Posts Tagged ‘Billy Connolly’
Looking ahead to the 178th Lonach Gathering with Sir James Forbes
Ahead of the Lonach Gathering on 24 August 2019, we caught up with Sir James Forbes of Newe, patron of the Lonach Highland and Friendly Society. Talking of his love of the north east of Scotland, the annual Lonach Highlanders march and his all-time hero, his father, here is what Sir James had to say……
Read MoreThe January 2019 issue of Scottish Field is out now
Winter’s here – but so is the new issue of Scottish Field, so let us warm you up with another great read! Our January issue is on sale now, priced £4.50, with 200 pages brimming with everything you’d want. Prepare to be blown away by some breathtaking mountain images taken by adventure sports photographer Hamish Frost,…
Read MoreGet ready for Funny Firsts with BBC Scotland
Scotland is well-known for its comedians and funny people across the UK – and even the world. From Billy Connolly and Robbie Coltrane, to newer comics like Kevin Bridges and Susan Calman, Scots have been making everyone chuckle for years. And now, BBC Scotland is showcasing Scottish comedy talent across TV, radio and iPlayer, BBC…
Read MoreTwo Scottish cities make it to the UK’s funniest list
Scotland’s big two are in the top 10 list of the funniest cities in the UK. Liverpool took the top spot when Comedy Central Live polled the nation to explore the places and people Brits find the funniest, but Glasgow took fifth and Edinburgh sixth. Glasgow has bred comedians as diverse as Billy Connolly, Chic…
Read MoreHappy 50th birthday to the Tannahill Weavers
Taking the name from the Gaelic for golden, Òrach is a particularly apt title for the Tannahill Weavers’ 50th recording as it marks the 50th anniversary of the band. Yes, I had to check that as well – the Tannies are 50 years old! So how does one go about reviewing an album like this?…
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