Film & TV
Call The Midwife star returns with a jolly green giant
Call the Midwife star Laura Main is enjoying homecoming when she takes to the stage with a big green ogre. The Aberdeen actress will return to perform on her hometown stage in the hit West End and Broadway production Shrek The Musical, running at His Majesty’s Theatre until Sunday, 11 March. Laura stars as Princess…
Read MoreScotland is just six degrees of separation away from the Oscars
Six Degrees of Separation is a good fun game when you’re trying to link anyone to anyone else on the planet, in just six people. And ahead of this year’s Academy Awards ceremony, Visit Scotland has been playing the game too, to connect film-makers with Scotland. From Macbeth to Mission Impossible, Highlander to The Da…
Read MoreScottish comedy Still Game is back for its eighth run – and it’s bigger and better than ever
Hit Scottish comedy series Still Game is returning for another series next week. The BBC Scotland show has become a huge success across the whole of the UK, with this eighth series following the adventures of lifelong friends Jack Jarvis and Victor McDade. Created, written by and starring Ford Kiernan and Greg Hemphill, Still Game…
Read MoreMore and more films are looking to Bond with Scotland
Record enquiries are being received about filming in Scottish Highlands. Last week saw the Highland Council’s film unit receive its 200th enquiry of the year – a new record that illustrates the level of appeal the area now has as a location for everything from high end movies to online commercials. Enquiries are already 19%…
Read MoreOutlander effect gives Scottish attractions a dramatic rise in visitors
Visitor numbers to Scottish tourist attractions have risen for the fifth successive year – and part of the success is down to hit TV show Outlander. The Association of Scottish Visitor Attractions has revealed that visits to itsmember sites rose dramatically in 2017. Analysis of statistics submitted by 232 member sites for the annual Visitor…
Read MoreScottish gin producer accepts Dragon’s Den cash – then turns it down
It’s every entrepreneur’s dream to be offered an investment of £80,000 for their brand. But the owner and founder of House of Elrick in Aberdeen said ‘thanks but no thanks’ to the most high-profile investors around and has instead turned to crowdfunding to help finance his expansion plans. Stuart Ingram pitched his business, which encompasses…
Read MorePainting the town Ted with new mural in Edinburgh Irish bar
Cult 90s classic comedy Father Ted is being celebrated on the walls of a new pub in Edinburgh. Revellers are now able to ‘paint the town Ted’ following the opening of the new Irish bar, following a £1m-plus investment. A huge mural dedicated to Father Ted is taking centre stage at the new Malones pub.…
Read MoreChildren’s TV series inspires a new generation to want to visit Scotland
Children all over Britain are getting a look at the natural beauty of Scotland thanks to a new TV series. Would-be princesses and princes can follow in the footsteps of Gudrun, the Viking Princess’ footsteps, with a visit to Scotland with their families this half term and Easter. The CBeebies series, made by Glasgow-based indie…
Read MoreThe Antiques Roadshow will return to Scotland this summer
Popular TV show The Antiques Roadshow is coming to Scotland this summer. BBC One’s hot show will be filming at Crathes Castle near Aberdeen on Sunday, 1 July. Fiona Bruce and the team of Antiques Roadshow experts will be waiting to welcome you, so dust off your family heirlooms and dig out those car boot…
Read MoreGlasgow Film Festival rolls out the red carpet for 14th edition
Glasgow Film Festival has announced its full programme with 330 events and screenings, showcasing 180 films from 51 countries. The 14th edition of the festival, taking place from 21 February to 4 March, will include several premieres and red carpet appearances. Hollywood star Bill Pullman (Independence Day, Lost Highway) will visit Glasgow for the UK…
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