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Edinburgh Reporter
23-04-2025
- Sport
- Edinburgh Reporter
Flyers legend Brown touches down in Kirkaldy
Fife Flyers' legend Danny Brown has arrived in Kirkcaldy ahead of celebrations to mark the 40th anniversary of the team's 1985 British championship victory. The Canadian will be reunited with fellow imports Ron Plumb and Dave Stoyanovich, and all the British players, at a live show at Rothes Halls, Glenrothes, on Friday, May 2. The night that promises to be packed with memories and stories of a season that defined the sport in the Kingdom for a generation and more. The show will tell the story of the season, from a training camp Aviemore to triumph at Wembley, and feature video footage which hasn't been seen for many years. The players will be on stage with hosts Ali McLaren and Joe Rowbotham to talk about their successes and the impact they had on the community. The event is part of a weekend of celebrations which will also include the launch of an exhibition of memorabilia at Kirkcaldy Galleries. Artefacts donated by players and fans as well photographs and programmes from 1985 are included and the exhibition tells the story of the club's role in the community against the backdrop of the miners' strike., Brown said: 'It is great to come back and celebrate our championship win and also meet all our friends. It was such a special time and also special for the community.' The remaining tickets to the show are on sale at the theatre box office and online at and Brown added: 'We fed off the community and how they reacted.' The 1984-85 season saw Flyers finish runners-up in the Heineken Premier League and the Bluecol Cup before triumphing in the championship final against old rivals Murrayfield Racers. They also doubled attendances at Fife Ice Arena, playing to full houses as a result of a huge drive to re-ignite the sport in the community. Many fans queued for hours to get in even when the BBC broadcast games live on Grandstand with an afternoon face-off. FLASHBACK: Brown, Plumb and Stoyanovich Like this: Like Related
Euronews
03-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Euronews
Scottish painter Jack Vettriano dies in France at 73
Jack Vettriano, an artist best known for his 1992 work 'The Singing Butler' has been found dead at his flat in the southern French city of Nice. His publicist has confirmed that the Scotsman's body was discovered on Saturday. British media reported there were no suspicious circumstances surrounding his death. Born Jack Hoggan, Vettriano left school at 15 to pursue a career as a mining engineer, but his artistic journey began when a girlfriend gifted him a set of watercolours for his 21st birthday. Famed for his self-taught artistry, Vettriano found inspiration in the works displayed at Kirkcaldy Galleries, particularly the paintings of Samuel Peploe and William McTaggart – studying these pieces so intently that he worried he might raise suspicions among the gallery staff. The pivotal moment of his art career came in 1998, when he submitted two paintings to the Royal Scottish Academy's annual show. Both of them sold on the first day, propelling him to pursue art full-time. Vettriano's work resonated worldwide, with exhibitions in cities including Edinburgh, London, and New York. His iconic work 'The Singing Butler' fetched £744,800 (€902,000) at auction in 2004, a record for a Scottish painting at the time. His art found homes with notable names, including Jack Nicholson, Sir Alex Ferguson, and Robbie Coltrane. In 2005, elusive street artist Banksy even based a satirical painting titled 'Crude Oil (Vettriano),' on 'The Singing Butler,' adding a sinking oil liner and two figures lugging a barrel of toxic waste to the composition to send an environmental message. 'Jack Vettriano's passing marks the end of an era for contemporary Scottish art,' his publicist said in a statement. 'His evocative and timeless works will continue to captivate and inspire future generations.'
