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Daily Record
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Historic stately home in West Lothian provides splendid backdrop for Boiler Room session
Armand van Helden and Ewan McVicar delighted thousands of revellers at Hopetoun House Thousands of dance music fans descended on a stately home in West Lothian at the weekend for a two-day event. The grand looking 325-year-old Hopetoun House near the village of Newton provided an incredible stage backdrop for the occasion. Looking in the opposite direction, beyond the greenery the Queensferry Crossing dominated the skyline. Hopetoun House is owned by a charity trust but the south wing remains the family home of the 4th Marquess of Linlithgow. The Hopetoun House Sessions is a new series of outdoor summer shows by the Scottish events company, EE Live, who also organise the Terminal V festival. On Saturday, the headline act was Australian house and techno producer Fisher who thrilled the crowds. Comments on social media during the day confirmed that the music wasn't confined to the site, with many over the water in Fife being able to hear the party in full swing quite clearly. The weather remained fair for the crowds who attended over the two days with showers contained to Sunday morning, and the sun was out ensuring the site was dry again before the gates opened for the afternoon. There was an even bigger crowd on the Sunday with broadcaster and promoter Boiler Room taking over the stage for the day. It was a prevalently youngish crowd who queued patiently at the gates to access the site where the usual, quite pricey, festival-type bars and eateries. The Boiler Room stage set-up allows the crowd to get up really close and rub shoulders with the DJs as they perform. Top of the bill was legendary house music veteran and speed garage pioneer Armand van Helden, the former Grammy Award nominee from Boston rolled out a set laden with classics including his own remixed versions of Sneaker Pimps' Spin Spin Sugar and Tori Amos's Professional Widow, which went to number 1 in the UK Singles Chart. He also delivered Bonkers, his collaboration with Dizzee Rascal from 2009, and the following year's Barbra Streisand track which he released as half of duo Duck Sauce with Canadian DJ/producer A-Trak, it hit number 3 in the UK. His set delighted the euphoric dancing crowd further as lasers and searing flames lit up the West Lothian sky. Prior to Armand van Helden's appearance, Scotland's own Ewan McVicar had upped the tempo a bit in preparation for the Bostonian's arrival and there was a maturity about the set he delivered, which didn't include his 2021 debut single, Tell me Something Good. Earlier in the day an international line-up featuring; Swatt Team, Messie, Saint Ludo, Notion, and a back-to-back set featuring Oppidan and Todd Edwards had kept the receptive crowd moving. The event rounded off at 10.30pm but with no on-site parking facility at the venue and revellers relying on being picked up, taking a taxi, or hopping on the Happy Bus, it would be a few hours before the majority made it home, with many departing on foot for lengthy walks to pre-determined pick-up points elsewhere. However, they happily wandered off into the relative darkness following a great day dancing in surroundings of splendour.
STV News
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- STV News
Scot raising funds for new video game after ‘GTA Paisley' viral success
A Renfrewshire man is seeking funds to develop a new video game after going viral on social media with a showcase of his Grand Theft Auto (GTA)-like project based on Paisley. Richard Gellatly has turned to the crowdfunding platform Kickstarter for his latest venture after the response to his last video 'exploded' on social media. Originally posted by his partner on TikTok, it gathered almost 400,000 views on the platform. 'The amount of people showing interest in making this happen made the choice obvious,' explained the 34-year-old graphic designer from Paisley. 'With this idea being quite a varied and dense one, it would take many years to make without funding, and with funding it would take many less.' Bovine Richard wants to make sure his project is as authentic and as detailed as possible. Bovine, Richard's professional pseudonym, is looking to crowdfund £12,000 that would enable him to spend more time working on the game and properly delve into things like developing the game's code, characters and story. The Crystal Garden is to be a mystery game that players progress through via puzzles and character interactions. The latest trailer shows the streets of Paisley shrouded in darkness on a wet night, with the game's description teasing a touch of the supernatural. While the Crystal Garden represents Bovine's maiden video game project, he hopes to rely on his rich experience in graphic design, with work for large music festivals such as TRNSMT and Terminal V on his resume. And although he admits that 'the internet liking your idea poses dangers of inflating one's ego beyond reality', he is trying to stay humble and realistic about his latest project. Bovine The latest trailer shows the streets of Paisley shrouded in darkness on a wet night, with the game's description teasing a touch of the supernatural. He added: 'I'm confident I can make something engaging that'll look good and resonate with people who know the area.' 'The player should feel relaxed and not like they are experiencing a modernity overdose – it'll be quite cosy and allow you to go at whatever pace you like.' Bovine hopes the campaign's success will allow him to make a game enjoyed by many, one that could turn into a 'series of Paisley games'. But he says a potential lack of funding won't stop him either. 'I'll keep working on it, but just at a slower rate, and it will not be the same end product,' he said. 'But I enjoy working on it far too much to just stop, regardless of it being funded or not.' Get all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country
