Dundee designer to fly Scottish flag on Netflix

A Dundee born contemporary womenswear designer Dr Hayley Scanlan is set to hit our screens in the much talked about Next in Fashion TV show. Dr Scanlan, who studied textiles at Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design, features in the show which debuts on Netflix tonight (Wednesday 29 January). Next in Fashion brings…

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Mixologists create masterpieces at The Gallery

A series of exclusive cocktails have been created by mixologists at The Gallery – the stylish new bar at the Chester Hotel in Aberdeen. They were given a blank canvass to create a cocktail menu for the luxurious venue, resulting in a blend of the contemporary and the classics in an exhibition that defies artistic…

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Did you know these 10 Scots actors have met Doctor Who?

November 23 marks Doctor Who’s birthday – and over the years, a large number of well-known Scots actors have appeared in the cult BBC show. Three Scots have played the title role – Sylvester McCoy was the Seventh Doctor, David Tennant the Tenth and Peter Capaldi the Twelfth – but they’ve not been the only…

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The joy of SIX is in its simplicity – an amazing musical

Sometimes in life, the best ideas are the most simple. For example, coming up with the idea of a new musical is difficult. In recent times, we’ve seen major films adapted for the stage, with added numbers. In other cases, musical films have been turned into productions for the West End and to go on…

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10 reasons to use VPN when travelling outside of the UK  

Are you planning on traveling abroad for business, family, or fun? Going to another country can be a fantastic adventure. But it can also be a serious pain. And one of the first roadblocks that you’ll run into isn’t going to be a physical one. Accessing the internet is a critical part of most of…

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Netflix chef arrives at Dundee’s Italian Grill

Fresh from taking part in Netflix show The Final Table, Graham Campbell, who is Scotland’s youngest ever Michelin starred chef, has returned to Dundee to embrace his next challenge. Having taken part in one of the world’s highest rated and most prestigious culinary shows, Graham is the new head chef of one of the most…

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Wigtown Book Festival aims to be more accessible

This year’s Wigtown Book Festival aims to be the most accessible ever for adults and children. The Big Wig programme for the youngest visitors includes a series of events ideally suited for reluctant readers, children with reading disabilities and those with additional support needs. One particular attraction will be The Yurt which offers multisensory storytelling,…

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Witty play coming to Glasgow’s Theatre Royal

Witty, razor sharp play What’s In A Name? is to play at Theatre Royal, Glasgow next month. Joining Joe Thomas, best known for his role in E4’s The Inbetweeners, are Bo Poraj (Miranda, Musketeers), Laura Patch (Afterlife, Star Stories), Summer Strallen (Top Hat, Young Frankenstein) and Alex Gaumond (Company, Dirty Rotten Scoundrel, Matilda). What’s In…

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Cult Scots radio series is coming to the festival

A Scots radio show is transferring to the stage as part of this year’s Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Fags, Mags and Bags, the Radio 4 series written and performed by Sanjeev Kohli and Donald McLeary, will be presented live on stage at this year’s Edinburgh Fringe. With nine series on Radio 4, the show received a…

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This year’s Bloody Scotland has a Pointless guest

Scotland’s leading crimewriters are to be joined by debut author Richard Osman, from TV’s Pointless, as their year’s Bloody Scotland festival. David Baldacci, Denise Mina, Ian Rankin and Shari Lapena are among the other writers who will be attending, after Bloody Scotland revealed its 2019 programme today followed by a one-off performance by Val McDermid,…

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