Highlands and Islands Cultural News

Harris Tweed Kilt on display in Saville Row, London

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 11:00:05 GMT

Western Isles based kiltmaker Netty Sopata of Diggory Brown, Ness recently had one of her kilts on display in the window of Norton and Son's bespoke tailors in London. (www.nortonandsons.co.uk)

Up and coming events at Innovative Craft

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 10:16:28 GMT

Innovative Craft in Edinburgh have announced details of up and coming events taking place in February 2010.

Cut it, Stack it, Burn it, Bake on it!

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 17:01:52 GMT

Castletown Heritage Society in conjunction with Mary Ann's Cottage in Caithness are offering free 'Peat Experience' workshops during April and May 2010.

Prototype- craft in the future tense (Dundee - 10 & 11 June 2010)

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 16:49:12 GMT

"Prototype" which is due to take place on the 10th & 11th June 2010 will be co-convened by the Victoria and Albert Museum and Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design at the University of Dundee, and will explore the radical and multiple ways that creative people are experimenting with ideas.

Mastercrafts starts on BBC on Friday 12 February 2010

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 16:08:39 GMT

Monty Don, who a huge fan of traditional crafts, is to present a series which celebrates six of the craft skills that built Britain and its heritage, ranging from thatching to stonemasonry. The series starts on Friday 12 February 2010 at 9pm on BBC Two.

Moray College welcomes PhD Student

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 15:51:17 GMT

Moray College is delighted to welcome Amanda Thomson, from Glasgow as the first PhD student to be based in Moray College UHI.

New Prizes added to the Aesthetica Short Film Competition!

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 15:36:47 GMT

The Aesthetica Short Film Competition has really started picking up pace now and the organisers have added a number of great screenings to their prize packages, including Kerry Film Festival (Ireland) and Glimmer: Hull Film Festival (UK), the deadline for applications is 30 April 2010.

Benny Gallagher Acoustic Session at Strathpeffer Coffee Shop

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 14:56:46 GMT

Musician Benny Gallagher will be playing an acoustic session at Strathpeffer Coffee Coffee Shop on Saturday 6th March 2010.

Scottish Ballet’s Love Week

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 11:15:19 GMT

To celebrate the launch of Romeo and Juliet, one of the greatest love stories of all time, and to mark Valentine’s Day, Scottish Ballet will be popping up in shopping centres across Scotland during the week beginning 8 February 2010 with their ‘love seat’ and will be inviting members of the public to tell us their incredible love story by leaving a video message, whether that be a romantic message for their Romeo or Juliet, or a message to a loved one.

MG ALBA praises emerging creative talent at annual Gaelic Screen award ceremony

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 11:03:07 GMT

MG ALBA, the Gaelic Media Service yesterday (Sunday 7 February 2010) praised emerging creative talent in Scotland, following FilmG, their Gaelic online digital shorts competition, which was aimed at unearthing creative talent in the Scottish media industry.

The RSNO Out and About in Aberdeen and Shire

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 10:56:10 GMT

The Royal Scottish National Orchestra (RSNO) will be resident from Monday 1 March to Saturday 6 March 2010 for its sixth annual Out and About. The 89 musicians of the RSNO will participate in 65 different events, bringing live music in many guises to Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire.

Funding success for community group that will support Highland communities to ‘Stop, Look and Listen’ to their local heritage

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 10:37:31 GMT

Archaeology for Communities in the Highlands (ARCH) is celebrating a significant funding success that will see them launch a major new initiative in community heritage over the next few months of 2010.

Timo Jokela at Bonhonga Gallery, Shetland

Sun, 07 Feb 2010 10:00:00 GMT

Timo Jokela: Northern Traces: 1999-2009
13 February – 7 March 2010
Bonhoga Gallery, Weisdale Mill, Weisdale, Shetland

Youth Arts Festival closes application period for 2010

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 15:08:09 GMT

Aberdeen International Youth Festival, one of the world’s leading celebrations of youth arts, has announced the closure of the application period to participate in the 2010 Festival which will run from Wednesday 28 July to Saturday 7 August.

Meet Your Maker at the National Museum of Scotland

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 14:48:32 GMT

National Museums Scotland, in partnership with craftscotland, launched its first ever ‘living exhibition’ as nine of Scotland’s best craftspeople have come together to showcase the techniques and traditions that make Scotland a leader in craft practice. Meet Your Maker which runs from 29 January – 14 March 2010 offers visitors an opportunity to witness the creative and technical ability of craftspeople as they work.

Gig-speak, a new HI~Arts reference guide for bands and promoters

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 12:10:18 GMT

HI~Arts, the arts development agency for the Highlands & Islands, has developed Gig-speak, an interactive downloadable a to z of most of the commonly used terminology you’re likely to encounter when booking a band or pa system for your venue, or indeed playing gigs yourself.

Symposium:Planetary Breakdown

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 09:57:56 GMT

Symposium: Planetary Breakdown: autonomous infrastructures for a sustainable future - this is a one-day event taking place at the Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art in Gateshead on Wednesday 10 March 2010 from 10am - 6pm.

Scholarship Available to Gaelic Speakers for Television Fiction Writing Masters Course

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 09:46:41 GMT

MA Television Fiction Writing at Glasgow Caledonian University
Raw Talent, New Voices

Singing Workshop with Corrina Hewat

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 18:15:39 GMT

Saturday February 20th from 11am – 4pm will be a Singing Day at The Stables in Cromarty. This day long workshop will be led by one of Scotland’s foremost performers and local girl – Corrina Hewat.

Lau Triumph at the 2010 BBC2 Folk Awards

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 17:43:06 GMT

At the ceremony in London last night LAU picked up the BEST GROUP award for the THIRD year running. They are on tour throughout February and March.

LAU is : Kris Drever (Guitar + Vocals), Martin Green (Accordion), Aidan O'Rourke (Fiddle)

Scottish Ballet "love week"

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 17:29:36 GMT

Scottish Ballet are having a ‘love week’ to tie in with our forthcoming tour of Romeo and Juliet.

Cinema Nairn Programme Confirmed as Rotary Pledges Support

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 17:15:17 GMT

Cinema Nairn, the community initiative reviving big screen entertainment in the Highland seaside town, has revealed its programme for the next six months.

BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician Of The Year 2010 announced

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 16:15:52 GMT

Six of Scotland's finest young musicians battled it out last night, Sunday 31 January, in the grand final of BBC Radio Scotland's Young Traditional Musician Of The Year awards 2010 at Glasgow's City Halls.

The Advanced Poetry Seminar

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 15:21:17 GMT

The Poetry Trust is seeking applications and nominations for the Aldeburgh Seminar in Suffolk from 15-19 March 2010.

