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Scottish news bulletin: 1st December 2008

1 Dec 2008

All newspaper references refer to Scottish editions. Where there is a link to a newspaper’s website, the relevant page reference is blue and underlined. Data courtesy of Reform Scotland Economy Home reports : Anyone selling their home in…

Virgin to become Zavvi

18 Sep 2007

Sir Richard Branson has sold 125 Virgin record stores in the UK and Ireland, which will see the Megastores rebranded as Zavvi. The value of the deal has not been disclosed but the business – sold to a group of senior staff – will continue to be run…

T in the Park line-up 2008

3 Jul 2008

The full line-up for Scotland's biggest music festival, which takes place 11th to July 13th in Balado, Kinross.

Doctor Who guest list revealed

10 Aug 2007

The guest stars for the new Doctor Who series revealed by the show’s producers include actress Felicity Kendal and comedian Catherine Tate. It will be Tate’s second outing in the show, following a guest appearance as Donna Noble in last year’s Christmas…

New venue brings downtown New York to Edinburgh

19 Nov 2008

Edinburgh’s art scene has another new addition. The Bowery on Roxburgh Place in the Southside, opened last Saturday and takes its name from one of the famous city's hippest streets. The venue aims to replicate the quirky and semi mod attitude of the…

Scottish news bulletin: 27th November 2008

27 Nov 2008

Data courtesy of Reform Scotland All newspaper references refer to Scottish editions. Economy Woolworths & MFI : Further coverage of the economic slowdown as Woolworths and MFI call in administrators (Scotsman page 3 , Sun page 15…

Scottish news bulletin: 18th November 2008

18 Nov 2008

Borrowing & tax cuts: David Cameron has said that taxpayers face an average bill of £31,500 to pay for Gordon Brown's "borrowing bombshell" and called on the Prime Minister to be honest about his plans to increase debt to fund tax cuts.

Summer scoops top prize at Bafta Scotland awards

10 Nov 2008

Summer, Grand Theft Auto, Gary’s Wrr and Lorraine Kelly were amongst the winners last night at the Lloyds TSB BAFTA Scotland Awards. The ceremony, at Glasgow’s City Halls with an audience of over 800, was broadcast live online worldwide.

Physical graffiti as The Wackness comes to Edinburgh International Film Festival

23 Jun 2008

Friday 20th June 2008 saw Festival Square, Edinburgh transformed into an enormous technicolor homage to graffiti, breakdancing and hip hop culture to mark the UK premiere of film The Wackness at the Edinburgh International Film Festival.

Scottish news bulletin: 20th November 2008

20 Nov 2008

Economy. Recession: Further comment on the economic slowdown. Gordon Brown yesterday said that the government would make every effort to start banks lending again to small businesses (Scotsman page 8 , George Kerevan in the Scotsman, Times page…

T Break 2008 line up announced

5 Jun 2008

16 new and unsigned bands will be performing at the T in the Park music festival at Balado on the 11th, 12th and 13th July. The bands, selected from 48 acts playing in the qualifying heat gigs held in Edinburgh and Glasgow earlier this year, now…

Holy Cow night launched to find Glastonbury stars of the future

24 Oct 2007

A new gig night has been launched to give new bands the opportunity to win a slot at next year’s Glastonbury Festival. The Holy Cow night will offer new and unsigned acts a chance to impress festival organisers and kicks off with Envy Corps and…

Scottish news bulletin: 26th November 2008

26 Nov 2008

Pre-budget report: The Institute of Fiscal Studies has backed claims made by the Lib Dems and Conservatives that people earning as little as £20,000 a year, below the UK average, would be worse off under the proposals in the pre-budget report due…

The Edge Festival announces line-up

5 Jun 2008

The line up has been announced for The Edge Festival, the new August music festival which replaces T on the Fringe. The festival takes place in August throughout the capital in various venues ranging from Cabaret Voltaire to the Corn Exchange.

Major Bacon exhibition set for Tate calendar

21 Sep 2007

A collection of Francis Bacon’s artwork will be the highlight of a host of exclusive exhibitions lined up for Tate Britain next year. It will be the first large exhibition of the artist’s work shown in Britain for 25 years, showcasing around 60…

Scottish news bulletin: 19th November 2008

19 Nov 2008

Inflation: Cheaper fuel prices helped cause inflation to fall at its fastest level for 16 years during last month. The Consumer Prices Index slowed to 4.5% in October from 5.2% in September. (Scotsman page 9, George Kerevan in the Scotsman, Martin…

Tildafest!

