Susan Calman: political drama beckons The comedian and presenter is in the running to play the former First Minister, writes JULENA DRUMI After leaving the legal profession to become a comedian Susan Calman has branched out as one of television’s most recognisable travel presenters. Now she is building on her acting abilities and is close […]
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Bands unite for Tattoo + arts festival in Fife
Rob Robertson of Tide Lines: ‘a pinch-me moment’ Bands come together for Tattoo and arts festival opens in Fife. JULENA DRUMI rounds up coming events The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo brings iconic Scottish bands Skerryvore, Skipinnish and Tide Lines together for a new song created for the 2026 Show, A Call To Gather. In a fitting […]
Largo Arts Week + rare Gwen John exhibition
Glass artist Audrey Stenson at work in her studio in Lower Largo (pic: DB Media Services) JULENA DRUMI offers a guide to exhibitions and other events to visit around Scotland Largo Arts Week The seventh Largo Arts Week features work by about 30 artists and craftworkers who are opening their homes and studios in Lower […]
Stars come out for rock and roll hall of fame
Lulu is among those supporting the Hall of Fame (pic: DB Media Services) A new hub to celebrate Scottish rock and pop could give Glasgow a much-needed lift, writes JULENA DRUMI A plan to open a Hall of Fame to recognise Scotland’s contribution to rock and pop music has been backed by some of the […]
Munro’s exit puts spotlight on arts body
The departure of Creative Scotland’s CEO has left questions about how it can deliver its strategy, writes ANDY MOSELEY An independent report into Creative Scotland, commissioned by the Scottish Government and published last November, described it as an organisation requiring a level of reporting that amounts to “crippling bureaucracy”, while lacking sufficient focus on “the […]