Talk of the Town: Don't worry, the Boyz will be back

BOYZONE fans across the city can breathe a sigh of relief – the band's Scottish shows will go on, despite recent rumours of a possible split.

The concert promoters have confirmed that the upcoming Scottish gigs will go ahead.

The band will play at Hopetoun House in South Queensferry on August 6.

Thousands are expected to attend the concert to see Keith, Mikey, Ronan and Shane entertain their fans with songs from their new album and old favourites.

Ronan Keating said: "All is good in the Boyzone camp and we're really looking forward to the summer shows in Scotland. Our Scottish fans always give us a great reception."

If your name's not down, you're not coming in

FORMER MSPs – and there are a lot more of them since last month's Scottish Parliament elections – are still allowed passes to get into the Holyrood building. But much to their disappointment it is not a case of "access all areas". The ex-members can relax over coffee in the garden lobby, but their passes do not allow them into their old stamping ground of the MSP block, where the current members have their offices.

Rankin cops to mistakes

WITH his most famous character being possessed of a singularly clear mind it might be easy to think that writer Ian Rankin is also a man not prone to mistakes.

But it seems the Edinburgh writer is just like the rest of us, and he's even shared some of his latest blunders online.

Taking to Twitter, he admitted his editor had sent back the manuscript for his latest novel with a few highlighted errors.

"Mistakes spotted by editor include: Verdi's 4 Seasons; guy whose name keeps changing; and a cop who recognises a car he's never seen before."

Buyer in for a tree-t

THE property market might not be at its best just now, but a 1.1 million Victorian mansion for sale in West Calder is likely to attract more than its fair share of bidders.

It's not just the spacious Limefield House, restored by owner Ian Sibbald, that will excite bidders, or even the fact that it was once the home of famous scientist James Young, who perfected the process of distilling paraffin from coal. Rather it is a special tree, planted by Dr David Livingstone in the grounds of the house, that makes it such a unique find.

The sycamore tree is still visited by local children and interested historians – which perhaps makes it a little less appealing.