Culture
Let there be light at Kirkcudbright festival
International soprano Emma Morwood yesterday sang in what could be the world’s smallest opera house for the programme launch of next month’s Kirkcudbright Festival of Light. The 10-day event, from 5-14 October, is a celebration of the remarkable quality of light in the southern Scottish town which has attracted and inspired generations of artists. The…
Read MoreYour first look inside the new V&A Dundee
The V&A Dundee will open its doors to the public for the first time this Saturday. Today its beautiful, light-filled interiors designed by acclaimed Japanese architect Kengo Kuma have been revealed for the first time. As Scotland’s first design museum, V&A Dundee tells a global story, investigating the international importance of design alongside presenting Scotland’s…
Read MoreRebus stageplay coming to two Scottish venues
Legendary Scots detective Rebus is coming to the stage later this year. Ian Rankin’s sleuth takes centre stage in this brand new production, created especially for the stage, which has been co-written with Scots playwright Rona Munro, from Aberdeenshire. Having been played on TV by John Hannah and Ken Stott, former Coronation Street star Charles…
Read MoreGalloway Hoard heading home under new deal
Scottish historical treasures will be seen on their ‘home turf’ after a new deal was agreed. National Museums Scotland and Dumfries and Galloway Council have agreed the terms of a 25-year Partnership Agreement which will enable the organisations to work together across a number of areas, including future displays of the Galloway Hoard at the…
Read MoreEntries sought for visual arts mentoring award
Visual Arts Scotland is now accepting entries for its 2019 Inches Carr Mentoring Award. They are looking to hear from early to mid career makers, living and working in Scotland. The aim of the award is to enable an artist to further their current practise with support from an experienced mentor in their chosen field,…
Read MoreThere will be lots to see with Doors Open Day 2018
As the summer days and nights begin to fade, here’s hoping that September isn’t a complete wash out when it comes to weather. However, if the rain does happen to strike as you’re out and about enjoying your weekend, you could duck into any number of iconic local buildings across Scotland for some shelter and…
Read MoreWatch the opening night of the V&A Dundee
The opening of Dundee’s spectacular V&A Dundee museum is to be featured in a special live television show. The 90 minute programme from BBC Scotland will showcase the extravaganza. Presented by Edith Bowman, The Opening of V&A Dundee will kick off at 9pm on BBC Two Scotland with the action from Dundee on Friday, September…
Read MoreA new twist on Macbeth with an all-female cast
A Scottish theatre is to tour the nation with an all-female cast for its nationwide tour of The Macbeths – Dominic Hill’s intimate and intense re-imagining of the Scottish play. Directed by Citizens Theatre director Dominic Hill and adapted in collaboration with Frances Poet, this powerfully concentrated version of the text has a relentless focus…
Read MoreGaelic gathering with over 1000 young musicians
Nearly 1000 young musicians will come together to showcase their talents and demonstrate their passion and enthusiasm for Gaelic music this month. The will perform alongside the top names in traditional music at the biggest event in Fèisean nan Gaidheal’s 30-year history. With support from the Year of Young People 2018, the Blas Festival, organised…
Read MoreNew attraction celebrates highland heritage
The name of the new heritage centre in Braemar has been revealed as The Duke of Rothesay Highland Games Pavilion. The construction of the first purpose-built centre of its kind has been supported by HRH The Prince Charles, Duke of Rothesay, who has driven the project through his newly-established charity The Prince’s Foundation. The centre…
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