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Alan Cumming returns OBE after ‘opening eyes’ to ‘toxic’ British Empire

The actor received the award in 2009 for his ‘activism for equal rights for the gay and lesbian community’

Evening Standard · Jan 27, 2023

Alan Cumming gives back OBE over 'toxicity' in the British Empire

The X-Men actor announced on Friday morning that he has returned the award following conversations about the 'toxicity' in the British Empire.

Daily Record · Jan 27, 2023

Scottish actor Alan Cumming hands back OBE after 'toxic' British Empire conversation

The actor, from Aberfeldy, has handed back the prestigious award he received 14 years ago, after a discussion about the "toxic" British Empire "opened his eyes" to new information.

Edinburgh Live · Jan 27, 2023

The week in TV: The Last of Us; Maternal; The Traitors US; Break Point

A zombie apocalypse video game inspires a TV masterpiece; Maternal is like a medical The Split; The Traitors US comes from the same castle but isn’t quite the real deal; and the makers of Drive to Survive take up tennis

The Guardian - UK · Jan 22, 2023

Edinburgh's Bross Bagels hosts Burns supper with special guests

The much loved restaurant will be hosting their very own Burns supper whilst paying tribute to one of Scotland's most famous actors who had designed a bagel for the occasion.

Edinburgh Live · Jan 19, 2023

The Traitors US called out for 'awful stereotype' of Scottish 'Groundskeeper Willie'

“HOW can we really hammer home that this show is set in Scotland?”

The National (Scotland) · Jan 18, 2023

Viewers brand The Traitors US 'borderline unwatchable' after reality show drops on BBC iPlayer

People have pointed out some major differences between the American and UK versions of the show - and not everyone is happy

Chronicle Live · Jan 15, 2023

The Traitors US viewers say one thing is missing from the show as they compare to UK version

The UK version of the Traitors, hosted by Claudia Winkleman, was a hit and now the BBC have secured the rights to show the US version hosted by the one and only Scottish legend, Alan Cumming.

Edinburgh Live · Jan 14, 2023

Alan Cumming shares behind the scenes clips from The Traitors US as series lands on BBC iPlayer

The X-Men actor posted a series of photos to Instagram, enjoying the remote scenery of Ardross Castle.

Daily Record · Jan 13, 2023

The Traitors US - Meet the contestants of new BBC series and find out how to watch

The Traitors US series will see 20 American contestants swept off to a remote Scottish castle for the ultimate murder mystery reality show which lands on BBC iplayer

Daily Mirror · Jan 13, 2023