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Finlay McKillop on 99 To Beat. — Finlay McKillop has been eliminated from 99 To Beat. Image: ITV1

Dundee actor ‘controversially’ leaves ITV show 99 To Beat after breaking the rules

Finlay McKillop is also in the lead role of a musical now showing at Perth Theatre.

By Stephen Eighteen

Cast of Doubt: A Parable. Image: Dundee Rep

Why Doubt: A Parable at Dundee Rep will keep you on the edge of your seat till the very end

What did our theatre reviewer David Pollock make of the latest production at the Dundee Rep?

By David Pollock

Image shows: rock music fans at Bonfest in Kirriemuir.

Which ‘heavy metal heroes’ are heading to Kirriemuir for this year’s Bonfest?

A heady mix of rock and metal tribute acts, up and coming bands and international heavy metal groups makes Kirriemuir's annual tribute to Bon Scott a must for fans of the AC/DC rocker.

By Andrew Welsh

Harry Doy was an extra in Monty Python and the Holy Grail - and hung out with the cast at Doune Castle during filming in 1975

New film marks Doune Castle’s iconic role in Monty Python and the Holy Grail as cult comedy turns 50

Monty Python and the Holy Grail was released in April 1975 and is still revered as comedy gold. Many scenes were shot at Doune Castle in Stirlingshire - and The One Show has made a short film to celebrate.

By Gayle Ritchie

Image shows: Artist Sanna Dyker standing outside Dens Park in Dundee. She is holding her illustration of the Dundee FC stadium. Sanna is smiling at the camera, has long blonde hair and is wearing jeans, a striped Breton-style t-shirt and a chucky knit brown cardigan.

Dundee artist found love with Dens Park drawing – now she’s capturing other iconic stadiums

After creating a portrait of Dundee FC's home ground for a gift, Sanna Dyker's prints have been in high demand.

By Nora McElhone 3

Danni Menzies: 11 interesting facts about Perthshire TV presenter

The 36-year-old grew up on the Mains of Taymouth country estate in Kenmore.

By Ellidh Aitken

Joanna Bowman in rehearsals for Doubt at Dundee Rep. Image: Supplied.

5 questions on ‘Doubt’ as Dundee Rep director Joanna returns to the city of her student days

Joanna Bowman has gone from a regular patron of Dundee Rep to a director at her beloved theatre.

By Rebecca Baird

The Clown and the Wolfman from Restless Natives arrive at Perth Theatre for the musical adaptation. Image: Supplied.

Bruce Watson recalls when ‘stars aligned’ for Big Country as cult film soundtrack makes its way to Perth stage

The Restless Natives soundtrack was Big Country's unofficial third album. Now that the film has been adapted into a musical, Bruce and others look back on the classic film.

By David Pollock