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28 February 2008

Interested parties are invited to participate in a consultation event, on March 5th, 6th & 7th 2008 - 10.00am to 3.30pm, to discuss the current document ‘Towards a Mentally Flourishing Scotland’ which sets out a vision for mental health improvement and population mental health 2008-11. In setting the future direction, the paper focuses on what Local Authorities, NHS Boards and other key stakeholders can do to enhance, promote and support mental health improvement and population mental health.
28 February 2008

HISSAC is the Highland & Islands Short Story Association, which seeks to lend support to writers and has members from all over the world. Entrants need have no connection whatsoever to Scotland & we actively encourage writers to enter, no matter where they live.

28 February 2008

There are only two weeks left for minority language singers and song-writers to enter to Nòs Ùr - the first song contest to be held in Inverness as part of four regional finals held across Europe. The deadline for song applications is 14 March.
28 February 2008

Artists from Ireland, the USA, Belgium, England and Scotland will play to locals and visitors from over 40 countries, ranging from Norway to Australia and many points in between, at this year’s four day Hebridean Celtic Festival.
28 February 2008

Plans for a major new centre for the contemporary arts, the first of its kind in the North of Scotland, were today approved by the Scottish Government. The £12.5 million development is expected to be completed by 2010 and provide a much-needed boost to this part of Scotland's cultural provision.

27 February 2008

In 2006 there were some amazing opportunities and platforms for creativity in all shapes and forms. 2008 is looking even better, no matter your background.

27 February 2008

Eden Court is launching its biggest ever cinema line-up with 77 films being screened over March and April, including seven recent Oscar winners.

26 February 2008

www.Nessmp3.com are proud to announce the first Battle4Bella competition.
26 February 2008

Cultural and community organisations throughout Scotland are being encouraged to work with their local museum or gallery, collecting and investigating oral histories from veterans of World War II and conflicts since, enabling generations within communities to discover personal stories which have affected or involved their local area.
26 February 2008

An exhibition of new paintings, drawings and sculpture by the artist Colin Johnstone has just opened at the Pier Arts Centre following a busy exhibition preview sponsored by an Cnoc Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky.
25 February 2008

Cowal Open Studios (COS) will take place over the weekend of 26th–29th September 2008 at venues throughout Cowal, Argyll.
21 February 2008

Ballet West will be touring its acclaimed production of Coppélia to the Empire Theatre, Eden Court, on 1st March 2008.
21 February 2008

Prominent Scottish visual artist Sue Jane Taylor is to show her ‘Oilwork North Sea Diaries’ touring exhibition at the Pier Arts Centre in Stromness.
21 February 2008

Glenurqhart Primary 3/4 and 4/5 have produced a ceilidh CD for charity which they will launch at 2.15pm on Tuesday 26 February in Glenurquhart Library.


21 February 2008

WildbirdCommunityCast is a new initiative born out of Wildbird's commitment to developing exciting contemporary theatre in the community, that feeds directly into their professional productions.
21 February 2008

Set in an inspirational location next to Castlehill harbour and Dunnet beach, the recently refurbished, all purpose venue, of Castletown Heritage Society, has proved to be a winning formula, as local artist, Joanne B Kaar, is making the most of the new facilities for her 2008 craft skills workshops ‘Paper Scissors Stone’.
21 February 2008

Eden Court is presenting a varied line-up of theatre performances in late February and early March, taking in drama, dance, folk, kids’ shows, blues and traditional music.
21 February 2008

Seachd - The Inaccessible Pinnacle will be released on DVD on 25th February 2008.
21 February 2008

Peacock Visual Arts in Aberdeen launches an exciting double bill of new work on Friday night 22 February 6pm.  The exhibition runs at the gallery from 23 February to 5 April 2008. 

20 February 2008

An exhibition of new paintings by Archie Forrest will run from 8 March till 5 April 2008 at the Scottish Gallery, Edinburgh from 8 March - 5 April 2008.


