Posts Tagged ‘film’
Creating a new artistic spot by the River Ness
Plans to create a new artistic work by the River Ness are well underway. The planning application for My Ness, the centrepiece of the River Ness Public Art project, is to be submitted in December. If approved, the artwork is scheduled for installation in the spring of 2019. Artists Sans façon and OSA received very…
Read MoreFestival programme announced for StAnza 2019
StAnza, Scotland’s International Poetry Festival has announced an outstanding line-up of talent as it launches its core programme for its 2019 festival next March. The festival will open in St Andrews with a special gala performance featuring a selection of headline poets reading and performing, intertwined with music, film and art. This will launch the…
Read MoreA bit of movie magic comes to garden centre
A Scots garden centre is offering some Christmas movie magic for youngsters. Cleaner-cum-carpenter Alex Freeman has created a replica of the Polar Express steam train from the movie of the same name featuring Hollywood star, Tom Hanks. The train Alex crafted from wood has become a popular attraction with kids when they see the Polar…
Read MoreScottish Field readers turn film critics for Outlaw King
The new Robert the Bruce film Outlaw King been on Netflix for a couple of weeks now. The reviews of the professional critics were split down the middle, with some enjoying it, and others not so much. Starring American actor Chris Pine as Robert the Bruce, with a cast including James Cosmo, it seems it’s…
Read MoreThe weighty issue making Scotland worst in Europe
Scotland’s huge problem with weight and diet are to feature in the new television documentary. Shedding The Fat will examine why Scotland has the highest level of obesity in Europe, and why bariatric surgery is increasingly being seen as a way to tackle the problem. Ayrshire is one of the worst affected areas and Ayr…
Read MoreHawick’s Common Riding to feature on television
The story of The Common Riding in a Scottish town is to feature in a TV documentary next week. For centuries, people in the Borders have been celebrating their history on horseback. The summer Common Ridings see townsfolk ‘ride out’ to commemorate the historic territory battles between the Scots and English and honour local patriots…
Read MorePre-opening event for Scotland’s storytelling base
A girl whose dream job is to be the first tour guide at the Moat Brae National Centre for Children’s Literature and Storytelling will soon have her wish granted. The world premiere will also be taking place of music by a young composer specially commissioned to create a work inspired by the story of Peter…
Read MoreMeet Donald from Skye – the new face of the island
A friendly new animated character has been created to help tourists visiting the Isle of Skye. Donald from Skye will answer their questions and give them important information whilst staying on the island. The creation of local businessman Calum MacDonald, it is hoped that Donald from Skye will act as a friendly face for the…
Read MoreThis is the greatest show – to singalong to!
The King’s Theatre in Glasgow have the perfect post-Christmas treat with a singalong screening of hit film, The Greatest Showman in the New Year. Presented by Sing-a-long-a, the team who successfully brought Disney’s live action Beauty and the Beast to the sing along screen, the fun will take place on Tuesday 8 January at 7.30pm.…
Read MoreEdinburgh Gin toasted by a galaxy of stars
Edinburgh Gin has celebrated its debut as the Official Spirit of the 2018 British Academy Scotland Awards. The star-studded event – considered the most prestigious date in the film and television calendar – is a celebration of Scottish talent and outstanding creative contribution. The red carpet was host to a show-stopping guest list of Hollywood…
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