The Works UK Distribution is pleased to announce the premiere of �The Adventures Of Greyfriars Bobby� in association with �Edinburgh - Inspiring Capital�, the Sunday Mail, Dogs Trust, Barnardo�s Scotland and The Journalists� Charity.

The premiere will take place on Tuesday February 7, 2006 at the Vue Edinburgh Omni Centre in central Edinburgh, with a post-premiere reception to be held at Edinburgh Castle.

The City of Edinburgh is delighted to welcome prestigious partners Dogs Trust and Barnardo�s Scotland to Edinburgh for this exciting event.

Media partner, the Sunday Mail, will be supporting the Journalists� Charity, formerly the Newspaper Press Fund. Allan Rennie, chairman of the West of Scotland branch [of The Journalists Trust], said: "Newspapers love a shaggy dog story and Greyfriars Bobby is the ultimate one. We're delighted to be among the three charities to benefit from the premiere in Scotland."

Cast members expected to attend the premiere are Christopher Lee , James Cosmo, Gina McKee, Sean Pertwee, Ardal O�Hanlon, Ronald Pickup, Ian Richardson, Kirsty Mitchell , Oliver Golding and Bobby the dog with his trainer, former-Boomtown Rat, Gerry Cott.

The Rt Hon. Lesley Hinds, Lord Provost of Edinburgh said: �The tale of Greyfriars Bobby has charmed many over the years and I�m delighted this distinctly Edinburgh story is having its world premiere in our city. I look forward to seeing the film when it is released in February.�

Philip Riddle, Chief Executive of VisitScotland said: "Scotland continues to increase in popularity as a movie backdrop and has an excellent reputation for being extremely film friendly. It is very satisfying to see films like �THE ADVENTURES OF GREYFRIARS BOBBY�, that have taken advantage of the excellent locations and service on offer, are coming back to premiere here. It is also fitting that this family film is launching at the same time as our Children Welcome Scheme which recognises special efforts made by tourism businesses catering for family holidays and also gives us an opportunity to highlight specifically dog-friendly accommodation.

�Among the filming locations showcased by �The Adventures Of Greyfriars Bobby� are Edinburgh Castle, Stirling Castle and Holyrood Park - some of Historic Scotland�s premier sites and fantastic attractions for families to visit. We wish the film every success and hope it encourages fans to discover the locations for themselves.�

The film tells the story of the adventures of Constable John Gray�s loyal terrier Bobby who, after Gray�s death, is entrusted to Ewan, a shy young man whom Gray had taken under his wing. Despite their friendship, Bobby refuses to leave his master�s side, sleeping on his grave in Greyfriars churchyard night after night. However, when a new dog licensing act puts Bobby�s life in danger, Ewan must overcome his shyness and embark on a fight to save him. A big story with a very small hero, �The Adventures Of Greyfriars Bobby� is a magical film for all the family.

Edinburgh is the only city to have a dog, Greyfriars Bobby, on the list of citizens given the prestigious Freedom of the City Award.

�The Adventures Of Greyfriars Bobby� is directed by John Henderson and produced by Christopher Figg. A Piccadilly Pictures presentation, in association with Ursus Films and Edina Film Production Partnership LLP , it is being released in the United Kingdom by The Works UK Distribution Ltd and opens in cinemas across the UK from February 1oth, 2006. Certificate PG. Running time 103 minutes.

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For further information, please contact:

Gayle Wilson VisitScotland PR 0131 472 2337 gayle.wilson@visitscotland.com

NOTE TO EDITORS

1. Dogs Trust Dogs Trust is the UK�s largest dog welfare charity caring for over 12,500 stray and abandoned dogs each year through its network of 16 Rehoming Centres across the UK. The charity currently has a Rehoming Centre at West Calder near Edinburgh and its brand new Centre in Glasgow is due to open in July 2006. As suggested by its famous slogan, �A Dog is for Life, Not Just for Christmas��, Dogs Trust is dedicated to tackling the causes of the stray dog problem through its Rehoming, Neutering and Education campaigns. Dogs Trust has a non destruction policy and is working towards the day when all dogs can enjoy a happy life, free from the threat of unnecessary destruction. Dogs Trust is reliant upon the generosity of the dog loving public to fund this and all its other work. All donations will, therefore, be greatly appreciated. The charity needs around �1.5 million every year to support its work in Scotland. To find out where your nearest Dogs Trust Rehoming Centre is located, call them on 020 7837 0006 or visit our website: www.dogstrust.org.uk

