Blazing Saddles: From the seaside to the Deeside
“That is some of the best kilometres I’ve ever cycled, anywhere”.
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Eight-armed wonder
It’s those eyes, the large intelligent eyes that are so striking, a piercing concentration that made me wonder whether this octopus was pondering a dilemma; should I stay still and rely on my camouflage for concealment, or perhaps better to make a dash for deeper water?
RockTalk: Your guide to gigs in Courier Country July 13 to July 20
*** One of the year's most laid-back festivals returns to Perthshire this weekend. A host of bands are heading to the shores of Lake of Mentieth for the ever-popular Doune the Rabbit Hole event, which includes headline sets from crustie veterans The Levellers, ambient house pioneers The Orb, German industrial legends Atari Teenage Riot and Northamptonshire-based psych rockers Temples, who'll be playing their only UK date this summer. Starting tonight, Friday July 13, with performances from the likes of Glasgow-based multi-instrumentalist Richard Youngs and rapper/writer Akala, the three-day event has built a reputation as a family-friendly gathering since its debut near Doune in 2010. The eclectic extravaganza features performances across three stages, and over the years it's welcomed the likes of Scottish indie legends The Vaselines, BMX Bandits and The Pastels, as well as Mercury Prize nominees Polar Bear. Among the big names who're taking part this weekend are Big Country, The Beat featuring Ranking Roger, Aidan Moffat and RM Hubbert, We Were Promised Jetpacks, Peatbog Faeries, Carla Easton, Broken Records, This Is The Kit and Dreadzone. For fans of dance music, the likes of Sarra Wild, Letitia Pleiades, Fierce Collective, Sofay and Junkyard Dog will be playing DJ sets across the weekend. In a major coup for Doune the Rabbit Hole, Hope Street and Beautiful Day hit-makers The Levellers will be playing their only Scottish date at Cardross Estate as part of their 30th anniversary tour, with the appearance by Atari Teenage Riot nothing less than a UK exclusive for the boutique event ahead of the release of the band's sixth album. Festival director Jamie Murray reckons the bumper bill reflects the very best of Scotland's independent/DIY music scene — combined with some of the hottest acts from overseas. "The line-up features everything from punk to reggae, ska, industrial/hardcore techno, hip hop, singer songwriters, indie folk and Scottish traditional sounds," he says. "I'm overjoyed that we have Levellers playing their only Scottish date at DTRH. They were an act we'd dreamed of hosting when we started the festival almost ten years ago, so it's something of a coup for us. "Atari Teenage Riot are coming all the way from Berlin for their only UK date too, and as always we’ve got a number of surprises planned. Not to mention a number of young, innovative artists making huge waves like Frankie Cosmos, Elephant Sessions and Soccer96." Weekend tickets are £95, with day tickets £30/£45/£40 respectively. There's reduced prices for youths, with free admission for children aged 12 or under.
Holiday at home – when home is South Queensferry
Rock Talk: your guide to Courier Country gigs from May 11 to May 18
Rising Scots rockers The Ninth Wave head up a strong bill at Dundee's Church tonight.
Spoilt for choice with the fine wines of the Fairest Cape
As a travel writer I’ve been lucky enough to get out to all of the world’s great wine destinations and while I love the likes of France, Australia and New Zealand, for me South Africa stands head and cork shoulders above all the others for wine touring.
Dancing to a different beat – a very different beat
If ballet is about order and the quest for perfection, with simple story lines brought to life through the highest reaches of the human body's technical skill, contemporary dance is its wild cousin.
RockTalk: The best gigs in Courier Country from June 15-22
*** Festival season kicks into gear next weekend with this year's Solas event in Perthshire.
Magic lights in the dark back garden
I have created a little bit of magic. It came out about when I needed some light in the darkness in the back garden.
RockTalk: Your guide to gigs in Courier Country from August 24 to August 31
One of punk's greatest icons is set to host a Q&A session in Dundee ahead of playing in the city. Public Image Limited and Sex Pistols legend John Lydon will talk about his incredible life in a one-off appearance at Whitehall Theatre, where he'll hold court from 10pm on Thursday.