Channel 4 has commissioned a new series from 14th Floor through the broadcaster’s Diverse Indie Fund. The four-part series will follow Alan Cumming as he embarks on a trip of a lifetime on board the Royal Scotsman, the iconic train that takes guests on one of the world’s greatest rail journeys. In each episode viewers will […]
Scotland’s third spaceport is set to be built in the far north of the nation in the Hebrides after Scottish ministers confirmed they would not oppose the plans. The proposed Spaceport 1 project on Scolpaig Farm in North Uist is expected to host its first launch in late 2024 or early 2025. Other launch sites […]
The SPFL today has signed multi-year extensions to its broadcast agreements with the BBC and Infront, its international TV rights agency. The new deals follow extensive tender processes, which attracted multiple bids for the SPFL’s rights. The BBC Scotland agreement, which was due to expire in summer 2025, has been extended to summer 2029, in […]
BT Group has marked a key milestone in the development of its new state-of-the-art home in Dundee, with a traditional ‘topping out’ ceremony as construction reached its highest point. Delegates gathered at the top of the five-storey site to commemorate the completion of the building’s rooftop. The new multi-million pound contact centre, which once complete […]
Scotland’s SaxaVord Spaceport has secured funding to the tune of £139 million (€159.6m) to complete site development and prepare for multiple rocket launch missions. The cash comes in the form of a bond issue, and was reported to the UK parliament at a meeting on May 17th. The extra cash comes on top of £28 […]
Compact Pictures, the Glasgow-based emerging TV and film indie founded by John McKay (Life on Mars) has optioned The Pharmacist for development. Written by Scots-Egyptian novelist Rachelle Atalla, The Pharmacist is her acclaimed debut novel, chosen as a Sunday Times Book of the Week and nominated for the Scottish National Book Award. Laura McBride from […]
Orbex says that construction has begun at Sutherland Spaceport (formerly known as Space Hub Sutherland) in Scotland, making this the first vertical launch spaceport to be built on the UK mainland. Located on the North coast of Scotland, the spaceport will be the ‘home’ spaceport of Forres-based rocket and launch services company, Orbex, which will […]
As filming commences in Scotland for the reimagining of ‘Rebus’, Viaplay’s first UK drama commission, further cast members have been announced to star alongside Richard Rankin (‘Outlander’; ‘The Last Kingdom’; ‘Trust Me’). The six-part series is based on the iconic character John Rebus from Sir Ian Rankin’s bestselling novels. Produced by Eleventh Hour Films, written […]
BT has secured a multi-million pound contract worth up to £350 million over the next six years to become the sole provider to deliver public sector connectivity across Scotland. The Scottish Wide Area Network (SWAN) contract, which has been awarded by NHS National Services Scotland (NSS) on behalf of the Scottish Government, will accelerate the […]
UK-based Orbex Express Launch has unexpectedly lost its CEO. Chris Larmour has resigned, according to the company, so that the business can rise to the “next level”. Larmour, who has led the business since it was founded in 2015, was leaving to allow a focus on new goals, said Orbex. Orbex said it is preparing […]