Top comedians coming to Scotland for Glasgow Comedy Festival

By Reporter | January 25, 2018

The Whyte & Mackay Glasgow International Comedy Festival is returning for its 16th year – and it’s bigger than ever. The hugely popular event in the comedy calendar will run from Thursday 8 March–Sunday 25. There will be over 500 shows at 54 venues across the city – the most ever in the festival’s history.…

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Glasgow Film Festival rolls out the red carpet for 14th edition

By Reporter | January 25, 2018

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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Rarely-available home in Auchertarder hits the property market

By Reporter | January 25, 2018

A traditional property is on the market in Auchterarder. Galbraith is pleased to announce that Ardenvohr is for sale, for offers over £575,000. The property is an impressive detached house in a quiet residential street close to the centre of the highly desirable small town of Auchterarder. Ardenvohr is notable for its well-proportioned rooms, period features…

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Guid Scotch ideas from all over the world to celebrate Burns Night

By Reporter | January 24, 2018

Dram O’ Shanter, The Speyside Grace and Best Laid Drams – the most famous works of Scotland’s national bard have been immortalised in the form of cocktails by the Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival. Festival organisers asked some of the world’s leading mixologists and whisky connoisseurs to blend together whisky and words in toast to…

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Seven Scots take honours at wine and spirits awards

By Reporter | January 23, 2018

Seven Scots were honoured as some of only 440 people in world this year to be awarded the coveted WSET Diploma from the Wine & Spirits Education Trust (WSET). Three outstanding individuals were also announced as the winners of prestigious wine and spirits industry awards. Over 500 of the most influential wine and spirits professionals…

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The Scottish castle looking for a new king or queen

By Reporter | January 22, 2018

A spectacular historic castle set in sweeping grounds bordered by the River Almond is a stunning property that is bound to impress. Illieston Castle, in Broxburn, West Lothian, is presented to the market by Savills. Illieston Castle is thought to date back to the late 16th or early 17th century, when it served as the…

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Tuned in for new appointments at the Royal Scottish National Orchestra

By Reporter | January 19, 2018

The Royal Scottish National Orchestra has made two major appointments. The orchestra has appointed Paul Philbert as its new principal timpani and Luis Eisen as associate principal bassoon, writes Stacey Wylie. Paul Philbert, originally from London, will be joining RSNO as principal timpani (kettledrum). Having studied at Purcell School and Trinity College, Philbert has had…

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Glasgow Citizens Theatre’s 50p offer is just the ticket

By Reporter | January 18, 2018

Glasgow’s Citizens Theatre is kicking off 2018 by offering bargain hungry fans the chance to snap up 50p tickets for the company’s production of Rona Munro’s modern classic, Bold Girls. From 10am on Saturday, 20 January, 100 tickets for Bold Girls will be available for 50p. Tickets are available across 10 performances and can only…

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Supermarket gives its backing to small Scottish firm

By Reporter | January 18, 2018

A Scottish supermarket has given its support to a new bottling facility dedicated to overcoming the challenges in getting small batch craft sodas manufactured. Scotmid Co-operative has invested in The Start-Up Drinks Lab. Borne out of sheer frustration at the lack of accessible production facilities for small batch soft drinks, The Start-Up Drinks Lab was…

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