CATRIONA PAUL at the movies. I’VE HEARD IT’S the best yet, although I confess I saw the first one on video and missed the second one completely. I haven’t read the books. So, let’s forget all comparisons. In its own right, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban is a fun film. Visually impressive, rich […]

Royal Highland Hotel, Inverness, Monday 7 June 2004 then touring

Portland Arms Hotel, Lybster, Friday 4 June 2004

Byre Theatre, St Andrews, on tour June 2004

The Royal Highland Hotel, Inverness, Saturday 5 June 2004 and touring

Eden Court Theatre, Inverness, Friday 4 June 2004

CATRIONA PAUL at the movies. TAKINGS AT the box office may have been disappointing, but this blockbuster is surprisingly good. Nowhere else but on film would the ancient worlds of the Med be recreated so richly. Brad glitters as Achilles; Eric Bana is convincingly noble as Hector. Yet it’s had nowhere near the success of […]

Youth Editor ANDREA MUIR discovers how New Media Artist in Residence GAVIN LOCKHART is bringing conceptual art to the young people of Merkinch

KENNY MATHIESON hears about a new direction for the fusion music of guitarist PETE OXLEY as he brings his band to the Highlands

The Lemon Tree, Aberdeen, on tour June 2004