When Frankenstein’s Monster collides with a self-driving car

By Reporter | January 25, 2018

Man-made monsters and utopian visions of the future enhanced by thinking machines are coming together in the week ahead. The Big Bang arts, literature and science festival in Wigtown, Scotland’s National Book Town, runs from 2-4 February and promises inspiring talks by leading scientists and authors, plus comedy, music, film, cabaret, food and drink. Among…

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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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TV stars will tour in new Scottish stage comedy

By Reporter | January 15, 2018

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…

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New litter bin emptying scheme is a load of rubbish

By Reporter | January 4, 2018

Waste disposal isn’t a load of rubbish in Perthshire. Perth & Kinross Council is installing sensors in all public litter bins in Perth City Centre over the next few weeks to alert waste services when they need to be emptied. The city centre roll out is part of a Smart Waste Project, jointly funded by…

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Work gets underway on £5.7million creative arts hub

By Reporter | January 3, 2018

Plans to create a £5.7million arts hub in the Highlands have been welcomed. Members of the arts community are delighted by the news of the start of a project to give the Highlands its first creative hub as a ‘game-changer’. The initial £1.2 million project is the first phase of a wider £5.7 million scheme…

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Beautiful limited edition Royal Salute whisky pack for the festive season

By Reporter | December 20, 2017

An exquisite limited edition whisky gift pack is now available to mark the festive season. Royal Salute from Chivas Brothers has unveiled the latest in a series of annual festive gift packs, now available globally. Featuring an intricate laser cut lid design and stunning interior print in shades of blue and gold, the exquisite limited…

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Theatres throw their doors open with relaxed performances for all

By Reporter | December 15, 2017

The Festival City Theatres Trust once again expands its programme of relaxed performances for all. The trust runs both the Festival and King’s Theatres in Edinburgh are two of Scotland’s best-loved and most prestigious theatres. They are delighted to present its fullest ever programme of performances that embrace a relaxed approach that makes the performances…

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Newton Farm offers countryside living in the heart of the central belt

By Reporter | December 7, 2017

An outstanding property in South Lanarkshire is now on the market. Presented by Galbraith, Newton Farm is a beautifully refurbished and extended period farmhouse with studio apartment, garaging, offices, outbuildings and land. Built of stone and slate with a cream painted finish and black trim frame round the windows, Newton Farm is a beautifully appointed…

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