Outdoor Scotland
The Essentials of Scotch
Neil from the Scotlanders has a few tips for getting to know our national drink a little better Anyone that reads my ramblings will know that I’ve got a […]
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Outdoor Scotland
Q-Aye 2! – More Scottish Facts You Need To Know
The second round of our essential weird and wonderful Scottish facts – part 2 Scotland loves student unions! The world’s first one was formed in St Andrews in 1882 […]
Culture
Elixir: The Grand Finale
Our final blog from Scottish Opera’s Autumn Tour is by cast member Ellie Laugharne, who plays Adina in The Elixir Of Love We’re almost ‘Elixired out’, with show 15 […]
Culture
Our Haunted Coast
Jean Ross Anderson recounts the ghostly tale of Fenella and other supernatural stories from the Mearns… Walking through the haar, as the soft, wet mist is called on the north-east […]
Culture
Elixir: The Director’s Cut
We’re now halfway through Scottish Opera’s tour of The Elixir Of Love, and it’s time to check in with Movement Director and Assistant Director, Jim Manganello to find out how […]
Culture
Elixir: On the Road
Elgan Llyr Thomas gives us an insight into what Scottish Opera‘s cast and crew of Elixir get up to in their spare time. Phew! Well, so far we have visited: Elgin […]
What’s On
The Story Of Whisky
A new three-part TV series is taking an in-depth look at Scotland’s national drink Steeped in the heritage and history of Scotland, Scotch whisky is also a hard-nosed, multi-billion-pound […]
Culture
Somme100 On Screen
Original Battle of the Somme motion picture embarks on centenary tour Newly-released films nowadays generate huge interest as well as huge box-office receipts. However, can any compare to the Imperial […]
Culture
Elixir: From Sketch To Stage
Our second blog is from Oliver Townsend, the Designer on The Elixir of Love I have very fond memories of working with the Scottish Opera costume team on Rodelinda back […]
Culture
Elixir: From Sketch To Stage 2
Over to Catriona Muir and Alice McKay, Assistant Stage Managers, who work their magic on tour to keep The Elixir as beautifully realised as the day it opened. It’s 9am on […]