20 February 2008

WildbirdyouthCast, in partnership, with The Warehouse Theatre are offering a unique opportunity for youngsters aged 12 - 17 who are passionate about drama and contemporary theatre.
20 February 2008

Please read on for details of vacancies available at Bun-sgoil Ghàidhlig Inbhir Nis.
20 February 2008

Nicholson Arts Ltd a charity offering art and craft orientated activities to adults with mental health issues is showcasing a diverse selection of works in a exhibition at Moray Art Centre. The exhibition, which opens to the public on Saturday 23 February, will show work of past and present clients from the region. The exhibition aims to raise awareness in mental health issues and bring the service provided by the charity to the attention of the public. The exhibition covers a variety of themes from landscapes and still life to portraiture and abstract, using a range of media including drawing, printmaking, painting and mixed media.

20 February 2008

The Puppet Animation Festival 2008 sees Edinburgh's Puppet State Theatre Company present a magical, comical, multi-sensory adaptation of Jean Giono's well-loved story at Carrbridge Village Hall on 22 March.
20 February 2008

Six rising stars of the Scottish music scene will travel to Austin, Texas next month to perform and promote themselves to over 7000 music industry delegates from around the world at South by South West (SXSW), supported by the Scottish Arts Council.
19 February 2008

The next concert in the Lunchtime Series held in the Main Hall of Inverness Town House will be on Monday 3rd March 2008 at 1:00pm. After growing up in The Highlands, Allan Grant and Stephen Cordiner are returning to Inverness to perform a programme of popular Scottish music.

19 February 2008

The RSA Student Exhibition 2008 opened on Saturday 16th February with the announcement of the prize winners by RSA President, Professor Bill Scott PRSA DA FRBS. There were a total of 26 awards, with Emma Noble, from Kyle of Lochalsh, one of four awarded the David Gordon Memorial Trust Award.
19 February 2008

The Watermill Gallery, Aberfeldy is pleased to be holding an exhibition by Perthshire artist Malize McBride, from 1 March – 8 April 2008.
19 February 2008

North Sea Gas will be in concert at Ugie House Hotel, Keith on Friday 29th February 2008.
19 February 2008

Coming to the public galleries in Thurso and Wick is The Over the Hills & Far Away Exhibition showing the work from the 2006/7 Highland Council Exhibitions Units Craft Residency Project.

19 February 2008

St Fergus Gallery, Wick will be exhibiting works in a wide range of media by North East artist Derek Robertson as the first of its annual exhibition programme this year.
18 February 2008

Scone Palace will be joining over 50 other gardens across Scotland when it takes part in the Scottish Snowdrop Festival for the first time this month.
14 February 2008

In 2008, the Rural Gateway wants photos from all around rural Scotland on a wide range of subjects from wildlife to landscapes to folk getting the craic.
14 February 2008

Ullapool Book Festival has booked acclaimed Canadian writer Alistair MacLeod to appear at this year’s festival.
14 February 2008

The Scottish Arts Council has launched Inspire, a major new Lottery fund for the development of exciting, innovative projects to inspire and encourage the people of Scotland to participate in the arts and become creative, imaginative members of a confident, cultured nation.

13 February 2008

Mr McFall's Chamber will be appearing at Phipps Hall, Beauly on Thursday 20 March at 7.30pm with a concert called Aye: An Affirmation of Martyn Bennett.  This concert is part of the Scottish Arts Council Tune Up tour with Mr McFall's Chamber, Fraser Fifield, Tom Bancroft and James Mackintosh and is promoted by the Highland Council in association with Beauly Arts Group.   
13 February 2008

Ag obair an co-bhuinn ri Comhairle nan Leabhraichean, tha toileachadh mòr air Sandstone Press a bhith ag innse gu bheil a’ chiad dà leabhar ann an Sreath Meanmnach Sandstone air nochdadh.

13 February 2008

Working in collaboration with the Gaelic Books Council, Sandstone Press is delighted to announce the appearance of the first two books in the Sandstone Meanmnach Series.

