-old rock climber, runner and adventurer Coinneach Rankin as he seeks out some of the toughest but most scenic climbs the country has to offer. Taking on Scotland’s rugged…
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