PATSY DYER, an accredited storyteller, writer and award winning garden designer, describes her work in Auchindrain Museum and on an associated visit to Slovakia.

Campbeltown, 9-14 April 2007

The Argyll-based WALKING THEATRE COMPANY – Sadie Dixon-Spain and Liam Calgie – aim to take their flexible brand of theatre to the people.

BALLET WEST is a national centre for young dancer development in Taynuilt, and are committed to performing professional quality work to as wide a range of people as possible.

MICHAEL RUSSELL welcomes the continuing growth of Cowalfest on the eve of this year’s event.

BRIAN MORTON considers the changing relationship of the Royal National Mod and its host town for this year, Dunoon

EILEEN RAE looks at the Argyll & Bute residencies based in the artistic retreat at Cove Park.

An Tobar, Tobermory, until 29 September 2006

GEORGINA COBURN has been out and about the meeting visual artists and organisations throughout the Highlands and Islands to prepare a report for HI~Arts. Georgina airs some of the issues raised during interviews, and invites feedback from Northings readers ahead of the final report and associated conference later this year.

MULL THEATRE are celebrating their final season in the cramped confines of Dervaig, and looking forward to an even more expansive future in their new home.