Carducci String Quartet returns to Inverness

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 15:07:29 GMT

Classical music lovers will be heading for Inverness Town House on Tuesday 16th February 2010 for a welcome return visit by the award winning Carducci String Quartet who will be performing as part of Inverness Chamber Music’s 2009-2010 Season.

Sixteen projects shortlisted for Creative Scotland's Vital Spark awards

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 15:02:45 GMT

The worlds of fashion, astronomy, wrestling and artificial intelligence have collided with Scotland’s creative professionals as the Creative Scotland Vital Spark shortlist and external judging panel is unveiled.

Opportunities for Highlands and Islands artists in international arena

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 12:32:05 GMT

A prestigious art business based in a remote highland area is working with Highlands and Islands Enterprise to expand its work into promotion of other home-grown talent.

The Return of Grinneas nan Eilean

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 09:35:39 GMT

The Return of Grinneas nan Eilean – Come and see the wealth of creative talent on offer in the Western Isles! The ever-popular Islands Open exhibition Grinneas nan Eilean returns to An Lanntair for the fourth time in the new centre, when it opens on the 24th of April 2010.

Eunadan: Aviary Exhibition at An Lanntair

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 09:18:28 GMT

A programme of high profile exhibitions and events to mark the 25th anniversary of An Lanntair Arts centre in Stornoway begins on the 13th February 2010 with Eunadan: Aviary; the over-arching title for an exhibition of works by 4 artists inspired by birds and bird books.

Fresh approach for Orkney jewellery company

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 10:54:52 GMT

An ambitious drive to boost the success of a leading Orkney jewellery company is being backed by Highlands and Islands Enterprise. HIE is providing a funding package worth £23,000 that will enable Sheila Fleet Jewellery to develop a creative new approach to its marketing efforts.

LD/ASC Drama group starts in Nairn

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 09:07:03 GMT

A Health and Happiness drama group is starting in Nairn for adults (16+) with Learning Disabilities (_not_ learning difficulties) and/or Autistic Spectrum Conditions. Ruby Worth, Eden Court Theatre Arts Worker for additional needs community is facilitating the group. The dates for the classes are Tuesdays 9th Feb - 27th April 2010 (7.00-9.00pm).

New blog at Heritage Crafts Association

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 14:42:40 GMT

The Heritage Crafts Association (HCA) has set up a new blog, written by Robin Wood, HCA Chair. The blog has been pre-loaded with over 70 previous items written by Robin and will be updated regularly with the latest opinions and observations about the traditional crafts sector and the work of the HCA.

Award Winning (Scottish) Product Keeps the Cold at Bay

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 14:30:43 GMT

Perfect for keeping out the cold weather, a fleece-lined and embroidered Harris Tweed scarf has won a prestigious award, in the clothing and textiles category at Scotland's Trade Fair (Spring), which was held in January 2010 in Glasgow. Designed by Mary Wood of the company Anna Macneil of Inverness, the scarf received the accolade which formed part of the fair's Best Product Award.

Gilmore Production’s One Up One Down to tour UK

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 13:57:51 GMT

Following their success at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2009, Glasgow based Gilmore Productions launches the extensive UK tour of One Up One Down from February - April 2010.

Shoot 2010 - Open Photography Exhibition

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 13:49:02 GMT

Shoot 2010 is an Open Photographic Exhibition which will be running at an talla sollais in Ullapool from 4th June 2010. They have announced that this exhibition is now open for entries until Friday 12th March 2010.

HiEx Comic Convention comes to Eden Court

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 13:39:43 GMT

The next HiEx comic convention in Eden Court Inverness, which will be held on the 27th and 28th of March 2010, will feature a number of exciting new events over the course of the weekend.

Elephant Trust for Fine Arts

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 12:40:57 GMT

The Elephant Trust was created in 1975 by Roland Penrose and Lee Miller to develop and improve the knowledge, understanding and appreciation of the fine arts in the UK. The Trust was set up to help artists present their work and undertake and complete projects when frustrated by lack of funds. The current deadline for applications 13 April 2010.

Regional Screen Scotland - Local Film Festivals & Audience Development grants

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 12:33:45 GMT

Regional Screen Scotland - Local Film Festivals & Audience Development grants - This scheme from Regional Screen Scotland is intended to assist film festivals, cinemas, film clubs, community groups and other bodies seeking to present a public film festival or similar unique events or audience development activities in rural, remote or under-served communities in Scotland. The deadline for applications is Monday 15 February 2010.

John Laing Charitable Trust

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 12:26:05 GMT

The John Laing Charitable Trust supports charities working in the following areas: Education, Community Regeneration, Disadvantaged young people, Homelessness and Environment.

Dates of Gaelic Drama Summer School 2010 published

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 11:36:34 GMT

Between 5 and 16 July 2010 young Gaelic-speakers will get the opportunity to learn professional-level theatre skill in the company of some of the best actors in the Gaelic world.

Britain Loves Wikipedia photo competition

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 11:14:06 GMT

On 31st January 2010, Wikipedia launched its free content photography contest, Britain Loves Wikipedia. The contest will be held in museums and cultural institutions across the UK, with the aim of increasing the number of pictures available to illustrate Wikipedia articles and to inspire new articles.

Youth Music Theatre UK - Auditions

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 11:06:08 GMT

The Youth Music Theatre UK national auditions team will be on the road in January and February 2010, visiting 21 towns and cities around the UK. They're on the lookout for talented young performers aged 11-21 to take part in their summer productions.

Celtic Connections celebrates a successful 17th festival

Sun, 31 Jan 2010 15:32:00 GMT

Celtic Connections 2010 comes to a close tonight, after an extremely successful 17th year. For the third year running, attendances topped 100,000 with gross ticket sales reaching over £1 million. This was the festival’s fourth successful year of working with principal sponsor ScottishPower.

Inchmore Gallery - New Exhibitions for Feb – March 2010

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 15:50:24 GMT

Inchmore Gallery near Inverness has announced details of their programme of new exhibitions which will run from Saturday 6th February - Saturday 27th March 2010.

£1 million Amb:IT:ous start for Arts Organisations

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 13:45:10 GMT

Fifty-five Arts organisation have been accepted onto the Scottish Arts Council’s £1million Ambition Scotland programme. Members will receive support for digital development and sustainable change to encourage and improve levels of public engagement. Ambition Scotland will enhance organisation resilience and effectiveness whilst increasing the overall level of the digital technology base in the arts sector across Scotland.

UK Young Artists 2010 - Call for submissions going live soon

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 13:39:35 GMT

The first UK Young Artists event will take place in the Autumn of 2010. Artists who are selected to take part in this event could also be selected to represent the UK at the XV edition of the Biennale of Young Artists from Europe and the Mediterranean.

