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The Big Man is becoming a new myth!

Hello,

A visitor to The Lab yesterday pointed this out to us, which we all found hilarious in an exciting way: Big Man as an Avatar Idol?

Hope you're all well. There are exciting developments in the Big Man's office, we will tell all soon...

Indira
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Added by Indira (Company Manager) on February 24, 2010 at 4:26pm — No Comments

Help Us Choose The Best Photos from Featured Albums

Hello! 2009 may have passed, but it's not the end for Big Man, oh no! We have just reached 3,000 photos on the Big Man website! Thank you for all your enthusiasm! We'd like to pull together the best photos, and we'd like to know which are the best in your opinion... I have made small albums for each of the places Big Man has visited, check them out here (or check the "Featured Albums" page:… Continue

Added by Indira (Company Manager) on January 20, 2010 at 12:28pm — No Comments

i need help,please

is there any way any how someone told me something about jazz instrumental with bagpipes which was in the background of Big Man od the 1st of January in Edinburgh?:-) Continue

Added by Danica Radojevic on January 14, 2010 at 11:26pm — 1 Comment

Photos!

Hello, There are some brilliant photos on flickr. Click here or copy and paste the following link: http://www.flickr.com/search/?w=all&q=big+man+walking&m=text#page=0 Continue

Added by Indira (Company Manager) on January 13, 2010 at 2:04pm — No Comments

Big Man Wishes Us A Happy 2010

Hello, 1st January was a fantastic day - cold, but beautiful, with a clear sky. We really couldn't have asked for better for Big Man's outing. Big Man Walking was a part of the Edinburgh Hogmanay events organised by Unique Events who dubbed him "New Man Walking" - Big Man Walking into the New Year - and he attracted thousands more than we expected. He was also given a 4 star review in the Scotsman from Joyce Macmillan and a huge double spread photo! Once aga… Continue

Added by Indira (Company Manager) on January 4, 2010 at 11:30am — No Comments

Big Man Warms Up His Muscles in Preparation for January 1st

Hello! I hope you had a wonderful Christmas... This is just a quick wee reminder that Big Man will be Walking in Edinburgh on the 1st January to bring in the New Year. I'm sure you're all aware of this by now, but... he'll be starting off behind Holyrood Palace and will then walk up the Royal Mile to finish off at the Tron where he will watch "Firelight - Carabosse". We hope to see you there! Happy New Year - may 2010 be full of wonderful things, Indira and the… Continue

Added by Indira (Company Manager) on December 30, 2009 at 11:27am — No Comments

Happy Christmas

Happy Christmas and all the very best for the new year Continue

Added by Barbara Mortimer on December 17, 2009 at 10:00pm — 3 Comments

Have a Cool Yule!

One of the best things to happen in Rothesay this year was the visit of The Big Man Walking. It really brought the community together. The walk through the Skeoch Woods with the watchers in the evening made for a great build up to the Big Man's awakening the next day. (I have added the photo of my sons with the Big Guy as my profile pic.) Our wee one often asks when he'll be coming here again. Just to let you all know I'm delighted for you to have received such a terrific response to the stories… Continue

Added by LAURA Zavaroni on December 17, 2009 at 9:18pm — No Comments

can the information on the company be expanded to include all the puppeteers and others who have mad…

can the information on the company be expanded to include all the puppeteers and others who have made the visits of the big man to our communities so enjoyable and successful be good to know a bit about them Continue

Added by alistair farquhar on November 24, 2009 at 8:48pm — 1 Comment

Big Man Walking - January 1st 2010, Edinburgh

Click here to see the Edinburgh Hogmanay website page for Big Man Walking in Edinburgh on January 1st 2010. We hope to see you there! Continue

Added by Indira (Company Manager) on November 23, 2009 at 5:57pm — 1 Comment

Big Man will be walking the Royal Mile, Edinburgh, New Years Day 2010

We all knew it wasn't over for Big Man Walking, oh no. But, what a better way to make a come back than by welcoming in the New Year on Edinburgh's Royal Mile? Yes, you read right! In the evening of the first day in 2010 Big Man will Walk up the Royal Mile!! As one of the Big Man's humble puppeteers I think I am most excited about showing him my own city, and the city in which he was made. And I think the people of Edinburgh will be excited to see him too! I just hope he doesn't get too tired… Continue

