On Sunday December 28 1879, during a violent winter storm, the train to Dundee was crossing over the River Tay when a huge section of the bridge collapsed, taking with it 59 souls. It was a disaster beyond anybody’s imagination.
Physical theatre exponent Magdalena Schamberger draws on three decades of experience in Curious Shoes.
Rezillos frontwoman Fay Fife heads up a spectacular mixed-media gig next week.
Despite having driven past The Old Manor Hotel, Lundin Links, many times over the years, I had never eaten there. I confess to having been a little put off by the modern banqueting suite, partly obscuring the roadside view of the traditional gray stone manor house, and the signage referencing the hotel’s wedding and conference trade.
Hipsway are set to return to Fat Sams on Thursday.
Of all the dubious causes raising hackles over the hot Easter holiday, perhaps the climate protesters, mainly in London but also popping up in Edinburgh, were the least obviously obnoxious.
Alt-rockers The Wedding Present make a long-awaited Dundee return on Thursday. The veteran noiseniks are playing Beat Generator as part of a series of gigs to mark the 30th anniversary of their 1989 sophomore album Bizarro — with frontman David Gedge braced for the unexpected.
Fife legends The Skids are warming up for Courier Country gigs with a big Glasgow show.
It's going to be a busy stage at Perth Theatre for Hue And Cry's show on Tuesday.
Legendary bands and upcoming talents are heading for this year's Doune the Rabbit Hole event.