Perth Festival of the Arts 2010

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 11:47:10 GMT

2010 is shaping up to be a special year for Perth Festival of the Arts. It has today launched a significant part of its 39th programme to be staged in Perth Concert Hall, Perth Theatre and St John’s Kirk from the 19th to 30th May.

Reminder - The Bike Shed opening tonight!

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 08:58:19 GMT

A new Community Arts venue called The Bike Shed opens in Inverness tonight (Thursday 28th January 2010).

Alastair Cook to exhibit at Timespan

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 11:34:15 GMT

Photographer, artist and architect Alastair Cook will be showcasing black and white 35mm film photographs, new filmwork with an original score - composed by Luca Nasciuti and commissioned for Timespan on Friday 5th February from 7pm - 9pm. The exhibition will then run from Saturday 6th February - Monday 21st March 2010.

Sonas at Moray Art Centre

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 09:53:46 GMT

Acappella trio Sonas have built up a strong reputation around their native Forres for dynamic performance and lyrical harmonies and they will playing at the Moray Art Centre in Findhorn for a couple of dates in February 2010.

Body Currents Ceilidh Night Takes to the Floor in Skye

Mon, 25 Jan 2010 16:39:44 GMT

A night of traditional dancing will be combined with Flamenco and Bollywood taster workshops when the Body Currents Ceilidh Night takes to the floor at Dornie Hall on Saturday 30th January 2010.

Shetland Museum and Archives seeks Mootie Mice for new adventures

Mon, 25 Jan 2010 13:49:27 GMT

Shetland Museum and Archives has announced that it is to launch monthly sessions (starting in February 2010) aimed at pre-school age children as part of its life long learning service.

Address to Scotland’s Talent

Fri, 22 Jan 2010 14:05:32 GMT

Address to Scotland’s Talent - Scotland’s leading musicians predict Scottish stars of the future. To mark Burns Night (Monday 25th January 2010) and in honour of the Scottish legend, PRS for Music, the organisation that collects royalties for songwriters and composers, has released its ‘Scottish One’s to Watch’. The list has been chosen by the crème de la crème of Scottish musical talent including the Proclaimers, Barry Fratelli and Justin Currie.

Christine Primrose - 'Gaelic Singer of the Year' at the Scots Traditional Music Awards

Fri, 22 Jan 2010 11:14:48 GMT

Congratulations to Christine Primrose, who won a well deserved award for 'Gaelic Singer of the Year' at the Scots Traditional Music Awards in November 2009.

Celtic Media Festival Unveils Awards Shortlist

Fri, 22 Jan 2010 11:06:23 GMT

The shortlists have been announced for the Bronze Torc Awards for Excellence at the 31st annual Celtic Media Festival. The awards celebrate the very best of film, television, radio and digital media to emerge from within the Celtic diaspora.

Ullapool Book Festival 2010 Guest Writers

Fri, 22 Jan 2010 09:00:00 GMT

Ullapool Book Festival has released the names of writers who will be guests at this year’s festival due to take place in Ullapool Village Hall from the morning of Friday 7 May to lunchtime on Sunday 9 May 2010.

MG Alba Delight At Celtic Media Festival Nominations

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 11:56:51 GMT

MG ALBA has expressed its delight at the news that several of BBC ALBA’s programmes have been short-listed for awards at the Celtic Media Festival 2010.

Crafts Council News Jan/Feb 2010

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 11:50:23 GMT

The latest edition (Jan/Feb 2010) of the Crafts Council e-newsletter is now available. The newsletter includes lots of details about craft exhibitions, opportunities and up and coming campaigns.

An ‘Awakening’ for Gaelic Music: Glamorous Gael Set to Launch Long Awaited Debut Album

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 11:33:24 GMT

TV presenter, Gaelic journalist and award-winning Gaelic singer Joy Dunlop, today announced she will be launching her exciting debut album Dùsgadh (Awakening) next month. The launch event, which will feature a live performance from the glamorous Gael, will take place at February’s “Ceol’s Craic” event at Glasgow’s Centre for Contemporary Arts, on Saturday 27th February 2010.

Playwrights' Studio Scotland: 19th Meyer-Whitworth Award

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 10:56:04 GMT

Nominations now being accepted.

Darwin-Miller- Dick: Connected Lives

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 13:29:53 GMT

'Darwin-Miller- Dick: Connected Lives,' will be a day of talks and discussion at Caithness Horizons in Thurso on 13th February 2010, featuring the lives and work of Charles Darwin, Hugh Miller and Robert Dick.

Eden Court's Giant Panto packs 'em in

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 11:50:20 GMT

As the curtain fell on the final performance of Eden Court’s fantastic family pantomime, theatre bosses hailed the 2009 production of Jack and the Beanstalk a ‘giant’ success from start to finish.

Highland Open Studios turns five

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 11:43:16 GMT

Highlands Open Studios is 5 this year! From an early idea to encourage the public to see artists at work in their own studios, it has blossomed into a highly successful Highland wide group.

Whisky Kisses - World Premiere event!

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 11:37:08 GMT

Thanks to a generous Touring and Production grant from the Scottish Arts Council, the first full length professional production of Whisky Kisses will tour Scotland between 1st - 22nd May 2010.

HI~Arts publishes Sara Lloyd's Manifesto revisited - what does the digital world look like for publishers one year on?

Tue, 19 Jan 2010 17:11:44 GMT

HI~Arts announces the publication of Manifesto Revisited - what does the digital world look like for publishers one year on? by Sara Lloyd, Digital Director, Pan MacMillan.

Aviemore Trade Show - Latest News

Mon, 18 Jan 2010 14:46:42 GMT

The forthcoming Aviemore Trade Show which takes place from the 25th to the 27th April 2010 is specifically for makers based in Scotland, working in the arts, crafts and giftware sector, who can say that they design and manufacture at least 90% of their goods in Scotland.

Glenfarg Folk Feast 2010

Mon, 18 Jan 2010 11:40:51 GMT

The 32nd Glenfarg Folk Feast takes place from the 9th - 11th April 2010. The programme includes the world famous Sands Family from Co. Down; as well as the always popular Michael Marra from Dundee. Other artistes are Jeana Leslie and Siobhan Miller, Janet Russell, The Duncan McCrone Band, The Orwell Ceilidh Band, children's entertainer Mr Boom; and the club's own Farg Folk.

Apply now - Alt-w Fund awards of up to £10,000 available

Mon, 18 Jan 2010 11:33:57 GMT

Initiated by Scottish Screen in 2000, the Alt-w Fund is for practitioners based in Scotland to make and develop new artworks, devices and creative applications that challenge the notions of what networked or web-based digital creativity can be. The fund is now open until 19th February 2010 to receive applications.

