Northings Journal Features archive from June 2003
George Gunn June 2003 ArtsRant: George Gunn on Highland 2007

A proposed Highland Year of Culture in 2007 is surely a good thing, isn’t it? GEORGE GUNN begs to differ.
23 June 2003


Loch Shiel June 2003 Feature: Loch Shiel in Sound and Vision

KENNY MATHIESON reports on a multimedia project aimed at bringing together the music, history, characters and scenery of the Highlands and Islands.
18 June 2003


Michael Marra June 2003 Interview: Michael Marra

Singer and songwriter MICHAEL MARRA describes the genesis of his song project Silence, commissioned and recorded by An Tobar in Mull.
11 June 2003


Maggie Macinnes June 2003 Feature: Maggie Macinnes

MAGGIE MACINNES, one of Scotland's foremost Gaelic singers and clarsach players, describes her long-term relationship with Gaelic songs, and explains what they mean to her.
10 June 2003


Highland 2007 graphic June 2003 Profile: Highland 2007

So what is this thing, Highland 2007? And is it worth getting out of bed for? BILL SYLVESTER reveals all.
10 June 2003


Moray College logo June 2003 Feature: Fine Arts on View

KENNY MATHIESON sets the scene for the 2003 Moray College Degree Show.
10 June 2003


The Nub June 2003 Profile: The Nub

MARCUS WILSON investigates the weird and wonderful world of Easter Ross-based initiative 'The Nub'.
06 June 2003


Moray map June 2003 Profile: Arts in Moray

NICK FEARNE, the Arts Development Officer for Moray, looks at the current state of play in arts development in the area, and sets the scene for festivals in Buckie and Forres.
05 June 2003


Sir Peter Maxwell Davies June 2003 Interview: Sir Peter Maxwell Davies

SIR PETER MAXWELL DAVIES is one of the leading composers of his generation, and was the driving force behind the launch of the St Magnus Festival in 1977. Sir Peter talks to KENNY MATHIESON about the festival, Orkney, and the newest developments in his work.
05 June 2003


Fiona Mackenzie June 2003 Feature: Caidreachas Òran Gàidhlig Mhàiri Mhòr

Bha an Caidreachas Òrain Gàidhlig Màiri Mhòr stèidhichte le Comhairle na Gaidhealtachd o chionn còig miosan deug agus tha FIONA NICCHOINNICH, oifigear nan oran, air a bhith ag obair air pròiseactan an sàs le Seinn Gaidhlig.
04 June 2003


An Lanntair plans June 2003 Feature: An Lanntair Development Plans Unveiled

PETER URPETH takes a look at the plans for an ambitious new Arts Centre in the Western Isles.
04 June 2003


Scottish National Jazz Orchestra June 2003 Feature: The Orcadian Suite

THE SCOTTISH NATIONAL JAZZ ORCHESTRA will give the premiere performance of THE ORCADIAN SUITE in Kirkwall on the final night of the St Magnus Festival.
02 June 2003


Caithness map June 2003 ArtsFolk: Katrina Gordon

TOM BRYAN looks at the role of KATRINA GORDON as the Cultural Co-ordinator for Caithness.
02 June 2003


Eden Court Theatre June 2003 Venue Profile: Eden Court, Inverness

Venue profile for Eden Court Theatre in Inverness.
02 June 2003


Don Coutts June 2003 Interview: Don Coutts

'American Cousins' is a new feature film made in Scotland, which will premiere at the Highland Festival. Film director DON COUTTS reflects on the making of the movie.
02 June 2003


Christine Borland artwork June 2003 Preview: Visual Arts at Mount Stuart

KENNY MATHIESON looks ahead to the contemporary visual arts programme at MOUNT STUART Gallery on Bute.
02 June 2003


'Roddy' photographed by Beka Dilworth June 2003 Focus: Beka Dilworth

PETER URPETH reports on photographer BEKA DILWORTH's homecoming, and the fruition of a 12-year project.
02 June 2003


Alastair McDonald June 2003 Feature: A Festival for the Highlands & Islands?

Festival director ALASTAIR McDONALD puts his case for the Highland Festival.
02 June 2003


St Magnus Festival logo June 2003 Feature: Glenys Hughes on St Magnus Festival

GLENYS HUGHES, the artistic director of ST MAGNUS FESTIVAL, describes her own vision of this acclaimed event.
02 June 2003


Northings logo Journal Archive: Issue 1 - June 2003

FEATURES: Alastair McDonald on Highland Festival, Glenys Hughes on St Magnus Festival, Maggie Macinnes on Gaelic song, Caidreachas Òran Gàidhlig Mhàiri Mhòr, An Lanntair Development Plans, Loch Shiel in Sound & Vision, Arts in Moray, Highland 2007, The Nub, Tommy Smith on The Orcadian Suite, Kenny Mathieson on the Moray College Degree Show.
01 June 2003


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