JANETTE PARK sets the scene for a major retrospective of the work of Orkney artist Stanley Cursiter for Highland 2007

MATT BAKER tells Georgina Coburn about his latest thinking in his ongoing work in the visual arts component of the Inverness city centre regeneration project.

LYNN JOHNSON reports on a busy programme of arts activities in her area.

The launch of her latest book, ‘Women Of The Highlands’, to a packed Waterstones in Inverness in December marked another memorable chapter in the 46-year publishing career of writer KATHARINE STEWART. Peter Urpeth caught up with her for Northings

ALISTAIR PEEBLES looks at what 2007 holds in store for the arts in Orkney and Shetland

BALLET WEST is a national centre for young dancer development in Taynuilt, and are committed to performing professional quality work to as wide a range of people as possible.

GEORGINA COBURN takes a critical look at the nurturing of creative opportunities in the Highlands & Islands.

In 2006/7, we followed progress as the new Moray Art Centre was built.

FIONA HAMPTON, the director of Highland 2007, spoke to Northings on the eve of the launch of what should be a momentous year for arts and culture in the Highlands and Islands

As part of our continuing association with PROFESSOR KENNETH WHITE – which started in 2005 with his appointment as HI~Arts’ first International Fellow – we are very pleased to publish for the first time the text of Prof. White’s annual lecture at the Edinburgh International Book Festival, 2006 (EIBF).