Film & TV
Game of Thrones Scotch whiskies are now available
The wait is over – the Game of Thrones Single Malt Scotch Whisky Collection as it is officially available across Scotland and the UK. As fans patiently look forward to the highly-anticipated return of Game of Thrones this April, to celebrate the eighth and final season of the critically-acclaimed TV series, Game of Thrones, Diageo…
Read MoreSTV programme explores weather in Outer Hebrides
An STV programme is set to explore how weather impacts on the Outer Hebrides and its people. Scotland’s weather can range from the serene to the dramatic – all seasons can indeed appear in one day. This could not be a more accurate depiction of the Outer Hebrides during winter. As climate change threatens to…
Read MoreScottish locations given a starring role in 10 top films
If the right location is the key to a film’s success, then Scotland deserves an Oscar. The number of films which have been shot here over the decades is phenomenal, bringing in a host of tourists from overseas. Here we present 10 locations you may want to visit. 1. Rannoch Moor Trainspotting is a very…
Read MoreShetland’s back – and it’s just murder for actor Douglas
The latest series of the murder mystery set against the stunning Scottish backdrop of the Shetland Isles returns next week. Since 2013, viewers across the world have been hooked on the series, originally based on Ann Cleeves’ novels, with the fifth series to start on Tuesday, 12 February, at 9pm on BBC Scotland. The series…
Read MoreA night of Scottish talent will kick off new BBC channel
A one-off show to feature Scottish performing talent with comedy, music and plenty of audience surprises will kick off the new BBC Scotland channel. Scottish comedian Iain Stirling will host A Night at the Theatre on 24 February, an evening packed with laughs and entertainment, and the show will be recorded as live at the…
Read MoreSinger Julie hosts highlights from Celtic Connections
Scots singer Julie Fowlis is to present two shows this week with some of the best music from Celtic Connections 2019. Folk singer and multi-instrumentalist Julie will host the first of two shows from Cottiers Theatre in Glasgow tonight, Tuesday 29 January on BBC Two Scotland, from 10– 10.30pm. In this first episode she’ll feature the unique songs…
Read MoreMore fishy tales from the port of Peterhead
The real life story of working in Peterhead continues tonight on BBC One Scotland with the third episode of Fish Town. James Cosmo is the narrator of Fish Town, which features the real-life stories of people working on land and at sea to put the fish on our plates. In tonight’s episode, the Peterhead boat Amity is on…
Read MoreBig names will descend on Glasgow for film festival
A full programme has been announced for Glasgow Film Festival 2019. Across 12 days, the city-wide celebration of cinema will feature 337 individual screenings, talks and events – showcasing seven world premieres, 102 UK premieres and 49 Scottish premieres from 54 countries. From 20 February to 3 March, guests including Sir Michael Palin, Carol Morley,…
Read MoreBig names will kick off new BBC Scotland channel
Scottish singer-songwriter Emeli Sande, award-winning actor Mark Bonnar, comedy legends Ford Kiernan and Greg Hemphill and a raft of new talent and documentaries showcasing modern Scotland, are lined up to feature on the new BBC Scotland television channel launching next month. Newly-commissioned programmes, span the genres from factual, entertainment and arts to comedy, drama, news…
Read MoreTime’s running out if you want to work on Outlander
Time’s running out for people who want to work in the TV industry on hit show Outlander. Cumbernauld-based Sony Pictures Television last year opened its Outlander Trainee Programme to support Season 5 when production gets underway at Wardpark Studios in the new year. Those wanting to work on locations have until 10am on Monday 11 February to…
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