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My week in 5 pictures: Go behind the scenes as The Stamping Ground sets off on Scotland-wide tour

If you like Runrig, you're going to love this musical.

The Stamping Ground will start its tour at Eden Court. Image: Eden Court
The Stamping Ground will start its tour at Eden Court. Image: Eden Court

The Stamping Ground, featuring the hits of Runrig, went down a treat when it premiered in front of audiences at Eden Court last year.

Ali Watt, who plays leading man Euan, took us behind the scenes as the musical prepares to tour across the country.

Annie Grace and Robert Grose singing Worker for the Wind in musical rehearsal. Image: Ali Watt

Our week begins with a music rehearsal. The musicians in the company are absolutely fantastic, so it’s always a total blast.

Acting rehearsals take place at the National Theatre of Scotland’s Rockvilla rehearsal rooms in Glasgow. Image: Ali Watt

Acting rehearsals begin on Monday. First up is a readthrough, tables laden with all the kit we need to get us through the days ahead.

Skye is performed with turf spades and tarasgeirs held high. Image: Ali Watt

After the readthrough, things are quickly put on their feet. Here, the cast rehearses our opening number, the legendary Skye.

One of the real privileges of being a part of this show is getting to watch the other performers do their thing. Image: Ali Watt

As the week goes on, we add further layers of detail and staging to the scenes. Here, Annie Grace, Jenny Hulse and Caitlin Forbes are performing Maymorning. When they go into close harmony, it’ll stand you still.

A lunchtime visit to Parveen’s Canteen at Civic House. Image: Ali Watt

As our rehearsals draw to a close, we decide to treat ourselves. It’s a lovely way to wrap things off as we pack up scripts, props and instruments and get ready to head up the road to Inverness.

The Stamping Ground will be in Inverness until May 13 and Aberdeen between June 7 and 10. For more information, head to www.rawmaterialarts.com/stamping-ground.

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