Artforms

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.

Feature by Northings

An Tarsainn/The Crossing

1 Jul 2003 in Features, Highland, Visual Arts & Crafts

CAILEAN MACLEAN reports on the celebrations of a 200 year old link between Skye and Prince Edward Island.

Feature by Peter Urpeth

Peter Urpeth on Gaelic Music

1 Jul 2003 in Features, Gaelic, Music

The Waulking Songs of Barra provided a life-changing epiphany for PETER URPETH, but why does the music of the Gael remain marginalised within the national context of folk and music events?

Feature by Northings

Loch Shiel in Sound and Vision

30 Jun 2003 in Features, Music

KENNY MATHIESON reports on a multimedia project aimed at bringing together the music, history, characters and scenery of the Highlands and Islands. TWO FAMILIAR figures on the Highland music scene have teamed up to launch a multilayered initiative intended to showcase not only the wealth of traditional music in the Highlands and Islands, but also […]

Feature by Peter Urpeth