James Mackenzie is to team up with Belfast duo The 1930s for a co-headline UK tour .

IG:LU, Church Street, Inverness, until 21 December 2011.

Jessica Ramm will be presenting the visual research she has been developing as Visual Artist in Residence at Sabhal Mòr Ostaig at an evening of art, performance and discussion on Wednesday 14th December 2011.

39 Albert Street, Kirkwall, Orkney, until 9 December 2011.

OneTouch Theatre, Eden Court, Inverness, 8 December 2011.

Celtic Connections unveiled plans to stage a two-night music event on the Isle of Skye in Spring 2012.

They have had a busy 25th anniversary year at Fèis Rois with lots of performances, special projects and events, including publishing a new Fèis Rois book.

Lofty Arts will take place from 10am – 12 noon on Sunday 18th December at East Grange Farm, Kinloss.

Catherine Turnbull talked to Orkney-based wildlife artist Tim Wootton.

Forthcoming events at Bogbain Farm, Inverness.