Cultural Enterprise Office January 2010 eBulletin

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 17:00:17 GMT

The January 2010 edition of the Cultural Enterprise Office's newsletter is now available to download. With the New Year comes the Starter for 6 Roadshow and plenty of advice to help you through January.

Central Station - Online Creative Community

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 16:52:39 GMT

Central Station is made by digital studio ISO and is primarily funded by Channel 4's 4ip fund, the Scottish Arts Council's Inspire Fund and Scottish Screen. Central Station is aimed at creative people who are looking for a place where they can talk to their peers, share work and resources, access information and profile themselves.

Starter for 6 On the Road - Application Deadline Approaching!

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 15:58:50 GMT

Applications for the Starter for 6 main programme close at midnight on Tuesday 2 February 2010. To help potential applicants understand more about the programme, if it is for them and how to apply, the Starter for 6 team are running a series of roadshow events.

Inside craftscotland E-newsletter (Jan 2010)

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 15:42:27 GMT

craftscotland's first newsletter of 2010 is now available. In the first edition of 2010 they look to the year ahead, with their submission for Collect 2010, details of a new maker mentoring scheme from HI-Arts, and information on craft courses and workshops.

Creative Scotland Gathers Experts In Product Design, Design Services And Performing Arts

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 15:15:19 GMT

Creative Scotland today (Friday) announced a further three groups will provide expert advice on the issues and opportunities facing Scotland’s creative community. Ewan Brown, Chair of Creative Scotland 09 Ltd and Chair of the Scottish Creative Industries Partnership, confirmed the new groups during today’s open meeting held in Dumfries.

Voluntary Arts Scotland E-Newsletter

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 08:57:11 GMT

The first Voluntary Arts Scotland e-news of 2010 (dated 14 Jan 2010) is now available to download.

Arts and Business: Private Investment in Arts Falls by 7%, as Recession Threatens to Further Damage UK Cultural Funding Ecology

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 13:43:54 GMT

The total figure for private sector investment in culture for 2008/09 fell from its record high in 07/08 to £654.9 million in the UK decreasing by 7% (above inflation).

Stand Up Helly Aa

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 11:29:42 GMT

Following on from last year’s successful Stand Up Helly Aa and the Clickimin Comedy Night in August, Shetland Arts has invited the popular Unst-based, comedian and actor Sandy Nelson, to once again host Stand Up Helly Aa an alternative evening’s entertainment on 26 January 2010 for those of you who are not attending halls.

Calling young writers for a new literary project

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 10:49:39 GMT

The European Ghost Literary Project wants to collect stories based on European folklore, fairy tales, myths and legends, told by the people who know them best.

European Ghost Literary Project

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 10:49:39 GMT

The European Ghost Literary Project wants to collect stories based on European folklore, fairy tales, myths and legends, told by the people who know them best.

An Tobar takes to the road for 2010

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 10:40:35 GMT

An Tobar, The Tobermory Arts Centre is opening the year with two exciting
new projects going out across Scotland.

2010 - the year of Gaelic Song

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 10:34:37 GMT

BBC ALBA and Radio nan Gàidheal are delighted to announce that they have dedicated 2010 as ‘Bliadhna nan Òran’ - the ‘Year of Gaelic Song’.

Fèis Rois Funding Success

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 10:24:55 GMT

Fèis Rois is one of ten arts organisations in Scotland to have been offered up to £30,000 each to develop innovative approaches to learning through Glow, the Scottish schools intranet.

From Rossini to Puccini - Opera Highlights has it all

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 09:43:31 GMT

Scottish Opera is coming to a venue near you this February with its annual tour of Opera Highlights (previously Essential Scottish Opera) – a relaxed, informal, concert-style evening of well-known opera tunes and little-known gems.

La bohème : all you need is love?

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 09:30:35 GMT

This February, Scottish Opera presents one of the world's most loved operas.

Da Gadderie to host photographic exhibitions

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 09:02:35 GMT

Da Gadderie in Shetland is to host two photographic exhibitions (from 18th January - 15th February 2010). The exhibitions are Bothy walk in 2009 by Iain Stewart & Foula 2009 by Paul Read.

Toby Spence sings Jacques Brel - February 2010

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 09:02:39 GMT

This spring (February 2010) the Scottish Ensemble welcomes back Toby Spence, a member of their extended ‘Scottish Ensemble family’ in a programme that is close to their hearts.

Museums and galleries marketing day 2010 - exploring relevance

Wed, 13 Jan 2010 16:53:09 GMT

How does your organisation remain relevant in a fast-changing society? How can you adapt the way you communicate with you visitors? And how can you measure your relevance and use it to demonstrate your value to your colleagues, visitors and funders? These and other questions will be answered on 16 March 2010 at Wellcome Collection, London.

Business sponsorship in the arts remains steady in Scotland according to survey

Wed, 13 Jan 2010 16:01:42 GMT

According to analysis published today by Arts & Business, the total UK figure for private sector investment in culture for 2008/09 fell from its record high in 07/08 to £654.9 million, a decrease of by 7% (above inflation). In Scotland the fall was slightly less than the UK average at 4%.

Mirrie Dancers

Wed, 13 Jan 2010 14:01:37 GMT

Shetland Arts apologises to the residents of Bressay and Lerwick for postponing the illumination, on Bressay, as part of the Mirrie Dancers Illuminations. The next illumination will take place at the Reawick Kirk where the event will be celebrated by a closing, instead of a launch party, on Saturday 30 January. An invitation is extended to anyone who would like to join us for soup, sandwiches and refreshments. For more details on the Bressay illumination and the programme of future events check the press and www.mirriedancers.com or http://www.shetlandarts.org

The Bike Shed - New Community Arts Venue opening in Inverness

Tue, 12 Jan 2010 14:02:56 GMT

The Bike Shed - a new Community Arts Venue located in the Merkinch area of Inverness is to open its doors on Thursday 28th January 2010 with a special launch event.

News from Creative and Cultural Skills

Tue, 12 Jan 2010 10:19:48 GMT

With lots of news, opportunities and guidance, the latest news (Jan 2010) from Creative and Cultural Skills is well worth a read.

Masterclasses in Tapestry

Mon, 11 Jan 2010 17:02:04 GMT

Joan Baxter, a Textile Artist from East Sutherland has announced details of a range of tapestry masterclasses to be held throughout 2010.

Launch of Acoustic Nights in Strathpeffer

Mon, 11 Jan 2010 16:45:30 GMT

Malcolm Holcombe will play at The Coffee Shop in Strathpeffer on Thursday 21 January 2010. This show launches a series of Acoustic Nights in Strathpeffer.

