Features

After 10 years of publication, 'Northings' (the monthly arts e-magazine for the Highlands & Islands) closed down in 2013 and is archived here. High Life Highland is pleased to enable this extensive body of work to remain accessible to the public. Please note, though, that material will not be updated or added.

Feature by Northings

Inverclyde Music Festival: Making A Difference

9 Feb 2010 in Argyll & the Islands, Features, Festival, Music

MARK MORPURGO reports on the latest Inverclyde Music Festival, and considers what lies behind the list of winners.

Feature by Barry Gordon

Ryan Cook & Darren MacLeod

20 Nov 2009 in Features, Highland, Music

BARRY GORDON catches up with two promoters bringing touring rock and pop bands to Caithness.

Feature by Northings

Homecoming Rhapsody: Celebrating Young Argyll

1 Oct 2009 in Argyll & the Islands, Dance & Drama, Features, Music

MARK MORPURGO looks forward to a big Homecoming celebration in Argyll & Bute

Feature by Northings

Cowal Collaboration

7 Sep 2009 in Argyll & the Islands, Features, Music, Visual Arts & Crafts

MARK MORPURGO of Lochgoilhead Fiddle Workshop sets the scene for a co-operative venture in Cowal

Feature by Sue Wilson

Fred Morrison

2 Sep 2009 in Features, Music

SUE WILSON caught up with Uist piper Fred Morrison ahead of the launch of his third solo recording, Outlands

Feature by Northings

Misha Somerville in Africa

23 Aug 2009 in Features, Music, Writing

ANDREW MACKAY reports on Highland musician Misha Somerville’s trip to Africa and the book he wrote about the highs and lows of travelling through West Africa