Stirling-based roofer-poet William Letford, one of the very first winners of a Scottish Book Trust New Writers Award, has secured a publishing deal with Carcanet Press for his first volume of poetry.

An exhibition of designer crafts including new and original work from Orkneys professional crafts people is currently on at Northlight Gallery in Stromness

A chance meeting with Martin Stephenson led to Ally Macleod’s debut recording.

A new publication and directory of over 70 international designers and artists, profiling Whalsay textile designers Andrea Williamson and Jen Deschênes, will be launched at Bonhoga Gallery in Shhetland this December 2011.

Eden Court Theatre’s Creative Team will be adding an extra sprinkle of Christmas magic to Inverness’ Victorian Market.

The Scottish Chamber Orchestra announce the appointment of Richard Egarr and Alexander Janiczek as Associate Artists.

Local Origins Rural Network (LORN) has just issued its latest newsletter with details of up and coming events this December 2011.

A new exhibition entitled 60×60@60; (works by Moray Art Club, celebrating their 60th year), opens this Saturday 3 December at 3 pm at Moray Art Centre, Findhorn.

Scotlands Islands has issued their latest round up of what’s on this December 2011.

Join North Lands Creative Glass for their drop-in Christmas Family Day on Sunday 11 December 2011, 12.00 – 16.00.