Celtic Connections Stars Head for Highland Studio

Mon, 11 Jan 2010 14:25:02 GMT

The award-winning Highland recording studios, Watercolour Music play host (on Sunday 24th January 2010) to a very special musical combination during the Celtic Connections festival which starts in Glasgow this week.

The search is on to find the UK’s favourite Lottery-funded projects

Mon, 11 Jan 2010 13:57:18 GMT

TV favourite, Sally Lindsay, is calling on people in the Highlands to nominate their favourite Lottery-funded project in The National Lottery Awards 2010.

Opera Highlights - Thursday 11 February, Carrbridge

Mon, 11 Jan 2010 13:53:06 GMT

Scottish Opera comes to Carrbridge Village Hall on Thursday February 11 providing an evening of well-known opera highlights along with an array of little-known gems.

Beaver reintroduction talk by Scottish Wildlife Trust

Mon, 11 Jan 2010 13:21:12 GMT

The Inner Moray Firth Members Centre of the Scottish Wildlife Trust will hear the latest news about the reintroduction of the beaver to Scotland on 21 January 2010.

Voluntary Arts Scotland Newsletter

Fri, 08 Jan 2010 09:29:00 GMT

The December 2009 edition of the Voluntary Arts Scotland newsletter is now available to download.

COLLECT 2010

Thu, 07 Jan 2010 16:45:02 GMT

COLLECT 2010 will take place from 14 - 17 May 2010 at the Saatchi Gallery in London. This year’s event will present both established artists and new talent from some of the best galleries from across the world, showcasing the finest in international contemporary craft.

Covepark Residency Opportunities for 2010 - Call for Applications

Thu, 07 Jan 2010 16:25:18 GMT

Cove Park celebrates its tenth anniversary in 2010. They are an international residency centre based on the west coast of Scotland, for artists in all artforms cultures and career stages. They have publicised details of their residencies for 2010.

Highland Makers to exhibit at Stroud International Textile Festival 2010

Thu, 07 Jan 2010 14:04:26 GMT

Stroud International Textile Festival (1st - 23rd May 2010) has a strong Scottish presence in 2010 and HI-Arts Craft Development were delighted to be asked to participate by assisting in selecting Highland and Island makers to show work at the festival.

Four Corners of Europe - Call For Artists

Thu, 07 Jan 2010 11:38:10 GMT

The Scottish Arts Council in partnership with Intercult, Aberdeen City Council, Marseille-Provence European Capital of Culture 2013 and Umeå European Capital of Culture 2014 are delighted to announce an international research and development opportunity for artists and arts organisations from across disciplines to participate in The Four Corners of Europe, a new transnational European project focusing on coastal towns and resorts.

HICA exhibition - PS, Amsterdam

Thu, 07 Jan 2010 10:38:50 GMT

HICA as arranged, a group exhibition curated by the Highland Institute for Contemporary Art, will be opening at PS Gallery, Amsterdam, on Sunday 17th Jan 2010.

Funding News from Voluntary Arts Scotland

Thu, 07 Jan 2010 08:58:41 GMT

The latest edition of the Voluntary Arts Scotland E-Newsletter (dated 29th December 2009) has lots of news about funding for those involved in the creative sector.

Two Scottish Museums on Guardian Awards Longlist

Wed, 06 Jan 2010 15:11:00 GMT

The Highland Folk Museum in Newtonmore and the Shetland Museum in Lerwick are two of twenty museums longlisted for The Guardian's prestigious Family Friendly Museum Award 2009.

30TH Shetland Folk Festival: 29th April to 2nd May 2010

Wed, 06 Jan 2010 13:55:02 GMT

This year's Shetland Folk Festival, celebrating its 30th Anniversary, sees yet another eclectic and innovative line up of visiting artistes comprised of both first timers and festival favourites from the years gone by.
Often regarded as the grandaddy of UK folk festivals, the Festival is regarded as a prestigious event for performers, locals and visitors alike – and is 100% organised by volunteers! The "sessions" in the Festival Club, Islesburgh are often regarded as the best and most unique in the world whilst visiting artistes are regularly dumbfounded by the quantity and quality of local musicians that these remote isles have to offer.

Chamber Music Concert in Cromarty - NOW CANCELLED

Wed, 06 Jan 2010 12:42:31 GMT

Friday January 8th at 7.30pm in the Stables in Cromarty sees the first concert of the New Year featuring members of the wind section of the Brabants Symphony Orchestra from the Netherlands. Please note that this concert has now been cancelled due to poor weather conditions.

NESTA Age Unlimited Scotland

Wed, 06 Jan 2010 12:09:23 GMT

NESTA has launched a new programme in Scotland for 2010 called Age Unlimited. They are looking for people in their 50’s and 60’s in Scotland to come forward with new ideas that could be turned into live community projects which would improve the lives of older people (people in their 70’s, 80’s and above).

Finding out about the past with ARCH

Wed, 06 Jan 2010 11:24:20 GMT

An innovative community heritage project – Black Isle Heritage Memories - is moving full steam ahead this month. The project, run by ARCH (Archaeology for Communities in the Highlands) will launch its new website - www.archhighland.org.uk on 12th January 2010 and will also begin a series of ‘Remembering Your Community’ sessions in Tore, Avoch and Culbokie, where people will gather to share memories about sites and buildings on the western end of the Black Isle.

Absent Voices at Bonhoga

Tue, 05 Jan 2010 09:00:00 GMT

The New Year at Shetland Arts’ Bonhoga Gallery opens with Absent Voices a new body of work by one of Scotland’s most innovative and dynamic artists, Mhairi Killin.

7 short sails phase 7 - epilogue

Tue, 22 Dec 2009 15:38:07 GMT

The final contribution to the 7 short sails project....

Trade shows give boost to Orkney order books

Tue, 22 Dec 2009 15:32:21 GMT

A wide cross section of Orkney businesses are enjoying a seasonal sales boost after attendance at two of the UK's top consumer shows. The firms range from an island smokehouse to a Fairtrade fashion designer - and are delighted with the public response to Orkney Villages at the BBC Good Food Show in Birmingham and the Country Living Christmas Fair in London.

Learn something new in the new year with Arts Marketing Association

Tue, 22 Dec 2009 09:47:19 GMT

This new year would you like to explore the skills needed to manage change successfully? Do you find it hard to write copy that's accessible and engaging at the same time? Or would you like to spend a day out of the office to hone your skills and network with other arts professionals? Whatever your reason, here are the Arts Marketing Assocation (AMA) training events coming up in January that might be right for you.

Moray Art Centre announce classes programme

Fri, 18 Dec 2009 12:11:20 GMT

Moray Art Centre in Findhorn has announced their classes programme for January – April 2010.

