Film & TV
Outlander 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…
Read MoreScotland sees ‘phenomenal growth’ in tourism – with TV show Outlander proving a big draw
A range of influences have driven more visitors to Scotland, with a 14.6% and 10% rise on overseas and domestic visits respectively. National tourism organisation VisitScotland has reported a significant increase in visitor numbers, as well as in how much they spend. This is good news for the company, whose main aim is to grow…
Read MoreScots actress Karen Gillan is new ambassador for Edinburgh International Film Festival
Scots actress Karen Gillan has been announced as a patron of the Edinburgh International Film Festival’s The Young & the Wild strand. Born in Inverness in 1987, Karen is best known for her role as Amy Pond in Doctor Who, and for portraying Nebula in Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy films, a role which she…
Read MoreTV stars will tour in new Scottish stage comedy
Two Scottish theatre companies are collaborating in new musical comedy which is touring the country. Grid Iron and Stellar Quines theatre companies come together to create Bingo!, a new musical comedy empowering women, writes Stacey Wylie. Starring both stage and screen names including Louise McCarthy from ScotSquad and Two Doors Down, Wendy Seagar, Barbara Rafferty…
Read MoreNew TV show looks at life in the Galloway Forest
A new television series looking at Scotland’s Galloway Forest is coming to our TV screens tonight. The Forest is a six-part series which follows the lives of the men and women who live and work in the vast Galloway Forest. With 400 square miles of dramatic woodland, magnificent scenery and abundant wildlife, it is often…
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