Film & TV
Outlander creator to be honoured at tourism Oscars
Outlander author Diana Gabaldon will be honoured at the Scottish tourism ‘Oscars’ tonight (Thursday), as a new VisitScotland research paper reveals the extent of the effect her creation has had on Scottish tourism. The American writer will receive a special “International Contribution to Scottish Tourism” award from VisitScotland at the Scottish Thistle Awards, the industry’s…
Read MoreCoping with a major storm at a transport hub
How do staff at a main Scottish train station cope when there’s bad weather? In the latest episode of Inside Central Station, to be shown on Sunday, Glasgow Central manager Susan is on alert as weather warnings hit Glasgow Central with Storm Hector threatening winds of up to 70 miles an hour and serious disruption…
Read MoreThe music of James Bond is coming to Scotland
James Bond is not only the world’s greatest spy, he also has one of the most recognisable theme tunes. And, of course, with each cinematic outing, he’s accompanied by a song (usually) from one of the world’s leading musical performers. To mark these tunes, The Music of Bond celebrates the world’s most famous secret agent…
Read MoreThe Main attraction for dancing queen Laura
Scottish actress Laura Main is one of the stars in a hugely popular British TV show. The Aberdonian stars as Sister Bernadette in the BBC1 drama series Call the Midwife. She tells Scottish Field about growing up, acting and being painted green… all in the name of her work, of course! You grew up in…
Read MoreA celebration of film from a bygone era
A silent film festival is coming to Scotland later this month. The Hippodrome in Bo’ness is an independent pre-art deco picture palace dating back to 1912, which holds a celebration of classic films each year at HippFest. The festival runs from 20-24 March. Four highlights this year are: Forbidden Paradise (1924) – Friday 22 March…
Read MoreWatch people Getting Hitched Asian Style
A new three-part series goes behind the scenes with Scotland’s biggest Asian wedding planners, Saffron Events, as they create some of the most spectacular weddings over a summer season. Getting Hitched Asian Style is produced by Firecracker Films, and each hour-long episode follows owner Hassan and his team of wedding planners as they create the…
Read MoreOutlander writer event tickets gone in three hours
Fans of Outlander took less than three hours to snap up tickets for an event with the author of the time-travelling adventure series. Diana Gabaldon will be at an exclusive event held at Hopetoun House next Friday, 15 March, one of the hit TV series’ iconic filming locations. Organised by national tourism body, VisitScotland and…
Read MoreTrain station stories are an instant hit
A new six-part observational documentary looking at Glasgow Central Station has been a ratings hit. STV Productions produced Inside Central Station, and was the second best watched programme on BBC Scotland in the channel’s launch week (excluding launch night). The first episode of Inside Central Station also outperformed BBC2, Channel 4 and Channel 5 in…
Read MoreThree-part series looks back on Scotland’s IndyRef
A look back on Scotland’s independence referendum is to feature on television tonight. The Scottish independence referendum of 2014 was a monumental event which has continued to influence political discussion across the country. BBC Scotland will feature an STV Productions commission, a three part documentary Yes/No – Inside The Indyref, which will air tonight at…
Read MoreExclusive chance to quiz Outlander creator Diana
Fans of Outlander will get a chance to quiz the author of the time-travelling adventure series. Diana Gabaldon will be at an exclusive event held at one of the hit TV series’ iconic filming locations. Organised by national tourism body, VisitScotland and book publishing industry body, Publishing Scotland, the American author will take part in…
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