GUELPH A University of Guelph exhibition of works by leading Scottish contemporary artist Calum Colvin focuses on the legendary bard Ossian.

Titled Ossian -- Fragments of Ancient Poetry, the exhibition is on loan from the Scottish National Portrait Gallery and runs at the university's McLaughlin Library from Sept. 29 to Oct. 24.

Fragments of Ancient Poetry is the title of a controversial work published in 1760 by Scottish poet James Macpherson, who claimed it was the translation of an epic poem by the third-century Celtic bard.

The work gained admirers around the world, with some saying it was proof that there was an indigenous culture in Scotland, but was eventually denounced as a forgery.

"When Ossian mania gripped 18th-century Europe, it was a debate about authenticity, about proof," said Graeme Morton, chair of the university's Scottish Studies Foundation.

"Colvin's interpretations of the Ossian myth bring contemporary Scotland into view."

The exhibit explores Scotland's relationship with its cultural heritage, especially when it comes to distinguishing reality from reconstruction.

The University of Guelph was selected as the exhibition site because of its Scottish studies collection, the largest in the world outside the United Kingdom.

Fare change

Travellers shopping for airfares will have an easier time estimating how much their flights will actually cost, as Canada's major airlines have changed the way fuel costs are reflected in the ticket price.

Travel industry consultant Debra Ward says the move by Air Canada and WestJet to drop their fuel surcharges may not make too big a dent in the final price of an airline ticket.

But she says customers will be better equipped to make decisions when they make their purchase.

Air Canada was first to remove the fuel surcharge, prompting WestJet to follow suit.

However, the two rivals took different approaches. Air Canada says it will adjust the base price of its tickets while WestJet insisted it was getting rid of the surcharge all-together. Air Canada says it's making its pricing "more transparent" by removing the add-on fees.

Think Pink

NEW YORK Cruises are known for big band music, lounge singers and discos.

But how about a Pink Floyd-themed cruise?

Called the Great Gig in the Sea, the charter cruise on a Carnival ship will sail to the Bahamas, May 1-4, from Miami. Cabins start at $379 US a person based on double occupancy.

The trip will feature the music of the tribute act Think Floyd USA: The American Pink Floyd Show, which covers the band's hits from albums Dark Side of the Moon, Wish You Were Here, and of course, The Wall.

Tickets and details at greatgiginthesea.com.