July 2006

Upcoming event in August: Brian Cox/David Ashton - posted on Monday, July 31 2006
Monday, 21 August 2006: SHADOW OF THE SERPENT author David Ashton will be in conversation with leading Scottish actor Brian Cox – renowned for his role as Inspector McLevy in the BBC Radio 4 series, also written by David. A rare chance to quiz the author and the actor behind this great Edinburgh detective, whose own writings almost certainly influenced the young Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. The event will be chaired by Professor Willie Maley, Glasgow University and takes place at 7:00 PM in the Freemasons Hall, 96 George Street, Edinburgh EH2 3DH. Tickets (£5.00) are available from Ottakar's Bookstore, Cameron Toll Shopping Centre, Tel. 0131 666 1866 or email cameron.toll@ottakars.co.uk

Brian Cox celebrates his 60th birthday and renews his wedding vows - posted on Monday, July 3 2006
"Brian took time off from his busy theatre schedule to celebrate his birthday in style with a bash at Birkhill Castle, overlooking the Tay. The romantic ceremony made it a double celebration for the actor and his wife, German actress Nicole Ansari." - view complete article at thecourier.co.uk or the similar article at sundaymail.co.uk

New painting of Brian Cox to be unveiled - posted on Saturday, July 1 2006
"Brian Cox is set to unveil a new painting of himself at the Scottish National Portrait Gallery. The painting of the Braveheart and X-Men 2 actor by contemporary Scottish artist Iain Clark will be revealed on Monday." - from news.scotsman.com FOLLOW-UP: "The portrait is extraordinary. It is my face with my father’s eyes" - view complete article at theherald.co.uk