Understanding Social Enterprise

Fri, 18 Dec 2009 11:48:31 GMT

The Social Enterprise Academy is offering a Understanding Social Enterprise programme in Inverness on January 11th & 12th 2010. This programme has been tremendously well received across the Highlands and Islands, and we are now offering learners the opportunity to start the new year with this interesting, stimulating and enjoyable two days.

Research in Moray College UHI

Fri, 18 Dec 2009 11:00:02 GMT

Moray College UHI recently held its first Research Symposium when presentations were made by staff who received seed corn funding to undertake a small research projects.

Free creative city car park event and artistic new look for shop windows in Inverness

Fri, 18 Dec 2009 10:28:53 GMT

As part of a new city centre art project work is underway in Inverness to give people the experience of window shopping with a difference and the chance to park and smile with a creative free car park event featuring local performers and the work of artists on Saturday 19th December 2009.

CIWEM’s Environmental Photographer of the Year 2010 competition

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 11:11:28 GMT

CIWEM (The Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management) runs the Environmental Photographer of the Year, which is one of the fastest growing photographic competitions in the world. They have now released the details of the 2010 competition.

Acquaintances old and new to entertain in Perth in 2010

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 17:03:26 GMT

Top Scottish Traditional big band The Treacherous Orchestra is tuning up to get 2010 off to a spectacular start at Perth’s annual Hogmanay bash. With wintry weather on the cards, a cosy evening of music, special guests, fireworks and stovies in Perth Concert Hall is the perfect way to avoid the elements this New Year!

Scottish Ballet Unveils iconic 2010/2011 Programme.

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 14:38:49 GMT

Read on for details of Scottish Ballet's productions in 2010/11: Romeo and Juliet, the new Autumn Season and Cinderella.

Inverness City Vision 2010: Shaping the Future of Inverness

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 16:08:01 GMT

Over the next six months, Highland Council will be preparing a new City Vision for Inverness, to replace the one prepared in 2003. This will be part of the new generation of planning documents that the Council is preparing.

Raise Your Game: Volunteering and Young People

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 15:39:55 GMT

Volunteering Highland and Youth Scotland have teamed up to bring you Raise Your Game, a workshop for your organisation to get the chance to take part in a workshop to share good practice and good methods of involving young people. This workhop will be held on Wednesday 20th January 2010 in Inverness.

Unstaged – A Year-Long Photography Competition With Fantastic Prizes

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 14:15:13 GMT

Blipfoto has teamed up with Channel 4, the National Theatre of Scotland and Scottish Screen to create a unique international photography competition running throughout 2010.

Flexible Funding announced for 2011 - 2013

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 13:42:53 GMT

Following the success of the flexible funding programme over the last four years, the Joint Board of Scottish Arts Council and Scottish Screen today (Tuesday 15 December 2009) confirmed that the fund is now open for applications.

Could you benefit from a Creative Apprenticeship for new or existing employees?

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 16:17:49 GMT

Creative & Cultural Skills is the Sector Skills Council for Advertising, Crafts, Cultural Heritage, Design, Literature, Music, Performing, and Visual Arts, bridging the gap between industry, education and the government in the UK. They have recently established 50 ‘Creative Apprenticeships’ in Scotland, available across theatre, music, cultural heritage and Community Arts Management, which are being delivered through an organisation called Rewards Training.

BBC ALBA - Your thoughts please

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 16:03:37 GMT

BBC ALBA is a Gaelic language television channel currently available on satellite and via BBC iPlayer. It aims to serve Gaelic speakers, those learning the language, those who may wish to learn, and anyone interested in the language and culture. A year after the channel launched, the BBC Trust is now conducting a review into how well BBC ALBA is performing.

Heritage Lottery Fund – Skills for the Future fund

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 15:55:19 GMT

The Heritage Lottery Fund's Skills for the Future programme funds projects which provide paid work-based training placements to meet a skills gap in the heritage sector and which fully support trainees to learn practical skills. They will fund skills that are essential to the future conservation of heritage or to opening heritage up to wider audiences.

PRS New Music Award

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 15:50:14 GMT

The New Music Award is a UK-wide competition run by the PRS Foundation. It offers a £50,000 cash prize to help individuals, music groups, arts organisations and music venues to create, compose and perform a groundbreaking new piece of original music. It aims to seek out and reward artists who are willing to take musical risks and produce creative, inspiring and adventurous work.

BBC show seeks the West End’s next leading lady

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 15:43:23 GMT

Following on from the BBC’s search for the lead performers in The Sound of Music, Joseph and Oliver!, they are now looking to fill the role of Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz.

Prince's Foundation for Children & the Arts seeks arts organisations for Start programme

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 15:31:50 GMT

The Prince’s Foundation for Children & the Arts is inviting UK arts organisations to apply to be involved in their Start Programme. Start introduces children to a local cultural venue to experience the very best of the arts. Through Start, pupils begin to develop a lasting relationship with that venue and art form.

FutureEverything Art Award 2010 - open for submissions

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 15:25:25 GMT

The FutureEverything Awards recognise outstanding achievement for innovation in the arts, music, society and technology. They celebrate creative projects in any medium which offer a new and unique way to experience or see the world and help to bring the future into the present.

BBC's Blast invites teenagers to design album sleeve

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 15:09:28 GMT

Blast is inviting 13-19-year-olds to design a piece of album artwork that includes a portrait of some kind, for one of three unsigned bands they are currently featuring (Ed Sheeran, Rizzle Kicks and El Policia).

College musicians to take centre stage at Celtic Connections

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 14:05:40 GMT

Gaelic singer Julie Fowlis has applauded past and present students from Lews Castle College UHI, a partner in the prospective University of the Highlands and Islands, as they prepare to take their place alongside some of the biggest names in music at the Celtic Connections festival in January 2010.

Cruiteran by Candlelight in Cromarty

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 13:57:51 GMT

How about some relaxation and culture after Christmas? The Cromarty Arts Trust, in partnership with Cromarty Highland Homecoming is hosting a concert at its elegant concert hall and gallery, the Cromarty Stables just outside Cromarty, on the Black Isle on Tuesday 29th December 2009 at 7.30pm.

New Year brings new classes at Highland Print Studio

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 11:44:41 GMT

The Highland Print Studio this week launches their new series of classes for January to March 2010. With the first season proving very popular by selling out, this next series expands the range of classes and courses on offer.

The Heritage Crafts Association seeks input from craftspeople

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 11:17:11 GMT

The Heritage Crafts Association’s (HCA) aim is to support and promote heritage crafts as a fundamental part of our living heritage. Since the HCA website went live earlier in 2009, they have attracted hundreds of supporters all keen to help ensure a sustainable future for traditional heritage crafts.

