Friday 11th April 2008
In this week's email: The Loch Ness Monster - Holidaymaker's Film, Scottish Recipe: Cock A Leekie Soup, Weir's Way, Scottish Kickboxing World Champion, The Edge of the Land, Scotland's Oldest Tennis Champion, Ballater's Victorian Railway Carriage, Moray Cashmere's Royal Connections, The Loch Ness Monster - The White Witch.
Welcome to this week's Scotland on TV newsletter. One of the great things about working on Scotland on TV is the opportunity we get to delve into the stv (Scottish Television) archive. This week, Richard was despatched to see what more was in the library about the Loch Ness Monster. His first hunt for Nessie footage was really productive and those films are all found here - and today we're adding two more to the collection. Also from the stv archive is another episode from the ever-popular Weir's Way. This programme sees the late Tom Weir visit the Roman village of Cramond in Edinburgh to discover more about its past. More details of this and the rest of this week's new videos can be found below.
Happy viewing!
The Loch Ness Monster - Archive News Footage
From the stv News Archive: Back in 1992, one glorious sunny day, a Scot (who wanted to remain anonymous) was filming at Urquhart Castle on the banks of Loch Ness. He captured a large moving object in the water, close to the banks. It was too large to be a seal, it had white markings of some sort and was making a definite wake. The footage left marine experts intrigued. What do you think?
Scottish Recipe: Cock-A-Leekie Soup
Another tasty recipe from Anne Mulhern of Glasgow's Willow Tearooms this week - delicious Cock-A-Leekie soup. It's so simple to make, especially using Anne's video guide and our written recipe.
And if you'd like to know more about the Rennie Mackintosh Willow Tearooms, just click here
Weir's Way
Tom Weir dons his iconic bobble hat to visit the Roman village of Cramond in Edinburgh. The village is situated on the East side of the River Almond, where it creates a natural harbour.
Cramond was founded in 1656, and spent a brief period in the late 18th and 19th centuries as an industrial village. Excavations have revealed that the village has a Roman past. A fort was built at the mouth of the River Almond, and a medieval parish church was built within the fort. This then went on to give the village the name Caer Amon, meaning "Fort on the Almond." Many coins, weapons and other Roman artifacts have been excavated from the site. Tom also visits the Huntley House Museum, on the Royal Mile, Edinburgh, and speaks to Nick Holmes about items which date back over 500 years.
Scottish Kickboxing World Champion
A young Fraserburgh mum has had the biggest win of her career. 25 year-old Adele Steinbach has become Britain's first World Kickboxing Network (WKN) champion.
Adele, who is already the British and European champion, defeated the favourite, belt-holder Coralie Fourel of France, on points. Adele is a single mum, who only took up the sport five years ago, and who juggles family and training with work at her local fish factory. Adele went into the fight as the underdog but as her nickname, 'Stinger' suggests, she knows how to pack a punch! Her next challenge might be in the Caribbean in June where she has been invited to compete in the world low-kick title fight.
The Edge of the Land
A classic episode from the stv archive which offers spectacular aerial views of Scotland.
In this episode, the journey begins at the Isle of May, at the mouth of the Firth of Forth. It continues over Kirkcaldy, Kinghorn, the island of Inchkeith and Burntisland.
It then loops back to reveal more aerial views, this time covering Granton in Edinburgh, Portobello and then on to Berwick upon Tweed.
Scotland's Oldest Tennis World Champion
Scottish pensioner George Stewart from Scone, Perthshire is visited by Gerry McCulloch from stv's five thirty show. At the age of 88, George is certainly not a man to settle for a comfy chair, pipe and slippers. He is Scotland's oldest tennis World Champion. George and his partner Gerry Ells beat the favourites in the doubles final of the over-85s Super-Seniors World Championships in New Zealand, retaining the title they won the previous year in Turkey. 88 years old and still going strong, George challenges Gerry to a tennis game. Watch the video to see how they get on…
Victorian Railway Carriage Opened in Ballater
The Duke and Duchess of Rothesay (Prince Charles and Camilla) stepped back in time on Royal Deeside when they visited Ballater Station to officially open an authentic reproduction of Queen Victoria's saloon carriage. Painstakingly hand-crafted to mirror the original housed in York, the life size replica was commissioned on the suggestion of Prince Charles. It is 100 years since a Victorian carriage last graced Royal Deeside. Now that this is complete, it will form part of the permanent exhibition at the tourist information centre, giving the public a chance to see the splendour in which Queen Victoria once travelled. (stv News covered the carriage's arrival in Ballater, late last year. You can view the video here)
Moray Cashmere Given Royal Approval
Charles and Camilla, Duke and Duchess of Rothesay, have also given the royal seal of approval to textile firm Johnstons of Elgin, in Moray. The company is one of the world's leading textile and cashmere producers and has recently built a new £1.5 million heritage centre and shop alongside the existing retail and mill buildings.