Added by Rachael Macintyre on November 19, 2009 at 11:22am — 1 Comment

Another chance to hear.... on Inverclyde FM Online

Hear again.. the vox pops from Big Man Walking in Inverclyde, plus the Port Glasgow High School's entertainment to the Big Man. Comments from Symon and Catriona plus much more. Starting at 10 am on Sunday 15 th November.. log in to our stream at www.inverclydefm.com Continue

Added by Inverclyde FM Online on November 14, 2009 at 10:59am — No Comments

Big Man Music

We absolutely loved the music which accompanied the big man walking. Is it available to buy or download anywhere ? Continue

Added by laura harmes on November 10, 2009 at 6:54pm — 1 Comment

Big Man Walked

What an amazing few months it has been, and it's unbelieveable that here we are, 10th of November, and the last Big Man Walk has happened... (for now...) It really has been an amazing experience. Each community we visited had such individual ideas and ways of welcoming the Big Man - what a wonderful response! Thank you! As I'm sure you're aware, Big Man was on The Hour last week. On the… Continue

Added by Indira (Company Manager) on November 10, 2009 at 5:33pm — No Comments

Big Man Poems and Stories in Inverclyde Libraries!

Children aged 8-12 years old came to the libraries to write stories and poems, inspired by the Big Man’s visit. They talked about the mythology surrounding the Big Man, and tried to imagine his history, his reasons for returning, and his perceptions of Inverclyde. The results are the wonderful poems and stories below. Amy read hers to the Big Man on Friday in Port Glasgow: Big Man By Amy Begg, aged 9 Brilliant Interesting Giant Magical Always helpful Never nasty Waterproof Anci… Continue

Added by Rebecca McKellar on November 10, 2009 at 4:57pm — No Comments

Inverclyde FM Online salutes the Big Man... Tuesday 10th Nov from 6pm

Tonight on Inverclyde FM Online we will be featuring some of the vox pops from Big Man Walking in Inverclyde, plus the Port Glasgow High School's entertainment to the Big Man. Comments from Symon and Catriona plus much more. Starting at 6pm on www.inverclydefm.com Continue

Added by Inverclyde FM Online on November 10, 2009 at 3:26pm — No Comments

Inverclyde

Well done Inverclyde, especially everyone who performed and made special things for presenting to Big Man Walking. Despite the weather the efforts made were truly amazing, every performance and presentaion gave a different aspect of a very positive and energtic Inverclyde, Port Glasgow, Gourock and Greenock all had their own special take on a welcome, the streets were lined and the crowds were great. What a fabulous welcome you all gave to Big Man Walking. Big Man is quite the most amazing stree… Continue

Added by Catriona Darroch on November 9, 2009 at 12:30am — 2 Comments

Big man in Gourock and Battery Park

It rained - again, but that didn't spoil the day out with Big Man. He was wonderful and all credit to the artists, engineers and puppeteers who designed, created and worked such a magnificent figure. There was something quite strange about watching him as he made his stately way around the block and later, down the park. All his movements were smooth and lifelike, his face kind and happy - he began to seem real. It was a superb idea and credit to whoever brought him to Inverclyde. A grand day ou… Continue

Added by Gaie Brown on November 7, 2009 at 10:37pm — 2 Comments

I hate my car :(

I am getting sooo frustrated,, here we are it's thursday night 23.31 and my car is at the mechanics because she is old and decrepit and her starter motor is,,,,,, well it ain't starting!!!!! So I am meant to get her back tommorow night but as my mr-fix-it is my mate and was not in when i dropped her off his Dad was trying to assure me he would have it done in time for me to get it back for me to get down to Greenock on Saturday. Please gods of favor be on my side.. lol I really want to be there… Continue

Added by Trina tanner on November 5, 2009 at 11:43pm — 4 Comments

Big Man on STV's 'The Hour' tonight and tomorrow 5pm

Hope you all managed to catch the brilliant Blue Peter in Buckie programme http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b00ntd3d/Blue_Peter_03_11_2009/ STV's 'The Hour' will be featuring Big Man in two of their shows (each one is different) this week Thus 5th and Fri 6th Nov. See footage of the Big Man in Invergordon, plus interviews with Kim Bergsagel, Simon Owen and Symon McInytre. Live on air at 5pm… Continue

Added by Dana MacLeod on November 5, 2009 at 12:21pm — No Comments

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