River City

Director Cora Bissett and writer-performer Charlene Boyd have created the Fringe show June Carter Cash: The Woman, Her Music and Me. Picture: Jess Hardwick

The Fringe show that emerged from child-minding and celebrates a country queen

Grant Stott and Andy Gray worked together on stage for more than 20 years. Picture: Catherine Cameron

Grant Stott on the new Fringe comedy-drama inspired by Andy Gray

The 10 television programmes Outlander star Sam Heughan has acted in

Alison O'Donnell and Ashley Jensen on the set of the new series of Shetland. Picture: Mark Mainz

Shetland: First look at Ashley Jensen on set as new cast members are revealed

Some of the television programmes you might not know have been filmed in Scotland.

11 television shows you didn't know were filmed in Scotland

The Shore, Leith Pic: William Blair

Leith’s Shore was original setting for River City reveals show’s creator

Star of the King’s Panto Jordan Young, with the help of his unofficial coaches Grant Stott and Allan Stewart and fellow runners launch Capital Theatres’ latest fundraising initiative for the King’s

Panto star Jordan set to double King's fund-raising effort with first Marathon

Sanjeev Kohli has called for comedy to be treated as seriously as drama. Picture: BAFTA Scotland

Sanjeev Kohli: Comedy needs to be treated much more seriously

Edinburgh's Grant Stott as Sam Spiller as Batman in River City

River City star brings smile to tribute episode dedicated to Andy Gray

The Edinburgh King's cast of Sleeping Beauty (left to right) Nicola Meehan, Clare Gray, Grant Stott, Allan Stewart, Jordan Young, Sia Dauda

The Edinburgh King's panto cast tell tales from their dressing rooms

Susan Boyle with the cast of River City. Picture: Alan Peebles

Susan Boyle to get starring role in River City - as herself

Grant Stott as Sam Spiller in River City

Panto star Grant will watch River City debut through his fingers

Grant Stott and Andy Gray became close friends thanks to annual appearances in panto and at the Fringe in Edinburgh.

Grant Stott: My new River City role is keeping me close to Andy Gray

Erin Armstrong who plays LENA and Lena's cousin, Margaret Zavaroni in Greenock today.

Lena the play - The life of Lena Zavaroni as seen by her father

Grant Stott as Sam Spiller in River City

Revealed, look who Grant Stott will be playing in River City

Kathryn Howden and Frank Gilhooley as Maggie and John

Kathryn Howden reveals Monday’s explosive episode of River City left her shocked

Actor and LGBTQ+ equality campaigner David Paisley has announced his decision to leave Scotland “for his own safety” after online abuse and threats started to “spill over” into his private life.

Scottish actor David Paisley to leave Scotland ‘for his own safety’

Grant Stott and Andy Gray made their Fringe debut together in 2013 in the show Kiss Me Honey, Honey, by Philip Meeks. Pic Ian Rutherford

Grant Stott says he owes his acting career to his partnership with Andy Gray

Kathryn Howden back home in Edinburgh for a day

River City star recalls real life ‘soap opera’ of growing up in rough Pennywell

River City - Montego Street, Shieldinch

River City beats Emmerdale, Corrie and EastEnders hands down - Liam Rudden

Jimmy Chisholm as Sonny Caplan in River City

River City star Jimmy tells builders to take the high road

Liam Rudden enjoys a pint, people watching outside the Theatre Royal, Edinburgh

Which bars and restaurants did you miss during lockdown? – Liam Rudden

Grant Stott has joined the cast of Scottish soap River City. Picture: Craig Stephen

Grant Stott joins cast of BBC's River City

Joanna Cherry, who has initiated legal action against an actor due to alleged defamation.

Joanna Cherry 'takes legal action' against actor in 'disproportionate' move

Andy Gray in Edinburgh when he appeared in The Hypochondriak at the Lyceum in 2000

Obituary: Andy Gray, Scots actor who became panto legend

Andy Gray entertained thousands every year starring in the King's Theatre pantomime in Edinburgh.

Tributes to Andy Gray after legendary Scottish actor and comedy star passes away

Many people will know of Andy Gray from his role as Pete Galloway in River City (Credit: Capital Theatres Facebook)

These were Andy Gray's most memorable acting roles as he dies aged 61

Allan Stewart as Fairy May and Andy Gray as Buttons in Cinderella

Readers react to the shock passing of beloved entertainer Andy Gray

BBC Scotland confirmed the death of the 60-year-old star of City Lights, Naked Video and River City.

A look back on the glittering career of Andy Gray in photos

Carron resident Brian Cowan starred as Murray Crozier in River City. Picture: BBC/Alan Peebles.