Of particular interest to Charles and Camilla were the new Castle of Mey Tweeds being woven by the company. They are designed to enhance a special range of textiles as well as food from the far north.
Loch Ness Monster - Archive News Footage
From the stv news archive: 2003. On Friday 13th, the most superstitious day of the year, white witch, Kevin Carlyon was forced to return to the shores of Loch Ness to undo a spell he cast two years previously to protect Nessie from Swedish monster hunters trying to trap her. He feared that the original spell he cast had worked too well, making Nessie disappear altogether. Local bookmakers were so convinced of the success of the new spell working they slashed the odds of a sighting from 1000-1 to just 10-1.
Friday 11 April 2008
Scotland on TV Weekly News
Friday 4th April 2008
In this week's email: Scottish Chef Tom Kitchin in New York, Scottish Recipe: Potato Scones, A View From: Sangobeg Bay, The Dragon Awakes: stv news in China, Ayr's Gaiety Theatre, China Calling: stv news in China, Deeside Mineral Water, Design Detectives at the Mackintosh Church.
This is Scotland Week - when many things Scottish hit New York. If you're in reach of the Big Apple and want a bit of the tartan action, then you can find out more here. On the other hand, if you, like us, are far away then get a taste of it by watching the video of Scottish chef, Tom Kitchin. Tom's in New York to demonstrate Scottish cooking and the wealth of Scottish produce.And we should also say welcome to the first Scotland on TV newsletter in Scottish summertime. The clocks went forward last weekend, so it is, we're told, officially summertime, despite snow showers being forecast for much of Scotland this weekend. But whatever the weather, no matter where you are in the world, we trust you'll enjoy this week's selection of new videos.
Happy viewing!
Scottish Cuisine in New York City
Award-winning Edinburgh chef Tom Kitchin has been invited to New York for Scotland Week, to give the city a real taste of Scotland. With various television appearances and cookery demonstrations planned, including one for an audience in Bloomingdales department store, Tom is welcoming the opportunity to promote Scotland's culinary achievements, as well as the country as a top destination. He said, "Many people have this misconception of Scottish food, like fried food... We want people to understand we've got the best shellfish in the world, the best meat in the world and some of the best restaurants in Britain now."
Scottish Recipe: Potato Scones
Another tasty recipe from Anne Mulhern of Glasgow's Willow Tearooms this week. A full Scottish Breakfast just wouldn't be complete without 'tattie scones'. They couldn't be simpler to make and require just three ingredients and one pan. As ever, the written recipe can be found here and the how-to video here. And if you'd like to know more about the Rennie Mackintosh Willow Tearooms, just click here.
A view from: Sangobeg Bay, Sutherland
There are many beautiful sights to take in as you head west along the twisting roads of Scotland's rugged north and Sangobeg Bay, situated just east of the village of Durness, is one of Sutherland's scenic gems. Used to bearing up against northerly winds and the swell of the Pentland Firth, the silver sands were glistening on this peaceful afternoon. Sunshine and sea aside, the geology of this region is of interest too, as some of the oldest rocks in the world are on show, dating back three thousand million years. At the start of this view on the sands, the much-studied Moine Thrust Fault is visible - a vertical band of red granite and quartz strata sloping north into the sea. When the weather is this good and you have a beach to yourself, why be anywhere else in the world?
The Dragon Awakes: A Chinese take on Scottish tradition (Report 3)
At Shanghai Silport Golf Club there is no shortage of wealthy members. An emerging middle class with more money to spend is good news for business. Angus Council has forged a partnership between there and Carnoustie Championship Golf Links. At Shanghai Silport they take the relationship seriously even sporting a specially designed Chinese Scottish tartan created by a Forfar firm. The partnership between these golf courses is the culmination of ten years work by Angus Council.
And at Glencadam Distillery in Brechin, like the rest of the Scottish whisky industry, they are experiencing something of a boom fuelled by growing demand from overseas particularly China and India. The big players in the whisky industry have long had a presence in China but now smaller firms like Glencadam owners Angus Dundee Distillers are looking east too. They have launched Parkers a blended whisky which they hope will rival other better known brands.
