Posts Tagged ‘cinema’
Tattoo goes from Scotland to the big screen
The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo is one of the most famous attractions in Scotland each August – and now it is being taken to the world. Audiences in Australia, New Zealand and Canada will have the opportunity to enjoy the experience of this year’s Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo as the business announces a new deal…
Read MoreThe Cramond Residence officially opens
Edinburgh’s newest care home is today officially opening its doors and welcoming its first residents. The much-anticipated Cramond Residence offers 74 luxury en-suite bedrooms and will provide the highest quality person-centred nursing care for older people in the capital. Now, having filled a number of key positions before opening, the residence is recruiting for a…
Read MoreBoutique cinema to open its first screens in Scotland
A fast-growing independent boutique cinema operator is to open the doors of its first Scottish cinema next month. Everyman Cinemas has announced it will welcome guests to its cinema located in Glasgow’s award-winning shopping and leisure destination, Princes Square, on Friday 26 October. The high-quality cinema will be made up of three intimate auditoriums, seating…
Read MoreThe Scottish theatre that’s staging its own comeback
Abandoned theatres tug at our emotions. As glories of a past age, they’re up there with steam locomotives and gramophones, yet there’s an inherent sadness when places created for entertainment close. Perhaps they fall into disuse because the fun and laughter have gone? That was how Aberdeen’s Tivoli Theatre was left in 1999, when the…
Read MoreEdinburgh Craft Beer Festival returns
Edinburgh Craft Beer Festival is returning later this month – and it’s back with outstanding music and delicious food. There will be a capital line-up of over 40 internationally renowned breweries, combined with headline DJ acts from the likes and Scottish stalwarts Mogwai, as well as award-winning street food curated by the famed Pitt Street…
Read MoreEnjoy some classical music for free this weekend
A free concert is being held in the Scottish Borders this weekend. Music at Paxton… Plus is a free event being held at Paxton House on Sunday, 6 May, at 2.30pm. Once again, in conjunction with Live Music Now Scotland and Paxton House, the extremely successful free one-hour taster concerts Music at Paxton… Plus return…
Read MoreThe Greatest Show on Earth will be in Glasgow
The Easter holidays are just round the corner and a trip to the cinema has inspired Scottish Youth Theatre’s latest holiday programme. If you’ve been inspired by Hugh Jackman’s latest movie outing – The Greatest Showman then your next trip should be to Scottish Youth Theatre this Easter. During the school holidays they present The…
Read MoreSherlock Holmes tartan launch is a huge success
Fashion was an elementary part of the official launch of the Sherlock Holmes tartan. Scottish Field revealed last week that the Great Detective had become the first literary character to have his own tartan approved by the Scottish Register of Tartans. Holmes was created by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle who was born in Edinburgh and…
Read MoreA study in tartan as Sherlock Holmes is in fashion
Sherlock Holmes has become the first literary character to have his own tartan approved by the Scottish Register of Tartans. The Great Detective was created by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, who was born in Edinburgh and gained his medical degree from Edinburgh University. And it is a Conan Doyle descendant who has highlighted these Scottish…
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…
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