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HI-Arts Cultural News archive from December 2005
Players at Threshold

Scotland’s first dedicated exhibition space for digital public art, Threshold, located in the heart of Perth Concert Hall, opened its doors in September this year.
23 December 2005


Lee Mack. Click for full size imageLochaber date for top comedian

BAFTA Award winning comedian Lee Mack, host of BBC One’s "They Think It’s All Over" will be performing at The Sunart Centre in Strontian, Lochaber on Thursday 19 January 2006 as part of a national tour.
19 December 2005


Blair Douglas. Click for full size imageOne of Scotland's most highly acclaimed solo musicians to feature in new documentary

One of Scotland's most highly acclaimed solo musicians is the subject of a new television documentary to be broadcast on BBC Scotland on Thursday 5th January 2006.
19 December 2005


Piper and composer, Gordon Duncan. Click for full size imageGordon Duncan - Piper and Composer Extraordinaire!

Ian Green, the Managing Director of Greentrax Recordings Limited eulogises the late piper and composer Gordon Duncan.
19 December 2005


National Theatre of Scotland - Theatrical Opportunities for Young People

The National Theatre of Scotland, one of the most exciting and important initiatives in European theatre for many years, has just launched its inaugural programme, under the Artistic Directorship of Vicky Featherstone.
19 December 2005


HI~Arts Team collecting their award. Click for full size imageRecognition for Dynamic HI~Arts Team

HI~Arts received a Commendation in the Dynamic Place Awards held recently at the Adventure Centre, Ratho, near Edinburgh on November 24th 2005.
14 December 2005


Music Trains 2006

Aimed at teachers, musicians, arts workers, youth leaders, childcare staff, childminders, health practitioners, carers supporting those with additional needs, Music Trains 2006 will take place on Monday 27th to Thursday 30th March at Inverness and Dingwall.
14 December 2005


Own Art this Christmas with the Scottish Arts Council's interest free loan scheme

Art lovers will now be able to purchase high quality contemporary arts and crafts interest free at more galleries across Scotland, as a further 14 galleries have been selected to join the Scottish Arts Council’s Own Art scheme, including An Tobar on the Isle of Mull an An Tuireann on the Isle of Skye.
14 December 2005


Dougie MacLean and wee Fergie launch the Horsecross new season brochure

One of Scotland's most successful, respected and popular musicians, Dougie MacLean, was in Perth today (Monday 12 December 2005) complete with his ”wee grey Fergie” tractor to launch the Horsecross season and announce his Rural Image show which will take place in Perth on Friday 13 January 2006.
12 December 2005


Scotloads Launch Event at Madhatters in Inverness

This Saturday December 17th 2005 Mad Hatters on Church Street Inverness will play host to the official launch of Scotloads the first digital distribution site devoted entirely too promoting Scottish musicians.
12 December 2005


Life CD by Brian O hEadhra. Click for full size image'Life' - new audio CD by Inverness-based singer-songwriter

Anam Music are proud to announce the release of 'Life', a new audio CD by singer-songwriter Brian Ó hEadhra.
09 December 2005


Blazin' Fiddles Win 2 Scottish Traditional Music Awards

Blazin Fiddles had a night to remember when they scooped two awards at the prestigious Scottish Traditional Music Awards on Saturday.
09 December 2005


Culture Clash. Click for full size imageCulture Clash - Grass Roots at Hoots Christmas Party

Medicine Music presents Grass Roots at Hoots Christmas Party with Culture Clash at Hootananny in Inverness on Thursday 29th December 2005.
09 December 2005


New Public Art Co-ordinator appointed in Inverness

A much-travelled artist has been appointed in Inverness to draw up a public art strategy for the city. Artist, Evi Westmore, is the city’s first public arts co-ordinator and will be based within the Inverness City Partnership office at 20 Bank Street, Inverness.
09 December 2005


Perth’s Hogmanay bash will light up the night skies

This year, Horsecross is organising a Perth Hogmanay event to remember.
09 December 2005


Sleeping Beauty awakes in Perth

Plenty of laughs are on offer for adults as well as the “little ones” at Perth Theatre’s brand new panto for the 21st Century, Sleeping Beauty which opens on Thursday 8th December 2005.
09 December 2005


First ever ButeLive Music Tuition Weekend on the Isle of Bute

A Music Workshop weekend is being organised by ButeLive, a not-for-profit organisation, for the weekend of 11/12 February 2006 on the Isle of Bute.
09 December 2005


All of Scotland is a Stage as Scottish Opera launches the 13th annual tour of Essential Scottish Opera

From Stornoway to Strathpeffer, Clashmore to Castle Douglas, next year's tour of Essential Scottish Opera will visit 15 venues throughout Scotland, taking in Highlands, Islands and everywhere in between.
09 December 2005


Jock Tamson's Bairns. Click for full size imageThe legendary Bairns to play Resolis

Resolis Community Arts are delighted to welcome Jock Tamson's Bairns at Resolis Hall on Saturday December 17th. at 8 pm for their only Highland concert.
07 December 2005


Sharmanka - travelling circus exhibition at An Lanntair

A travelling circus of sorts comes to An Lanntair, Stornoway, Isle of Lewis on the 10th December 2005.
07 December 2005


Grey Coast Theatre present Red Fish at Lyth Arts Centre

Grey Coast Theatre Company presents “RED FISH” by George Gunn and Andy Thorburn featuring Helen Mackay and Iain MacDonald at Lyth Arts Centre on Saturday 10th December 2005 at 8.00 pm.
07 December 2005


Old Blind Dogs at Drumnadrochit

Old Blind Dogs will be playing the last night of their current Highland tour at Glen Urquhart Public Hall, Blairbeg, Drumnadrochit on Saturday 17th December 2005.
02 December 2005



 

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