Ayr's Gaiety Theatre
Ayr's Gaiety Theatre has been a centre of all things cultural in Ayrshire for 106 years, with acoustics and an atmosphere loved by performers and audiences alike. But its future now hangs in the balance as the local Council is faced with a £4 million bill to upgrade the building. The Gaiety - the only theatre of its kind left in mainland Britain - has a listed Rococo interior, deemed no longer fit for purpose, so its doors will close at the end of this month whilst a survey is carried out to assess its future as an arts venue. stv spoke to Deputy Leader of South Ayrshire Council, Margaret Toner, for more details and gathered reaction from theatre critics and performers alike on what they feel may be yet another major blow for Scottish theatre heritage.
China Calling: Scottish students strengthen links (Report 4)
Scottish students have arrived in China as part of a government initiative to forge closer links with the country. Students from universities in Glasgow, Edinburgh and Aberdeen will spend three weeks immersing themselves in the China experience in the hope they will be better equipped to work in a global economy.
Deeside Mineral Water
Whatever it is, there's certainly something in the water in Deeside. Since a local woman in 1760 is said to have been cured of a skin disease by drinking and bathing in water from the Pannanich Wells, people have flocked to the area to reap the health benefits. Now scientific evidence has emerged to back up these claims. Researchers at a University in Slovenia have discovered that Deeside Mineral Water may dramatically reduce the rate at which cancer cells develop. stv visited the water bottling plant near Ballater in Royal Deeside to find out more.
Design Detectives at the Mackintosh Church
The Charles Rennie Mackintosh Church at Queens Cross in Maryhill, Glasgow has recently undergone a £1 million restoration project. The Charles Rennie Mackintosh Society, which is based within the church, is now running its first ever schools' programme within the church. Primary and secondary schools are being invited to the new visitor centre for practical art workshops, talks and tours. For further information on the Charles Rennie Mackintosh Church, visit our page or the Charles Rennie Mackintosh Society's website.
In this week's email: Scottish Chef Tom Kitchin in New York, Scottish Recipe: Potato Scones, A View From: Sangobeg Bay, The Dragon Awakes: stv news in China, Ayr's Gaiety Theatre, China Calling: stv news in China, Deeside Mineral Water, Design Detectives at the Mackintosh Church.
This is Scotland Week - when many things Scottish hit New York. If you're in reach of the Big Apple and want a bit of the tartan action, then you can find out more here. On the other hand, if you, like us, are far away then get a taste of it by watching the video of Scottish chef, Tom Kitchin. Tom's in New York to demonstrate Scottish cooking and the wealth of Scottish produce.And we should also say welcome to the first Scotland on TV newsletter in Scottish summertime. The clocks went forward last weekend, so it is, we're told, officially summertime, despite snow showers being forecast for much of Scotland this weekend. But whatever the weather, no matter where you are in the world, we trust you'll enjoy this week's selection of new videos.
Happy viewing!
Scottish Cuisine in New York City
Award-winning Edinburgh chef Tom Kitchin has been invited to New York for Scotland Week, to give the city a real taste of Scotland. With various television appearances and cookery demonstrations planned, including one for an audience in Bloomingdales department store, Tom is welcoming the opportunity to promote Scotland's culinary achievements, as well as the country as a top destination. He said, "Many people have this misconception of Scottish food, like fried food... We want people to understand we've got the best shellfish in the world, the best meat in the world and some of the best restaurants in Britain now."
Scottish Recipe: Potato Scones
Another tasty recipe from Anne Mulhern of Glasgow's Willow Tearooms this week. A full Scottish Breakfast just wouldn't be complete without 'tattie scones'. They couldn't be simpler to make and require just three ingredients and one pan. As ever, the written recipe can be found here and the how-to video here. And if you'd like to know more about the Rennie Mackintosh Willow Tearooms, just click here.
A view from: Sangobeg Bay, Sutherland
There are many beautiful sights to take in as you head west along the twisting roads of Scotland's rugged north and Sangobeg Bay, situated just east of the village of Durness, is one of Sutherland's scenic gems. Used to bearing up against northerly winds and the swell of the Pentland Firth, the silver sands were glistening on this peaceful afternoon. Sunshine and sea aside, the geology of this region is of interest too, as some of the oldest rocks in the world are on show, dating back three thousand million years. At the start of this view on the sands, the much-studied Moine Thrust Fault is visible - a vertical band of red granite and quartz strata sloping north into the sea. When the weather is this good and you have a beach to yourself, why be anywhere else in the world?