Scottish Sun
23-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Underage yobs without tickets leap fences to gatecrash Scottish music festival
Videos posted online showed the extent of the chaos UNDER RAVERS Underage yobs without tickets leap fences to gatecrash Scottish music festival A CONTROVERSIAL techno festival was overrun by underage youths who brazenly scaled fences to gain entry without tickets. The two-day electronic music rave, Terminal V, took place over the weekend at the Royal Highland Centre in Ingliston. 6 Clips of young people storming the festival have gone viral on social media Credit: TikTok 6 Mobs of youth were able to gain entry to Terminal V by jumping the fence Credit: TikTok 6 Videos posted later show kids on the shoulders of adults Credit: TikTok The event is strictly ticketed and for over-18s only, with single-day passes costing £79.95 each. However, several videos circulating on social media show dozens of audacious individuals breaching security barriers while a lone security guard looks on. In one clip, several youths are seen toppling a metal barrier and climbing over gates to access the venue without paying. In another video, a large group can be seen running across a field adjacent to the site near the capital's airport. Other footage captures boys and girls squeezing through a gap in the fencing as other festivalgoers film their actions on mobile phones. Organisers initially stated they were aware of "organised groups of fence jumpers" attempting to gain unauthorised entry, which they claimed had been "swiftly addressed." However, subsequent videos show young males, believed to be between the ages of 12 and 14, being carried on the shoulders of revellers during festival performances. Another short clip features two young boys dancing alongside adults in an outdoor area. Paying attendees spend nearly £150 for a weekend ticket to the popular techno event. The festival's licence was approved by council officials in March 2025, despite concerns raised over "noise and drug use". DJ Hannah Laing at BCM Magaluf Historically, arrests and drug-related incidents have occurred at the event, with Police Scotland making 21 arrests across the festival's two editions last year. In a previous incident, a teenage dance enthusiast tragically died during a Halloween edition of the festival in 2022. Police Scotland confirmed they had been alerted to issues involving fence jumpers and stated that "further engagement" would be undertaken ahead of future events. 6 Kids were spotted at the strictly over 18 event Credit: TikTok 6 Police Scotland said they were aware of the incident Credit: TikTok 6 Brazen youths were videoed at the controversial rave Credit: TikTok Superintendent Sam Ainslie said: 'We were made aware of issues relating to people gaining entry to the site without tickets at points on the perimeter fence. Measures were put in place with the venue, event organisers, and stewards to address these issues, and further engagement will take place ahead of future events.' Terminal V have been approached for further comment.
Yahoo
22-04-2025
- Yahoo
Brazen West Lothian customer slams door on driver after dodging £62 takeaway payment
A West Lothian Indian takeaway has hit out after a customer dodged payment by closing the door on the delivery driver and not returning. The brazen custom allegedly placed a £62 order from Curry Club in Broxburn on Sunday, April 20. Issuing an appeal on social media, the venue claim they received no cash and are appealing for information from locals. The incident has been reported to police. READ MORE: Moment brazen Edinburgh youths without tickets leap fence at Terminal V festival READ MORE: Edinburgh city bypass 'incident' triggers massive queues and rush hour delays The furious team at Curry Club said: "Alert!!! Someone ordered food for £62. "But customer shut the door on driver and never returned for the payment. Reported to police, police crime investigation will start on Wednesday. "We need payment before Wednesday or we will reveal the full address in Uphall as well as the phone of the person here. "Just make the payment and we will close this before Wednesday. Please like and share." Many people were quick to share their thoughts on the bold act. One person commented: "Shocking. Really poor to do this as you guys are so generous... no need." Sign up for Edinburgh Live newsletters for more headlines straight to your inbox A second customer added: "Block the address from future orders man, you guys don't deserve that." "From now on, please don't hand over food until payment is given. That's honestly disgusting behaviour", a third said. Police Scotland have been approached for comment.