Starter for 6 Roadshow – Announcement of Dates

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 11:06:03 GMT

Are you interested in applying to Starter for 6, and want to find out more about eligibility and the programme? Are you putting off applying because you don’t know where to begin or how to make your application stand out? The Starter for 6 Roadshow which is taking place during January 2010 will explain more about what to expect, how the programme could benefit you and the processes involved if you do wish to apply.

Schoolkids win Panto Beanstalk Competition

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 10:54:17 GMT

More than 1,000 children from across the Highlands have entered a special panto-related competition - colouring in leaves for a giant beanstalk! The competition has been run by Simpsons Garden Centre, the main sponsor of the Eden Court Theatre Christmas 2009 panto – Jack and the Beanstalk.

Glassblowing & Glass Jewellery Workshops at Glasstorm

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 13:47:43 GMT

Glasstorm studio in Tain, Ross-shire are running a series of glass-blowing and glass jewellery making workshops throughout 2010.

A Highland Christmas on BBC ALBA

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 12:29:20 GMT

BBC ALBA invites you to join the Channel this Christmas Eve (2009) for a very special Gaelic ecumenical service from Ness Bank Church, Inverness.

Venice Biennale date for Scotland's contemporary arts for 2011

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 11:58:00 GMT

The Scottish Arts Council today, Friday 11 December 2009, confirmed Scotland would participate in the world’s largest and most prestigious showcase for contemporary visual arts, La Biennale di Venezia in 2011.

Wedding Exhibition at Eden Court

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 11:42:44 GMT

Next year will see the first wedding exhibition of its kind in the Highlands which will be held at Eden Court on 31 January 2010. The event will include a fashion show featuring some of the best designers ranges from London, Paris and beyond; as well as a selection of some of the best wedding supplliers in the North of Scotland, including the VOWS award winner Wedding Daze.

New deal to make Cawdor Castle a top North music venue

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 13:45:25 GMT

The grounds of a 700 year old castle are set to echo to the music of leading bands and singers under a new deal which represents great news for North music fans.

Bodysurf Scotland's 8th New Year's Dance event

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 09:03:12 GMT

A fantastic opportunity to dance 5Rhythms and Contact Improvisation in the beautiful enriching environment of the Findhorn Foundation community is available from 29 December 2009 to 3 January 2010.

Moray School of Art Textile Exhibition

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 08:58:13 GMT

Students at Moray School of Art studying on the City and Guilds Certificate and Diploma in Embroidery course at Moray College will be putting on an Exhibition of their work in the Gallery, Academy Block at Moray College main campus.

HIE underlines commitment to value of Gaelic

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 16:15:54 GMT

Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) today (8 December 2009) announced further Gaelic investment ahead of the publication of research showing the significant economic benefits of the language and its culture. The new awards brings total current HIE investment through Gaelic to £990,000.

Shetland Museum and Archives Long-listed for Family Friendly Award

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 16:09:47 GMT

The Guardian has announced that the Shetland Museum and Archives is among twenty museums to be long-listed for this year’s prestigious Guardian Family Friendly Museum Award. The award attracts more nominations than any other, making it Britain’s biggest museum award, and it is the only one where families make the nominations and choose the winner.

A creative approach to the economy of the islands

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 16:40:31 GMT

The growing importance of the creative industries in the islands was highlighted during presentations to the Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) board when they met in Inverness yesterday (Monday December 9).

Cromarty Hailed Film Lovers Paradiso

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 16:15:51 GMT

Cromarty Film Festival are delighted that the third year has been a great success with screenings selling out for the first year ever.

Cove Park 2010 Residencies

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 09:33:15 GMT

Cove Park in Argyll have announced details of their 2010 residencies programme.

Caithness Artist to exhibit at 'Celebrating Paper' Exhibition

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 12:33:52 GMT

Caithness based Textiles Artist Joanne Kaar has been invited to exhibit at the RWA in Bristol as part of the 'Celebrating Paper' exhibition taking place during January and February 2010.

Lineup for Winter Words Festival Announced

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 12:21:14 GMT

Winter Words is six years old this year! To celebrate, Pitlochry Festival Theatre has put together a cracking line-up of wordsmiths, authors and presenters, including some new and some very well-kent faces. The dates of the Festival has been extended to run over ten days (two weekends) from Friday 29th January to Sunday 7th February 2010.

Arts Outlook Optimistic Despite Reducing Income

Fri, 04 Dec 2009 14:35:25 GMT

New research published today by the Scottish Arts Council reports declining income in more than 40% of the organisations it supports.

Arts Trust Scotland - realise your potential

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 15:10:04 GMT

If you have an artistic possibility in mind that is falling through the cracks of mainstream funding, the Arts Trust of Scotland may be able to help.

Sandstone Press Bulletin

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 15:01:24 GMT

Sandstone publish their final Press Bulletin of 2009.

GANE Audiences appoints first Manager

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 11:07:59 GMT

Growing Audiences North East (GANE) has named the person who will head up the audience development project for Aberdeen City, Aberdeenshire, Moray and Angus.

Hebcelt Wins Best Event

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 10:52:38 GMT

The Hebridean Celtic Festival has been voted by the public as the winner in the Event of the Year category at the prestigious MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards 2009.

Rod Stewart to Rock the Highlands

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 10:05:29 GMT

Rod Stewart is set to rock the Highlands next summer when he plays Inverness on Saturday 17 July 2010.

Buy Craft for Christmas

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 15:45:16 GMT

Following on from a call out to galleries and makers, the Crafts Team at HI-Arts have put together lists of places to buy (and make in some cases!) Craft for Christmas throughout the Highlands & Islands for the month of December (2009).

Emblems Left - Newfoundland Exhibition /// Lower Foyer Gallery /// Preview Fri 4th December

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 15:42:02 GMT

Newfoundland is a pilot programme of residencies for contemporary visual artists, developed and delivered through a partnership between Scottish Sculpture Workshop and Hospitalfield, Arbroath.

Voluntary Arts Scotland Newsletter

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 13:48:05 GMT

The latest edition of the Voluntary Arts Scotland Newsletter (dated 30 November 2009) is now available to download.

Light Matters at An Lanntair

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 13:32:47 GMT

An Lanntair’s gallery will be all aglow this Christmas (2009) with our new exhibition Light Matters (Stuth Solais) , created by participants in the Grianan Digital Arts project under the guidance of artist Joe Mahony.

The Hebridean Celtic Festival voted Event of the Year

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 12:40:55 GMT

The Hebridean Celtic Festival has been voted by the public as the winner in the Event of the Year category at the prestigious MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards 2009. The Event of the Year award, which is sponsored by VisitScotland, was made at a Gala Ceremony in Dumfries (November 28th 2009).