Media enquiries to Eleanor Silk: 020 7833 7608 or eleanor.silk@dogstrust.org.uk and Jennifer Blaber: 020 7833 7650 or jennifer.blaber@dogstrust.org.uk

2. Barnardo�s Scotland Barnardo�s in Scotland works with over 10,000 children, young people and their families in over 60 projects across the country. This includes work with children affected by today�s most urgent issues: poverty, homelessness, disability, bereavement and abuse. Barnardo�s vision is that the lives of children and young people should be free from poverty, abuse and discrimination. Its purpose is to help the most vulnerable children and young people transform their lives and fulfil their potential. Barnardo's Scotland relies on voluntary income and welcomes any donations. The charity needs to raise �3 million a year voluntary funds to run its services in Scotland. For more information about Barnardo�s visit their website at www.barnardos.org.uk/Scotland

Media inquiries to Sheila Patel / Kat Slater, Barnardo�s media office, on telephone 0131 314 6630/31 or 0208 498 7555 (24 hours).

3. Sunday Mail Media partners are the Sunday Mail, Scotland's biggest-selling newspaper

4. Edinburgh - Inspiring Capital Edinburgh - Inspiring Capital was launched in May 2005. The Edinburgh City Region Brand Project is a partnership between the City of Edinburgh Council, Scottish Enterprise Edinburgh & Lothians and VisitScotland. In this instance, it is also acting as presenting partner for Historic Scotland and Edinburgh Film Focus.

The brand markets the vibrant and magical package that is Edinburgh, to help increase tourism, attract workers and generate higher levels of inward investment. For further information and inspiration, please go to www.edinburghbrand.com or contact Lindsey Taylor, Communications Manager, on 0131 529 4443

Edinburgh Film Focus is the city's Film office charged with marketing the city region as a filming location and facilitating productions that shoot here. For further info on contact: Ros Davis, Tel: 0131 622 7336 email: ros@edinfilm.com, www.edinfilm.com

VisitScotland is the National Tourism Agency for Scotland and has three key roles: to attract visitors to Scotland, to engage with partners in the industry and to add value to the visitor experience. For all holiday information and bookings go to http://www.visitscotland.com/ or telephone 0845 22 55 121. For information on the Scottish tourism industry visit http://www.scotexchange.net/. Contact Karin Finlay UK & Ireland PR Manager 0131 472 2338 karin.finlay@visitscotland.com

Historic Scotland looks after 345 historic properties across Scotland. Historic Scotland, which receives almost three million visitors annually to its attractions, hosted the film crew and cast at the three locations over a six-week period in winter 2004. Their properties present a great range and diversity for filming locations, including Edinburgh Castle, Stirling Castle and Urquhart Castle. With such a huge range of filming locations available, Historic Scotland are frequent hosts to large filming and TV productions, including: Ivanhoe, Deacon Brodie, Rob Roy, MacBeth, Chasing the Deer, Hamlet, Monty Python, Mary - Queen of Scots, The Advocates, and many more.

For further information on filming in Historic Scotland, please contact: Rebecca Hamilton, Marketing and Media Manager, tel 0131 668 8685 or rebecca.hamilton@scotland.gsi.gov.uk

Scottish Enterprise Edinburgh and Lothian is the main economic development agency in the region and works with their partners to support the development of the local economy by focusing on growing its local businesses; developing the skills of its people and increasing the region�s reputation as a great place to live, work and do business.

Vue Entertainment is one of the UK�s leading multiplex developers and operators of state of the art multiplex cinemas. Formed in May 2003, Vue is one of the fastest growing cinema companies in the country. Having acquired the Ster Century cinema chain at the end of April 2005, Vue now owns 49 multiplexes across the UK and Ireland and it has commenced a programme of building new multiplexes with the next 2 openings being Cleveleys and Swansea in the next 6 months. The company has the most modern cinemas in the UK, with over 90% stadium seating and it recently won the prestigious award for International Exhibitor of the Year at Cinema Expo 2005.