Spectacular: Van Gogh exhibition (pic: David Munn) After last year’s successful Banksy exhibition, Glasgow is hoping to repeat the trick with a stunning sensory show which celebrates the life and work of an artist who broke new ground in his day. Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience will celebrate the work of the Dutch master as […]
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Townsend opens new chapter for writers’ band
Pete Townsend with Beth Porter and Ben Please JULENA DRUMI reports on an unexpected collaboration between two south of Scotland musicians and a rock superstar A couple of musicians working in a quiet corner of south west Scotland have drawn the attention of one of the world’s loudest rock guitarists. They are the Bookshop Band, […]
Interview: Sara Thiam, CEO, Prosper
Sara Thiam: the economy is in a difficult place (pic: Terry Murden / DB Media Services) Sara Thiam tells TERRY MURDEN that sharing ideas is the key to better decision making Sara Thiam had recently returned from the north of Scotland where a number of business engagements had been extended into a weekend to enjoy […]
Interview: Maria Francké, Scottish Property Federation
Maria Francké says she ‘enjoys the political side of the role’ (pic: Terry Murden) Maria Francké talks to TERRY MURDEN about the battle with ministers over controversial government policy Gatherings of property professionals can be robust affairs, though voices are rarely raised beyond disagreements over rental yields and whether or not to install triple glazing. With […]
Cold Town’s warm welcome to beer festival
Edinburgh Grassmarket will be welcoming visitors to its first-ever Craft Beer Festival, a celebration of the city’s thriving breweries in a location where beer was brewed from the mid 1700s until 1900. The event takes place at Cold Town House next month and among those taking part are Barney’s Beer, Campervan Brewery, Moonwake Beer Co, […]