Telegraph
03-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Telegraph
Artist Jack Vettriano dies aged 73
Artist Jack Vettriano has been found dead in his flat in France, his publicist has announced. The body of the 73-year-old painter was found in the flat in Nice on Saturday. It is understood there are no suspicious circumstances surrounding his death. Born Jack Hogan, in Methil, Fife, Vettriano left school at 15 to become a mining engineer but took up painting after a girlfriend gave him a box of watercolours for his 21st birthday. The self-taught artist drew inspiration from works at Kirkcaldy Galleries, studying paintings from artists such as Samuel Peploe and William McTaggart so intently that he feared arousing the suspicions of gallery staff. His breakthrough came in 1998 when he submitted two paintings to the Royal Scottish Academy's annual show and both sold on the first day, inspiring him to become a full-time artist. His works garnered international acclaim, leading to exhibitions in cities such as Edinburgh, London, Hong Kong, Johannesburg and New York. His 1992 painting The Singing Butler is among his most famed works and shows an elegant couple dancing on a storm-swept beach accompanied by their butler and maid, becoming a best-selling image in Britain. Among those to have acquired Vettriano paintings are Jack Nicholson, Sir Alex Ferguson, Sir Tim Rice and Robbie Coltrane. His publicist said in a statement: 'Jack Vettriano's passing marks the end of an era for contemporary Scottish art. 'His evocative and timeless works will continue to captivate and inspire future generations.'
Yahoo
03-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Artist Jack Vettriano dies aged 73
Artist Jack Vettriano has been found dead in his flat in France, his publicist has announced. The body of the 73-year-old painter was found in the flat in Nice on Saturday. It is understood there are no suspicious circumstances surrounding his death. Born Jack Hogan, in Methil, Fife, Vettriano left school at 15 to become a mining engineer but took up painting after a girlfriend gave him a box of watercolours for his 21st birthday. The self-taught artist drew inspiration from works at Kirkcaldy Galleries, studying paintings from artists such as Samuel Peploe and William McTaggart so intently that he feared arousing the suspicions of gallery staff. His breakthrough came in 1998 when he submitted two paintings to the Royal Scottish Academy's annual show and both sold on the first day, inspiring him to become a full-time artist. His works garnered international acclaim, leading to exhibitions in cities such as Edinburgh, London, Hong Kong, Johannesburg and New York. His 1992 painting The Singing Butler is among his most famed works and shows an elegant couple dancing on a storm-swept beach accompanied by their butler and maid, becoming a best-selling image in Britain. Among those to have acquired Vettriano paintings are Jack Nicholson, Sir Alex Ferguson, Sir Tim Rice and Robbie Coltrane. His publicist said in a statement: 'Jack Vettriano's passing marks the end of an era for contemporary Scottish art. 'His evocative and timeless works will continue to captivate and inspire future generations.' More follows... Broaden your horizons with award-winning British journalism. Try The Telegraph free for 1 month with unlimited access to our award-winning website, exclusive app, money-saving offers and more.
The Independent
03-03-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Artist Jack Vettriano dies in France aged 73
Scottish artist Jack Vettriano has been found dead in his flat in France. The body of the 73-year-old painter, born Jack Hogan, in Methil, Fife, was found in the flat in Nice on Saturday, his publicist said. It is understood there are no suspicious circumstances surrounding his death. Vettriano left school at 15 to become a mining engineer but took up painting after a girlfriend gave him a box of watercolours for his 21st birthday. The self-taught artist drew inspiration from works at Kirkcaldy Galleries, studying paintings from artists such as Samuel Peploe and William McTaggart so intently that he feared arousing the suspicions of gallery staff. His breakthrough came in 1998 when he submitted two paintings to the Royal Scottish Academy's annual show and both sold on the first day, inspiring him to become a full-time artist. His works garnered international acclaim, leading to exhibitions in cities such as Edinburgh, London, Hong Kong, Johannesburg and New York. His 1992 painting the The Singing Butler is among his most famed work and shows an elegant couple dancing on a storm-swept beach accompanied by their butler and maid, becoming a best-selling image in Britain. Among those to have acquired Vettriano paintings are Jack Nicholson, Sir Alex Ferguson, Sir Tim Rice and Robbie Coltrane. His publicist said in a statement: 'Jack Vettriano's passing marks the end of an era for contemporary Scottish art. 'His evocative and timeless works will continue to captivate and inspire future generations.'
