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Clout: A Cautionary Tale

Written and Directed by Jordan Murphy Doidge, Clout is indeed a cautionary tale. What happens when social media becomes an obsession that takes over your life, and how it can affect the young and the vulnerable. Oskar (Archie Yates) is both young and vulnerable. He attends an elite private school where he has few friends,Continue reading “Clout: A Cautionary Tale”

The Marbles

“There are no such things as the Elgin Marbles” – Melina Mercouri In the early years of the 19th century Lord Elgin, while Ambassador to the Ottoman Empire, had a number of sculptures and other artifacts from the Parthenon shipped home. The majority reside in the British Museum, although many suspect that there are someContinue reading “The Marbles”

Scottish Opera Presents Tchaikovsky: Heroines & Heroes This December

The richly drawn and complex female characters from three of Tchaikovsky’s greatest works take centre stage as Scottish Opera (SO) brings them to a one night only performance of Heroines & Heroes. Featuring highlights from Eugene Onegin, Iolanta and the SO premiere of The Maid of Orleans, this concert offers audiences the chance to explore the composer’s distinctive blend of French and GermanContinue reading “Scottish Opera Presents Tchaikovsky: Heroines & Heroes This December”

Scots Language Theatre Company Braw Clan Starts Fourth Soup and a Story Season

The Lanarkshire village of Roberton may be small but it’s embracing of Hallowe’en tropes outweighs its size with skeletons, pumpkins and scary signs in evidence as soon as you get off the bus for the Village Hall. It is here that one of the first sessions of Biggar based Braw Clan’s popular Soup and aContinue reading “Scots Language Theatre Company Braw Clan Starts Fourth Soup and a Story Season”

33rd French Film Festival UK Starts This Week!

What promises to be one of the best line-ups in the history of the festival kicks off this week featuring a host of new films from acclaimed and debut directors alongside beloved and rarely seen classics. Taking place in over 40 different UK locations, with 62 films – 32 of which are UK premieres, itContinue reading “33rd French Film Festival UK Starts This Week!”

Brothers

Ross Syner’s film is a powerful tale of grief and morality In a very short timeframe and without resorting to dramatics, Syner’s film tells the story of three generations of a family that has suffered a devastating blow in the past and now has to endure the consequences of another tragic event. The director’s empathyContinue reading “Brothers”

A Blast from the Past! Greentrax Records Celebrate the career of Robin Laing

A Greentrax release from 35 years ago! On October 6th 1990, Greentrax released a cassette and 7’’ vinyl of 2 of Robin Laing’s songs, ‘The Forth Bridge Song’ and ‘The Union Canal’. One rather odd feature of the cassette is that the same 2 songs are on both sides. Apparently, this is ‘for the listener’sContinue reading “A Blast from the Past! Greentrax Records Celebrate the career of Robin Laing”

Careers Hive from Edinburgh Science Invites Pupils to Explore Careers in STEM

Returning for its 10th iteration between 27th – 30th October, Edinburgh Science announces its annual Careers Hive, a 4-day long schools’ event at the National Museum of Scotland. P7 and S1-3 pupils from schools across Scotland will be in attendance, uncovering the possibilities of a career in STEM (science, technical, engineering, maths) through hands-on activities and discussionsContinue reading “Careers Hive from Edinburgh Science Invites Pupils to Explore Careers in STEM “

33rd French Film Festival UK Announced for Winter 2025

French Film Festival UK (FFF UK), the unique annual francophone cinema event, makes a welcome return this winter to more than 40 different locations across the UK featuring a host of new films from acclaimed and debut directors alongside beloved and rarely seen classics. The varied programme includes 32 UK premieres out of a total of 62 films, including aContinue reading “33rd French Film Festival UK Announced for Winter 2025”

Scottish International Storytelling Festival Opens with a Northern Theme

The 36th Scottish International Storytelling Festival (SISF) has the theme of Lights of the North and takes place in Edinburgh and across Scotland this late Autumn. Over the 11 days of the festival, celebrated storytellers from Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden and Germany will join leading voices from Scotland in a programme of traditional storytelling. NorwegianContinue reading “Scottish International Storytelling Festival Opens with a Northern Theme”