17 Jul 2008

Hollywood actress Tilda Swinton is to set up a small film festival in her hometown of Nairn in north-east Scotland. Bereft of the usual razzmatazz, Swinton and co-organiser Mark Cousins are keen to strip back the look [and cost] of festivals, such as…

Hydro Connect festival line up 2008

17 Jun 2008

The Hydro Connect Festival takes place in the stunning countryside around Loch Fyne within the grounds of Inverarary Castle between Friday 29th and Sunday 31st August 2008.

Kiera Knightley and Sienna Miller set for Edinburgh premiere of The Edge of Love

9 Jun 2008

Edinburgh International Film Festival opening night film The Edge of Love will see the film's director John Maybury joined by headliners Keira Knightley, Sienna Miller and Matthew Rhys together with writer Sharman Macdonald on the red carpet.

Award for Annie Lennox

22 May 2008

Annie Lennox has been honoured by The British Red Cross for her outstanding humanitarian work for families affected by HIV and AIDS. The singer will receive the British Red Cross Services to Humanity Award at a Royal Charity Gala Evening on Thursday 12…

NME names coolest people in rock

8 Nov 2007

The 23-year-old frontman of a punk band who was tattooed on stage at this year's Reading Festival has been named the coolest person in rock by NME. The lead singer of Gallows, Frank Carter, was followed by Jamie Reynolds from the Klaxons in second…

Scottish news bulletin: 24th November 2008

24 Nov 2008

Pre-budget report : Speculation and comment ahead of the Chancellor’s pre-budget report later today. The report is thought likely to offer tax cuts including cutting VAT to 15%. However there is also suggestion that Labour is planning a new…

Scottish news bulletin: 21st November 2008

21 Nov 2008

Fiscal Powers : Reform Scotland yesterday published its fifth report, ‘Fiscal Powers’, which called for Scotland to be given the power to raise the money it spends and have its own Treasury and Chancellor of the Exchequer. (Scotsman page 6…

Radiohead Nude remix film finds audience

3 Jul 2008

A Glasgow School of Art student has become a YouTube sensation. James Houston featured a remix of the Radiohead single 'Nude' from their album In Rainbows in a four minute video, 'Big Ideas (Don't Get Any)', as part of his Degree Show. Houston has…

New filmmaking course launched for Edinburgh’s young women of colour

10 Jun 2008

Digital Desperados is a free DIY short film-making course for young women of colour aged 16-25 based in Edinburgh. The term 'of colour' also includes roma, latina and mixed race women. The course runs between the 30th June and 1st August 2008 and…

Man dies at the RockNess festival in Dores, Scotland

9 Jun 2008

A man has died at the RockNess music festival in Dores, near Inverness, in the Scottish Highlands. Ryan Munro, 18 from was found unconscious by Red Cross staff at 2.30pm on Saturday in front of the main stage. He was treated at the scene beofre…

Hydro Connect festival announces further additions to bill

22 May 2008

Hydro Connect, which takes place in Inveraray between the 29th and 31st of August 2008, has announced the addition of Joan as Policewoman, Stephen Malkmus & The Jicks and Black Lips to the bill. DJ’s from Soma and Optimo have also been confirmed as…

Tom Waits to play Scotland

21 May 2008

Tom Waits, legendary singer-songwriter, actor and raconteur is to perform two shows at the Edinburgh Playhouse on 27 and 28 July. Waits has not played in Scotland in almost 21 years, when he last appeared live it was also at the Playhouse in November…

Leith Festival announces line up

8 May 2008

Leith provided further evidence of its status as one of the city's most vibrant areas with the launch of its annual festival. Organisers revealed that the Leith Festival would showcase its trademark brew of home grown talent, alongside big name…

Falkirk kelpies to be largest in the world

15 Nov 2007

Two 100-foot horse head sculptures which will operate as a boat lift are to be built in the Central Belt, as part of efforts to transform more than 300 hectares of land. A £25 million Big Lottery Fund grant will also go towards creating a new section…

Festive Wii demand expected to outstrip supply

15 Nov 2007

Games company Nintendo has said it is doing ‘everything possible’ to ensure stocks of its Wii meets the clamour of shoppers keen to get their hands on the popular game before Christmas. Consumers however have been warned to expect disappointment as…

Edinburgh crowned UK’s best place to live

18 Oct 2007

Edinburgh is the best place to live in the UK, according to Kirsty Allsopp and Phil Spencer on Channel 4’s Location, Location, Location. The annual survey for the Best and Worst Live! programme saw the Capital knock last year’s winner – Winchester…

Trainspotting author to help Scotland shun booze culture

16 Oct 2007

Irvine Welsh will meet with the Scottish Government to discuss how best to tackle the ‘booze and blades’ culture north of the border. The Trainspotting author is to join forces with deputy first minister Nicola Sturgeon, justice minister Kenny…