The Dragon Awakes: A Chinese take on Scottish tradition (Report 3)
At Shanghai Silport Golf Club there is no shortage of wealthy members. An emerging middle class with more money to spend is good news for business. Angus Council has forged a partnership between there and Carnoustie Championship Golf Links. At Shanghai Silport they take the relationship seriously even sporting a specially designed Chinese Scottish tartan created by a Forfar firm. The partnership between these golf courses is the culmination of ten years work by Angus Council.
And at Glencadam Distillery in Brechin, like the rest of the Scottish whisky industry, they are experiencing something of a boom fuelled by growing demand from overseas particularly China and India. The big players in the whisky industry have long had a presence in China but now smaller firms like Glencadam owners Angus Dundee Distillers are looking east too. They have launched Parkers a blended whisky which they hope will rival other better known brands.
Ayr's Gaiety Theatre
Ayr's Gaiety Theatre has been a centre of all things cultural in Ayrshire for 106 years, with acoustics and an atmosphere loved by performers and audiences alike. But its future now hangs in the balance as the local Council is faced with a £4 million bill to upgrade the building. The Gaiety - the only theatre of its kind left in mainland Britain - has a listed Rococo interior, deemed no longer fit for purpose, so its doors will close at the end of this month whilst a survey is carried out to assess its future as an arts venue. stv spoke to Deputy Leader of South Ayrshire Council, Margaret Toner, for more details and gathered reaction from theatre critics and performers alike on what they feel may be yet another major blow for Scottish theatre heritage.
China Calling: Scottish students strengthen links (Report 4)
Scottish students have arrived in China as part of a government initiative to forge closer links with the country. Students from universities in Glasgow, Edinburgh and Aberdeen will spend three weeks immersing themselves in the China experience in the hope they will be better equipped to work in a global economy.
Deeside Mineral Water
Whatever it is, there's certainly something in the water in Deeside. Since a local woman in 1760 is said to have been cured of a skin disease by drinking and bathing in water from the Pannanich Wells, people have flocked to the area to reap the health benefits. Now scientific evidence has emerged to back up these claims. Researchers at a University in Slovenia have discovered that Deeside Mineral Water may dramatically reduce the rate at which cancer cells develop. stv visited the water bottling plant near Ballater in Royal Deeside to find out more.
Design Detectives at the Mackintosh Church
The Charles Rennie Mackintosh Church at Queens Cross in Maryhill, Glasgow has recently undergone a £1 million restoration project. The Charles Rennie Mackintosh Society, which is based within the church, is now running its first ever schools' programme within the church. Primary and secondary schools are being invited to the new visitor centre for practical art workshops, talks and tours. For further information on the Charles Rennie Mackintosh Church, visit our page or the Charles Rennie Mackintosh Society's website.
Scotland on TV Weekly News
Friday 28th March 2008
In this week's email: Carbisdale Castle Piping and Drumming, Family History at Glasgow's Mitchell Library, Enter The Dragon: Scottish Growth in China, Castles of Scotland - Caerlaverock Castle, Taming The Dragon, Dog Rescue Trainees - Glencoe, Scottish Tunes played on the Bagpipes, Politics Now.
Greetings from Glasgow on a somewhat damp and chillly day here! But let no more be said about that - on with this week's content!There's something of a Chinese theme this week. stv reporter, Cheryl Paul, has just returned from an amazing trip to China, where she was able to see how several Scottish companies are taking advantage of new opportunities there. Cheryl's series of short films in which she followed a Scottish trade delegation to China are being screened this week on stv. They are a fascinating insight into the way contemporary Scotland is reaching out globally and we thought Scotland on TV's audience would be interested in them too. We have two of Cheryl's films this week and there will be more next week.And, of course, details of all the new videos (apart from the daily news bulletins) are listed here to make it easier for you to find them! Happy viewing!
Carbisdale Castle Piping and Drumming Course
After years of exporting the pipes and drums all over the world, Scotland's home-grown bagpipers have been recently losing out in competition to overseas rivals. The country's top pipers feel it is time to get back to basics and concentrate on instructing the younger generations in order to regain the world crown. The College of Piping in Glasgow and the Ross and Cromarty Pipes and Drums School have joined forces to deliver a week-long piping and drumming Easter course at Carbisdale Castle, in Sutherland. The event is considered to be the biggest of its kind and expected to become a must on the Scottish piping calendar.