Sandstone Press Announcement

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 16:34:37 GMT

Published in March and short listed for the Boardman Tasker Award for Mountain Literature 2009 CAIRNGORM JOHN: A life in mountain rescue is going into its third reprint before the end of the year. It has also achieved the coveted No 1 spot on Amazon’s Mountaineering Best Sellers List.

New Culture Minister announced

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 15:27:44 GMT

First Minister Alex Salmond has today announced changes to the Scottish Government ministerial team. Fiona Hyslop will replace Mike Russell as Minister for Culture and External Affairs in attendance at the Cabinet.

Inverness Gaelic Choir

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 15:51:51 GMT

Inverness Gaelic Choir are looking for new members! All welcome!

Creative Scotland gathers experts to plan future growth of creative industries

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 15:23:45 GMT

Creative Scotland gathers experts to plan future growth of creative industries.
Harnessing the potential of Scotland’s creative industries was top of the agenda over the last two days (Thursday 26 and Friday 27 November) following initial meetings of industry experts in film and music.

Creative Skills Modern Apprenticeships to be delivered by Rewards Training

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 12:44:10 GMT

Creative & Cultural Skills has been successful in securing funding from the Scottish Government administered by Skills Development Scotland for funding the training fee for 50 Creative Apprenticeships in this financial year. Roughly the places are split over two age bands 16-19 years old and adults aged 20 years and over.

Top prizes in national iCompose competition

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 12:14:29 GMT

Children and adults from across Scotland will have their music recorded by professional musicians in a new national composition competition.

Frank To Emerges From the Darkness to Exhibit at Kilmorack Gallery

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 12:00:00 GMT

Frank To, the young Glasgow- based artist whose unique painting technique is garnering him international recognition as a leading contemporary figurative painter amongst art critics and high profile collectors alike, is set to exhibit a selection of his latest work for the Christmas Show at Kilmorack Gallery, by Beauly, Inverness-shire. The opening night of the exhibition is on the 27th November 2009 from 6pm to 8pm.

Gaelic legends launch new album

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 11:22:19 GMT

Macmeanmna is delighted to announce the release of the brand new album by Gaelic legends Na h-Òganaich.

IETM Glasgow 2010 - CALL for Artistic Programme Proposals

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 11:14:11 GMT

A plenary meeting of the International Network for Contemporary Performing Arts (IETM) will take place in Glasgow from the 4-7 November 2010.

Final Appearance of John Hudson, Shetland's Arts Writer in Residence.

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:08:42 GMT

Shetland Arts Writer in Residence, John Hudson will make the final appearance of his residency in Room 5 of Islesburgh House at 7.30pm on Friday 27th November

GMAC Filmmaking Apprenticeship: One Week To Go!

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:09:54 GMT

This is the final week for applications to 2nd Light - GMAC's new filmmaking apprenticeship programme for young people aged between 18 and 23 (deadline Friday 27 November 2009). The programme combines technical training, work placements and short film production to create the most industry-focussed training available anywhere in Scotland!

Homegrown Horror Heads to Cromarty Film Festival

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:44:40 GMT

It may be a little late for Halloween but the Cromarty Film Festival organisers are preparing a night of frightening fun. The Scottish produced Horror film “Outpost” will be a big attraction at the Cromarty Film festival which runs from 4 – 6 December in the small town, near Inverness.

Cuide Ri Cathy – Harry Benson on BBC Alba

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:41:51 GMT

From Grace Kelly To The Assassination Of Robert F Kennedy – Harry Benson Talks Candidly About His Photographic Career

Now you see it....A Short History of Magic and Conjuring

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:47:55 GMT

An exhibition giving a fascinating glimpse into the history of stage magic is running at Inverness Museum & Art Gallery from 14th November until 18th December.

Moray College UHI BA Hons Fine Art Lecturer to hold Exhibition

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:54:06 GMT

New drawings, paintings and digital works produced with the support of a Moray College UHI Seedcorn Funding Research Grant will be exhibited for the first time alongside a selection of related work from the past decade at the Moray School of Art Building from November 23rd until December 3rd 2009.

Channel 4, National Theatre of Scotland and Blipfoto launch photography event

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:25:12 GMT

Unstaged is a photographic event which exposes the extraordinary aspects of everyday life. Three individual competitions invite you to take five inspiring photographs and stories from the world around you, that together say something bold, fresh and different.

Unst Audio Fund Raiser

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:57:11 GMT

On Friday 27th December Baltasound Hall plays host to “Jazz Club - An Evening of Jazz, Easy Listening, Latin and Exotica” as an all star cast of Unst based musicians and some special guests take the stage to raise money for Unst Audio. Expect a glittering night of cocktails, dancing, Sinatra, Bacharach, Gershwin & Latin Lounge.

HI Ex Comic event returns to Inverness

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:14:25 GMT

Eden Court theatre in Inverness will, on the 27th-28th March 2010, play host to the third HiEx International Comic Convention.

Highlands and Islands Artist-Educators Required.

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:46:20 GMT

Suffolk based company Sheeran Lock Ltd is lookingfor for artist-educators in the Highlands and Islands including, but not limited to: Oban, Thurso, Inverness, Stromness, Stornoway and North Uist.

Fèis Rois Musicians Nominated for Prestigious Music Awards

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:08:28 GMT

Fèis Rois Musicians Nominated for Prestigious Music Awards
A significant number of Fèis Rois graduates and tutors have been nominated across many categories in this year’s MG Alba Scots Trad Music Awards.

BBC ALBA Programmes Nominated in Prestrigious Traditional Music Awards.

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:17:21 GMT

BBC ALBA is delighted that two of its programmes have received nominations in the forthcoming Traditional Music Awards on Saturday 28 November. Highlights of the award ceremony will be broadcast on Monday 30 November at 10pm and repeated on Friday 4 December at 11.30pm.

Exclusive Craft Group launches Cancer Campaign

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:35:07 GMT

Exclusively Highlands, a group showcasing quality home-produced arts and crafts, inspired by and created in the Highlands, will launch a huge charity raffle at Bishop’s Palace, Eden Court, in November 2009.

I Want to Make Craft Count

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 12:15:00 GMT

If craft is important to you, the Crafts Council want you to let them know.

First Light Funding

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 12:00:00 GMT

First Light is the UK’s leading initiative enabling young people to realise their potential via creative digital film and media projects. Since launching in 2001, they have enabled over 20,000 budding young filmmakers to write, act, light, direct and produce over 900 films, they have now released details about the Young Film Fund in 2010.

Sandstone Press announcement

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 09:46:00 GMT

Sandstone Press present their new e-catalogue ‘The Eight Outdoor & Travel Books’.

Eden Court Launches Highland Dance Project – Body Currents

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:42:00 GMT

A dynamic collaborative dance workshop and performance project entitled ‘Body Currents’ was officially launched by Eden Court on Wednesday 11th November.