Socks the cat becomes new Blue Peter scandal

20 Sep 2007

Blue Peter became embroiled in a new phone in scandal after it emerged production staff ignored a viewer poll to name the programme’s new cat. The children’s television show purported that Socks had been selected by viewers, however sources claim the…

Piece of cake? Recipes deemed too tricky

12 Sep 2007

A Government study has found that the recipes created by Delia Smith and Nigella Lawson are much more tricky than those cooked up by their male counterparts. The research, which looked at the readability of recipes from popular celebrity chefs, found…

Sex scenes no problem for Harry Potter

12 Sep 2007

Daniel Radcliffe has talked about taking on risqué roles in a bid to shed his Harry Potter boy wizard image. The 18-year-old filmed his first love scene when he was 16 for the film December Boys. The film, which was his first major role since joining…

London showcase for best of Scottish culture

6 Sep 2007

Scotland is celebrated in style this weekend as the two-day London Gathering showcases the best of Scottish culture. Taking place for the first time on 8–9 September at The Inner Temple Gardens in London, the main stage is hosted by Hardeep Singh Kohli…

Scottish news bulletin: 25th November 2008

25 Nov 2008

Pre-budget report: Yesterday the Chancellor outlined his pre-budget report to the House of Commons. Measures included a 2.5% cut in VAT for 13 months; new tax rate of 4.5% for people earning more than £150,000 from 2011; a National Insurance…

Festival focus

17 Jul 2008

All festivals announce last minute additions to programmes

News in brief

17 Jul 2008

Salman Rushdie’s novel Midnight's Children has won the Best of the Booker prize, as voted for by the public. The book, first published in 1981, beat five other former Booker winners. Peter Carey, Pat Barker, JM Coetzee, Nadine Gordimer and JG Farrell…

Best of the Fest programme at Edinburgh International Film Festival

Sponsored by The List

25 Jun 2008

The List sponsors the Best of the Fest, as this Sunday provides you with a second chance to catch the best films screening at the EIFF

The People's Story - Days Like This project launched

19 Jun 2008

Scottish Book Trust, Scottish Arts Council and BBC Radio Scotland join forces for groundbreaking book and radio project Days Like This. People the length and breadth of Scotland are being offered the chance to share their stories, as part of a unique…

Sugababes, The Feeling And Gnarls Barkley to play Princes Street Gardens

9 May 2008

Sugababes, The Feeling And Gnarls Barkley are to perform in Edinburgh’s Princes Street Gardens on Sunday June 1st. The Sugababes, with a line up now consisting of Keisha, Heidi and Amelle, have sold five million albums (including 3 triple-platinum…

Scotch Malt Whisky Society restaurant now open to non-members

8 May 2008

The Scotch Malt Whisky Society has opened the doors of the Dining Room at 28 Queen Street to non-members, with food courtesy of chef James Freeman.

Out of the west

2008 Glasgow Film Festival programme launched

24 Jan 2008

On the day the 2008 Oscar nominations were announced, the stars and main players of Scottish film and media gathered at Glasgow Film Theatre’s Cinema One to hear some much more significant film news. On Tuesday 22 January the programme for the fourth…

NEWS - Hot 100 party

4 Jan 2008

A night to remember Here at The List we know how to party in style, as we proved at our Hot 100 party at Glasgow’s ABC last month. Guests included musicians from Franz Ferdinand, Sons & Daughters and Belle & Sebastian, with the latter joining some of…

Hitting the right note

15 Nov 2007

Scottish Opera supremo Alex Reedijk has officially launched the company’s Five:15 programme, which features such Scottish talent as Grace Notes author Bernard MacLaverty and Rebus creator Ian Rankin (pictured) working alongside such musical talents as…

McLaren decides against celebrity jungle

12 Nov 2007

Former Sex Pistols manager Malcolm McLaren was set to follow in the footsteps of Johnny Rotten and take on the Australian jungle for ITV’s I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! But he pulled out of the competition in the 11th hour, amid claims he…

Schwarzenegger works backstage to end writers strike

9 Nov 2007

California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger may be expected to call in some showbiz favours as he assumes a backstage role in ending the screenwriters strike. The former actor, who made his name as the Terminator, is currently in discussions with the…

Terminator tops Rhett Butler for most commonly used phrase

9 Nov 2007

The phrase ‘I’ll be back’ used by Arnold Schwarzenegger in the Terminator films has topped a list of the most commonly used movie lines. Rhett Butler’s ‘Frankly, my dear, I don’t give a damn’ came second in the collection of phrases slipped into…