Yahoo
22-04-2025
- Yahoo
Convicted killer Luke Mitchell's parole hearing pushed back after legal team request extra time
The parole hearing of convicted killer Luke Mitchell has been pushed back after his legal team asked for extra time to prepare - despite having over a year to do so. The 'official' Luke Mitchell Campaign confirmed on 'X' the hearing has been delayed at the request of Mitchell's representatives, sparking anger and frustration from those connected to the case, reports the Daily Record. The now 36-year-old was jailed for life in 2005 for the brutal murder of his 14-year-old girlfriend Jodi Jones in Dalkeith, but has always denied any involvement in her death. He was ordered to serve a minimum of 20 years in prison. READ MORE: Moment brazen Edinburgh youths without tickets leap fence at Terminal V festival READ MORE: 'I started an Edinburgh group to make friends and am gobsmacked at the result' A source close to the Jones family told the Daily Record: 'It's hard to believe that his legal team still aren't ready after all this time. 'For us, it just prolongs the agony. Every time a date is set and then changed, it brings everything back. But we're confident he won't be released and he shouldn't be.' Mitchell's supporters believe that he has little chance of parole unless he admits guilt- something he has disputed since the day of his arrest. One insider said: 'Luke won't say he did something he maintains he didn't do. But without that admission, it's hard to see the Parole Board letting him out.' Recently, Mitchell won the right to challenge a previous decision by the Parole Board and his legal team continue to claim that fresh evidence could clear his name. A new date for the rescheduled hearing has yet to be confirmed. After being found guilty of the murder of his 14-year-old girlfriend, the then 16-year-old Mitchell was sentenced to life in prison. The High Court of Edinburgh found him guilty of murdering his girlfriend in 2003. Jodi's lifeless body was found mutilated in the woods near her home. Jodi had failed to return home on the evening of June 30th, 2003, and Mitchell was the one who found her body and claimed his dog had led him there while out searching for her. The police described the murder as the most ruthless and gruesome in the history of Scotland, making it a high-profile case with significant media attention. Following a 10-month police investigation, Mitchell was charged with the murder. The prosecutor relied on evidence from Mitchell's brother, a passer-by, Jodi's family members and evidence collected by the police during Mitchell's interrogation. However, his legal team would later challenge the legality of the interrogation evidence during his appeals, claiming the 14-year-old was collected without the presence of a lawyer in contravention of the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR). The accused lodged defences of alibi and incrimination, arguing that he was at home preparing dinner when his girlfriend was murdered. His mother corroborated his alibi, but the prosecutor challenged it based on his brother's statement, which revealed that the brother was at home watching pornography, something he wouldn't do if there were anyone else at home. Mitchell, who has always maintained his innocence, has made several Scottish appeals but failed to overturn his conviction. The first appeal was lodged in 2008 at the Court of Appeal in Edinburgh, but was refused. In 2011, his legal team filed a second appeal at the Court of Criminal Appeal in Edinburgh, seeking to reduce the minimum term of his life sentence. The court rejected the argument that the 20-year minimum term ought to be reduced on the grounds that he was only 14 years old when he committed the crime. A three-judge bench heard the appeal, and the majority held that the 20-year minimum should remain, given the nature of the crime. The dissenting judge agreed that the minimum years for parole eligibility should have been reduced to 15 years. In 2022, Michael's legal team handed in a petition signed by more than 25,000 people calling for an independent inquiry into the police investigation of Mitchell's case, which they claim was flawed. The team collected 120 items of evidence that they alleged were never forensically tested. The petition came after a 2021 documentary entitled 'Murder in a Small Town' by Channel 5, which raised questions about the conviction and pointed to the possibility of a miscarriage of justice. He became eligible for parole in 2024. However, the Parole Board for Scotland rejected his first bid for freedom, stating that the board could not adequately assess risk. The decision to deny him parole was also influenced by a psychiatric report that labelled him a sexual risk to women. Join Edinburgh Live's Whatsapp Community hereand get the latest news sent straight to your messages.
