GEORGINA COBURN outlines the progress made through the latest phase of the refurbishment of the Timepan centre in Helmsdale

An Lanntair in Stornoway, Isle of Lewis

IAN STEPHEN has been involved in both of the Triangle Trust International Artists Workshops held so far in the Highlands & Islands, once as an artist as once as resident boatman. The Lewis-based writer, artist and sailor sets the scene for this month’s Three Islands Workshop on the island of Hoy

Eden Court Theatre, Inverness

NORTHINGS hears about the work of Highland Council’s Màiri Mhòr Gaelic Song Fellow, Dingwall-based singer FIONA MACKENZIE

IAN STEPHEN considers an audio visual performance from Shetland by poet Robert Alan Jamieson as perceived from another island

ALISTAIR PEEBLES completes his two-part celebration of the re-opened Piers Arts Centre in Stromness

FIONA HAMPTON, the director of Highland 2007, reflects on the strengths and weaknesses of the Highland Year of Culture

GEORGINA COBURN discusses plans for a new Highland Gallery and Museum with the Chair of the steering group, Professor Duncan Macmillan

THE FIRST EVENT of its kind in the Highlands, Hi-Ex! will bring a host of comic artists and exhibitors to the area in an exciting two day programme of screenings, talks, interviews, panel discussions, workshops and an exhibition of original comic art. GEORGINA COBURN spoke to organisers Vicky Stonebridge and Richmond Clements.