A new book, Conversations on the Coast, was published on 14 September 2011. The book features photography and interviews with artists and craftspeople from around the coast of the British Isles – all made by Nick Hand during a 6,000-mile cycle journey. The featured craftspeople include a weaver, boat builder, a stick maker, a sculptor, a hat maker, a bicycle mechanic, an animator and typewriter artist.

Here are some of the events taking place at Timespan in Helmsdale over the coming months.

A talented ensemble cast will bring to life the revival of Scottish Opera’s hugely popular production of The Barber of Seville this autumn.

Lasair Ealain, the professionally-led art group based at Bun-sgoil Shlèite are running a series of community outdoor art workshops this term and next.

Cromarty Arts Trust seasonal Craft Fair at the Stables in Cromarty is happening from Saturday Oct 29-Sunday Oct 30.

You’ve Been Trumped will screen as part of the Take One Action Film Festival.

Rotary Club of Inverness Riverside present “It’s Cinderella Right Enough”.

Local wildlife photographer Charlie Phillips joins forces with Kyle of Sutherland Heritage Society for 16 day photographic exhibition as part of Highland Archaeology Festival.

October 2011 sees a third year for a Highland programme of the Scottish Mental Health Arts & Film Festival.

an evening of music and talk on a mental health theme.