ALLAN HUNTER at the Movies IT IS MORE than five years since ‘The Rocket Post’ was filmed on location at Taransay. Director Stephen Whittaker died in February 2003, and it seemed as if the film would never secure British distribution despite picking up some favourable reviews at international festivals. Now, ‘The Rocket Post’ is finally […]

Culloden Academy, 18 November 2006

National Theatre of Scotland Young Company, Platform, Glasgow, and touring 2006

Taigh Chearsabhagh, Lochmaddy, North Uist, 2006

Inverness, 9-12 November 2006

Fortrose Community Theatre, 15 November 2006

ALLAN HUNTER at the Movies SECRET AGENT James Bond first appeared in the pages of ‘Casino Royale’ in 1953. It is a novel that has never been filmed by the official Bond team until now, but it has been worth the wait. Going back to basics has reinvigorated the entire production, adding a fresh impetus […]

ROB ELLEN makes a pilgrimage to celebrates Shetland’s country music heritage and the legacy of Thomas Fraser

Arches/National Theatre of Scotland, North Edinburgh Arts Centre and touring 2006

BRIAN MORTON suggests that the BBC could learn valuable lessons from its counterpart in Canada