Tributes to Carron actor who died aged 58

Rising Scottish screen star Silvie Furneaux, who plays Morgan, the daughter of detective inspector Annika Strandhed, on location on location in Helensburgh. Picture: Graeme Hunter

More essential than ever for film productions to keep shooting – Brian Ferguson

Outlander is one of the contenders for the new BAFTA Scotland Audience Award. Picture: Sony/Starz

BAFTA Scotland: Guilt, The Nest, Outlander and Frankie Boyle in the running

Gayle Telfer-Stevens, who plays Caitlin McLean, and Stephen Purdon, who plays Bob O'Hara, celebrate the re-start of filming today.

River City: Filming resumes after five months

The cast of Still Game. Pic: Alan Peebles

Scotland's 20 greatest TV shows revealed

Roëves’ agent announced the news of his death in a statement on 15 July

Doctor Who and EastEnders star Maurice Roëves has died at age 83

Scottish actor Maurice Roëves was 83.

Scottish actor Maurice Roëves dies aged 83

Broadcaster ITV has said it will suspend two of its biggest soaps from Monday. Picture: Paul Ellis\Getty

Filming on ITV's Coronation Street and Emmerdale to be suspended

The soap is filmed months in advance.

Coronavirus UK: Filming on BBC dramas including EastEnders and Doctors suspended

The view from BBC Scotland's offices in Pacific Quay, Glasgow, is looking bright

Why BBC Scotland channel could become a major success – Brian Ferguson

MacRae has charisma and talent to burn, plus that exceptional singing voice

Comedy review: Leah MacRae – My Big, Fat, Fabulous Diary, Beacon Arts Centre, Gr...

Actor Tam Dean Burn.

Tam Dean Burn Royal Mile stabbing: Everything we know so far

Tam Dean Burn.

Outlander actor Tam Dean Burn stabbed in Edinburgh ‘because of TV role’
AN actor who was stabbed in a broad daylight blade attack on the Royal Mile may have been targeted because he plays an on-screen gangster, friends last night cl...

Tam Dean Burn. Picture: Donald Macleod/TSPL

Actor Tam Dean Burn ‘fine’ after Royal Mile stabbing

Actor Tam Dean Burn.

Actor Tam Dean Burn stabbed in broad daylight on Royal Mile in Edinburgh

Murrayfield hosted Hearts v SC Braga. Pic: Neil Hanna

Aidan Smith: Hearts and Celtic could be a much-needed cup classic

Grant Stott and Andy Gray were due to perform together at this year's Edinburgh Fringe. Picture: TSPL

Fringe show cancelled as star Andy Gray struck down with illness

Sanjeev Kohli in the Barras, Glasgow. Kohli plays Navid in BBC's Still Game, Ramesh Majhu in the radio sitcom Fags, Mags and Bags and AJ Jandhu in the BBC Scotland soap, River City

Interview: Sanjeev Kohli

Leith is set to take centre stage with its own TV drama, which will also explore the behind the scenes world of Scottish politics Picture; Robert Michael Wilson.

House of Cards meets River City in Leith TV drama

Grant Stott and Andy Gray built a strong reputation in panto, then took the plunge with their own show at the Fringe. They are back this year with 'Double Feature'.

Grant Stott: Let down by Steve Coogan and Jack Dee, but I love this crazy festiv...

Sanjeev Kohli: Still game for Scottish TV

Scotland's Hamish Watson. Picture: SNS

Hamish Watson ready to sock it to Australia in first start

Sanjeev Kohli of The Grand Gestures. Picture: Robert Perry

Gig review: The Grand Gestures, Glasgow

Molly and Bob OHara, aka Una McLean and Tom Urie. Picture: BBC

River City wins award for '˜harrowing' episode featuring eating disorder

Maryam Hamidi, second left with members of the cast of River City, has struggled to find non-ethnically typecast work. Picture: Alan Peebles

River City star urges more ethnic minority roles

Brad Pitt in World War Z, which was partially filmed in Glasgow with hundreds of extras taking part

How to become a TV and film extra in Scotland

STV's High Living was Scotland's first attempt at the soap opera

Scottish TV soaps through the decades

The Scotsman Top Stories

Scotland has failed to meet its latest target for reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, the latest official figures show. Picture: John Giles/PA Wire

Fail: Scotland misses climate target

Pro-independence protesters with Scottish Saltire flags (top) march for Scottish independence. Picture: Andy Buchanan/AFP via Getty Images

Yousaf: Growing popular support for Yes the only way to Scottish independence

Nadine Dorries. Picture: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images

SNP MP cleared of bullying Nadine Dorries