Family History at Glasgow's Mitchell Library - Part 6
In the final episode of this series Dr. Irene O'Brien, senior archivist at the Mitchell Library, reveals more examples of the Glasgow Poor Law Archives held at the Library. She unveils two very different and intriguing stories and highlights all the useful information included in the applications. Notes revealing personal details such as nicknames, health history, family relatives, places of origin and even drawings made by the Poor Law authorities, help exemplify the unique and valuable information found in these archives. Finally, Irene explains how to search for any ancestors that may have applied for poor relief in Glasgow. The Mitchell has a database for Glasgow Poor Law that contains the names of over 500,000 poor relief applicants from the 1850's to 1920's. The database makes it much easier for family historians to locate their Poor Law ancestors and can be accessed by anyone visiting the library. Otherwise, the staff at the Mitchell Library can also organise for copies of the Poor Law applications upon request.
Enter The Dragon: Scottish Growth in China (Report 1)
As the spotlight on China intensifies in the run up to the Beijing Olympics, economic development chiefs say Scottish businesses cannot afford to ignore the country's increasing wealth. China has seen huge growth in recent years and Scottish firms have been quick to get a slice of the action. The area that Shanghai stands on was marshland as little as 15 years ago. The city's phenomenal growth demonstrates its rising economic might and that is something economic development chiefs say Scottish businesses simply cannot afford to ignore.
Castles of Scotland - Caerlaverock Castle
Caerlaverock Castle, stands guard over the Solway Firth, close to the border between Scotland and England. It is surrounded by a deep moat and acres of marshy willow woods, also known in Scotland as a "Moss". Shaped like a shield, the Castle has 3 sides to it with a tower at each corner. One of the towers, however, is a double tower and is so high, long and wide it encompasses the draw bridge leading into the castle under it.
Taming The Dragon: The story of one Scottish success (Report 2)
Jiaxing, to the south west of Shanghai, has always been prosperous, but opening up to the outside world in recent years has seen development soar. Kirriemuir firm J & D Wilkie took the brave step of setting up a factory in Jiaxing - a move born out of necessity. In China, the firm employs 30 staff and with a quarter of the costs of the UK, they are hoping to double production.
Dog Rescue Trainees - Glencoe
The Search and Rescue Dog Association (SARDA) held its annual assessment 3-day course at Glencoe. Trainee recruits looking to join Search and Rescue Dog teams across Scotland were put through their paces. This included a flight in a Royal Navy Sea-King Helicopter.SARDA has been training dogs to search and locate people for mountain rescue teams for over 40 years. This year, all the dogs on the course passed with flying colours, taking the number of canine rescue teams to 25.
3 Traditional Scottish Tunes Played on the Bagpipes
Louise Marshall Millington plays Tail Toddle, Scotland the Brave and The Atholl Highlanders on the bagpipes, at the Storytelling Centre in Edinburgh. Louise has been playing the bagpipes for over 25 years, and is devoted to promoting piping within Scotland. Her family, has travelled worldwide, providing entertainment and promoting Scotland's national instrument for over 50 years. For further information about Louise Marshall Millington, click here.
Politics Now
Thursday 27th March 2008 . Michael Crow and the Politics Now team examine the debate over Scotland's constitutional future. Michael is joined by Colin Fox, the Leader of the Scottish Socalist Party, in advance of his party's annual conference.David Martin MEP (Scottish Labour), Christine Grahame MSP (SNP, South of Scotland) and Bill Greig (Political Commentator) also join the Politics Now team, and discuss what else is making waves in Scottish Politics this week.
In this week's email: Carbisdale Castle Piping and Drumming, Family History at Glasgow's Mitchell Library, Enter The Dragon: Scottish Growth in China, Castles of Scotland - Caerlaverock Castle, Taming The Dragon, Dog Rescue Trainees - Glencoe, Scottish Tunes played on the Bagpipes, Politics Now.
Greetings from Glasgow on a somewhat damp and chillly day here! But let no more be said about that - on with this week's content!There's something of a Chinese theme this week. stv reporter, Cheryl Paul, has just returned from an amazing trip to China, where she was able to see how several Scottish companies are taking advantage of new opportunities there. Cheryl's series of short films in which she followed a Scottish trade delegation to China are being screened this week on stv. They are a fascinating insight into the way contemporary Scotland is reaching out globally and we thought Scotland on TV's audience would be interested in them too. We have two of Cheryl's films this week and there will be more next week.And, of course, details of all the new videos (apart from the daily news bulletins) are listed here to make it easier for you to find them! Happy viewing!
