Twenty authors have been shortlisted to win £30,000 in the Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust Book Awards 2012, in partnership with Creative Scotland.

The internationally celebrated production of Tosca was first seen in 1980 and has since been enjoyed by audiences around the world.

goNORTH are pleased to announce the introduction of the Local Heroes Stage to goNORTH 2012.

Old Bridge Inn, Aviemore, 28 April 2012.

Dave Smith plays a major role in both of the remaining North By North East touring shows this summer.

Queen’s Hall, Edinburgh, 28 April 2012, and touring.

A group of Caithness youngsters spent the first week of their Easter holiday working on a music project about the Pentland Firth.

Inverness Chamber Music goes into the summer break by presenting a virtuoso classical accordionist and an acclaimed violinist.

Empire Theatre, Eden Court, Inverness, 28 April 2012.

Empire Theatre, Eden Court, Inverness, 27 April 2012.