After 10 years of publication, 'Northings' (the monthly arts e-magazine for the Highlands & Islands) closed down in 2013 and is archived here. High Life Highland is pleased to enable this extensive body of work to remain accessible to the public. Please note, though, that material will not be updated or added.

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Rionnagan ciùil na Gàidhlig am measg luchd-ceumnachaidh an t-Sabhail

13 Oct 2011 in Gaelic, Highland, Music, News

Bha Julie Fowlis, a choisinn an duais airson Seinneadair Dùthchasach na Bliadhna bho BBC Radio 2, agus Gillebrìde MacIllemhaoil, a bhuannaich Bonn Òr a’ Chomuinn Ghaidhealaich agus a tha air duais bho Na Trads fhaighinn, am measg nan 45 oileanach a choisinn ceuman agus a fhuair teisteanasan cùrsa bho Phrionnsapal na Colaiste, An t-Oll Boyd Robasdan aig Ceumnachd bhliadhnail Sabhal Mòr Ostaig Dihaoine.

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Gaelic music stars join graduation success at Sabhal Mòr Ostaig UHI

13 Oct 2011 in Gaelic, Highland, Music, News

Former BBC Radio 2 Folk Singer of the Year, Julie Fowlis, and Mod Gold medalist and Trad Award winner, Gillebrìde MacMillan, were among the 45 students awarded degrees and course certificates from College Principal, Professor Boyd Robertson,at Sabhal Mòr Ostaig’s annual graduation ceremony on Friday (7 October 2011).

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Aros programme of events for October & November

12 Oct 2011 in Dance & Drama, Film, Gaelic, Highland, Music, News

The latest Tachartasan/What’s On for Talla Shomhairle at the Aros Centre in Portree, which includes the film programme for October and into November 2011, together with the concert and theatre programme.

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Nominations open for MG Alba Trad Music Awards

4 Oct 2011 in Gaelic, Music, News

It’s that time of year again when nominations are open for the annual MG Alba Scots Trad Music Awards.

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Scotland’s Islands – What’s on in October

30 Sep 2011 in Argyll & the Islands, Dance & Drama, Gaelic, Heritage, Highland, Music, News, Orkney, Outer Hebrides, Shetland, Visual Arts & Crafts, Writing

No way are Scotland’s Islands slowing down as autumn approaches! Not a bit of it. October’s a truly sparkling month with great music and comedy in the northern isles and a feast of storytelling at events from Cumbrae to Bute, to Skye and the Hebrides, to Orkney and Shetland.

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Review by Joanne Stephen

Julie Fowlis

28 Sep 2011 in Gaelic, Highland, Music, Reviews, Showcase

Julie Fowlis

OneTouch Theatre, Eden Court, Inverness, 26 September 2011.

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Minister launches Fèis development body’s Gaelic promotional campaign

26 Sep 2011 in Gaelic, News

Fèisean nan Gàidheal this week held its Annual Conference which was addressed by the Minister for Gaelic, Dr Alasdair Allan MSP.

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Minister to launch Fèis development body’s Gaelic promotional campaign

23 Sep 2011 in Gaelic, News

Following one of the most successful Blas Festivals yet, Fèisean nan Gàidheal will this weekhold its Annual Conference which will be addressed by the Minister for Gaelic, Dr Alasdair Allan MSP.

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Sell-out success as the curtain falls on Blas 2011

19 Sep 2011 in Festival, Gaelic, Highland, Music, News

Audience response to the seventh festival’s programme of events has been described by festival organisers as “magnificent”.

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Review by Kenny Mathieson

Blas 2011: Hallaig, A Musical Celebration of Sorley MacLean

19 Sep 2011 in Festival, Gaelic, Highland, Music, Reviews, Showcase

Sorley Maclean at Hallaig, Raasay, c. 1982 (photo Dr Julian Thoms, Sorley Maclean Trust)

St Andrews Cathedral, Inverness, 16 September 2011.

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