Carbisdale Castle Piping and Drumming Course
After years of exporting the pipes and drums all over the world, Scotland's home-grown bagpipers have been recently losing out in competition to overseas rivals. The country's top pipers feel it is time to get back to basics and concentrate on instructing the younger generations in order to regain the world crown. The College of Piping in Glasgow and the Ross and Cromarty Pipes and Drums School have joined forces to deliver a week-long piping and drumming Easter course at Carbisdale Castle, in Sutherland. The event is considered to be the biggest of its kind and expected to become a must on the Scottish piping calendar.
Family History at Glasgow's Mitchell Library - Part 6
In the final episode of this series Dr. Irene O'Brien, senior archivist at the Mitchell Library, reveals more examples of the Glasgow Poor Law Archives held at the Library. She unveils two very different and intriguing stories and highlights all the useful information included in the applications. Notes revealing personal details such as nicknames, health history, family relatives, places of origin and even drawings made by the Poor Law authorities, help exemplify the unique and valuable information found in these archives. Finally, Irene explains how to search for any ancestors that may have applied for poor relief in Glasgow. The Mitchell has a database for Glasgow Poor Law that contains the names of over 500,000 poor relief applicants from the 1850's to 1920's. The database makes it much easier for family historians to locate their Poor Law ancestors and can be accessed by anyone visiting the library. Otherwise, the staff at the Mitchell Library can also organise for copies of the Poor Law applications upon request.
Enter The Dragon: Scottish Growth in China (Report 1)
As the spotlight on China intensifies in the run up to the Beijing Olympics, economic development chiefs say Scottish businesses cannot afford to ignore the country's increasing wealth. China has seen huge growth in recent years and Scottish firms have been quick to get a slice of the action. The area that Shanghai stands on was marshland as little as 15 years ago. The city's phenomenal growth demonstrates its rising economic might and that is something economic development chiefs say Scottish businesses simply cannot afford to ignore.
Castles of Scotland - Caerlaverock Castle
Caerlaverock Castle, stands guard over the Solway Firth, close to the border between Scotland and England. It is surrounded by a deep moat and acres of marshy willow woods, also known in Scotland as a "Moss". Shaped like a shield, the Castle has 3 sides to it with a tower at each corner. One of the towers, however, is a double tower and is so high, long and wide it encompasses the draw bridge leading into the castle under it.
Taming The Dragon: The story of one Scottish success (Report 2)
Jiaxing, to the south west of Shanghai, has always been prosperous, but opening up to the outside world in recent years has seen development soar. Kirriemuir firm J & D Wilkie took the brave step of setting up a factory in Jiaxing - a move born out of necessity. In China, the firm employs 30 staff and with a quarter of the costs of the UK, they are hoping to double production.
Dog Rescue Trainees - Glencoe
The Search and Rescue Dog Association (SARDA) held its annual assessment 3-day course at Glencoe. Trainee recruits looking to join Search and Rescue Dog teams across Scotland were put through their paces. This included a flight in a Royal Navy Sea-King Helicopter.SARDA has been training dogs to search and locate people for mountain rescue teams for over 40 years. This year, all the dogs on the course passed with flying colours, taking the number of canine rescue teams to 25.
3 Traditional Scottish Tunes Played on the Bagpipes
Louise Marshall Millington plays Tail Toddle, Scotland the Brave and The Atholl Highlanders on the bagpipes, at the Storytelling Centre in Edinburgh. Louise has been playing the bagpipes for over 25 years, and is devoted to promoting piping within Scotland. Her family, has travelled worldwide, providing entertainment and promoting Scotland's national instrument for over 50 years. For further information about Louise Marshall Millington, click here.
Politics Now
Thursday 27th March 2008 . Michael Crow and the Politics Now team examine the debate over Scotland's constitutional future. Michael is joined by Colin Fox, the Leader of the Scottish Socalist Party, in advance of his party's annual conference.David Martin MEP (Scottish Labour), Christine Grahame MSP (SNP, South of Scotland) and Bill Greig (Political Commentator) also join the Politics Now team, and discuss what else is making waves in Scottish Politics this week.
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