The cream of Scotland’s young traditional musical talent is touring the country in the next few weeks.

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.

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).

An open invitation to all those interested in music and music education to join Xen in his musical fact-finding mission to raise money for, and to promote and raise the profile of music and music education throughout the country.

A stimulating exhibition ‘Natural Connections’ is showing at the Birnam Arts Centre from now to 28 October (10 – 5pm). The exhibition comprises work by Perthshire Visual Arts Forum (PVAF) members on a theme focusing on the way all things natural and living relate to and depend on each other.

Coming to the Swanson Gallery this week (14th October 2011) is an exhibition of three outstanding craft makers who live and work in the Highlands.

An annual competition from the Isle of Skye. Brought to you by The Skye Literary Salon and The Isle of Skye Baking Company.

Oct Mon 10th to Sat 15th – midday til 6pm daily In the chapel, Bishop’s Palace, Eden Court.

Grass weavings by Angus MacPhee who lived in Craig Dunain psychiatric hospital for 50 years.

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.

subsist is to take place at The Bike Shed in Inverness this week (Wednesday 12th, Thursday 13th, Friday 14th and Saturday 15th October 2011).