13 February 2008

Gaelic music continues its breakthrough into mainstream music with stirring harmonies from one of Gaeldom's newest bands, thanks to Scottish Music Futures, a development fund to help cultivate the music industry in Scotland.
12 February 2008

Following the success of the inaugural Feis Mhoireibh last year, Feis Mhoireibh 2008 is on Saturday 31st May and Sunday 1st June at Moray College and Laichmoray Hotel, Elgin.
11 February 2008

Chatterbox, the quarterly magazine produced and printed in Avoch, on the Black Isle, scooped the prize for Community Newspaper of the Year at the Highlands and Islands Media Awards on Friday 1st February.
11 February 2008

Six Key Speakers will discuss the involvement of artists engaging with and working within museum and gallery collections at Aberdeen Art Gallery on Friday 22 February 2008.
11 February 2008

Now that Moray Art Centre is nearly complete they have organised their first small Mid Term Programme of classes, starting from the week beginning 18th of February.
11 February 2008

New York’s Carnegie Hall is a long way from the Isles of Harris and Lewis but come March native daughter Alyth McCormack and the hand woven Harris Tweed of Donald John Mackay will be appearing front and centre on the world famous stage.
07 February 2008

Three of Scotland’s leading dance companies have been selected to perform at British Dance: Edition 2008 in Liverpool.
07 February 2008

Tickets are selling fast for the Glasgow Film Festival Shorts Weekend on Friday 15th to Sunday 17th Feb. Please book now to avoid disappointment! BOOK NOW!
06 February 2008

Findhorn Playback Theatre are offering an opportunity on 1st March 2008 for you to familiarise yourself with this unique form of theatre, to develop your improvisational skills, to act, to tell your stories, work as part of a team.
06 February 2008

Channel 4’s talent development initiative 4Talent Scotland is looking for new directors to take part in industry master classes and work with experienced 4Talent producers to create new, inspiring, creative videos for the 4Talent Scotland website.
06 February 2008

19 year old Sorren Maclean from Mull is a teenager on a musical mission. He played at Belladrum last August - where he lent his guitar to Martha Wainwright - and has just made his Celtic Connections debut. Now you can see him at Glenurquhart Public Hall, Drumnadrochit, on Friday 8 February for just £7!!

06 February 2008

February 7th 2008 marks 100 years since the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS) was established by Royal Warrant in 1908. RCAHMS is marking its centenary with a year of celebrations during which its treasures are opened up to the public.

06 February 2008

The Shetland Museum and Archives is a new ‘Heritage Hub’ for Shetland, preserving the rich culture and heritage of these most northerly of Britain’s islands and encouraging visitors to discover more through the network of local heritage and cultural sites.


06 February 2008

The Pier Arts Centre in Orkney opened in 1979 to provide a home for an important collection of British fine art donated to ‘be held in trust for Orkney’ by the author, peace activist and philanthropist Margaret Gardiner (1904–2005). Alongside the display of this special collection, the Centre, housed in a complex of historic harbour-side buildings, presents a continuous year round programme of changing exhibitions and events for the education and enjoyment of the general public.

06 February 2008

1 February 2008 – Shetland and Orkney are the only Scottish representatives on a longlist of ten for The Art Fund Prize for museums and galleries, which is awarded to the museum or gallery whose project demonstrates the most originality, imagination and excellence.


06 February 2008

Celtic Connections 2008 came to a close tonight, after an extremely successful 15th festival. This was the festival’s second year of principal sponsorship with international energy company ScottishPower.
05 February 2008

Despite the biggest snow fall in years on Friday and Saturday, blizzards, road closures and even local people being unable to dig themselves out of their driveways – the first Kingussie Food on Film Festival has been declared a huge success by all who attended!

05 February 2008

Coming up at 1.00pm on Thursday 14 February 2008 is a lunchtime concert in Inverness Town House by the young Georgian pianist Alexander Kanchavely, whose performance will include Beethoven’s 3rd Piano Sonata in C major and Chopin’s 4th Ballade in F minor.
04 February 2008

The Pier Arts Centre is in the running for the UK’s top award for museums and galleries.
04 February 2008