ANDY ROSS takes a personal view of the crucial role of the Internet and other technologies in delivery of the arts in a rural community

Our behind-the-scenes look into the lives of arts people in the Highlands and Islands continues as ROBERT LIVINGSTON, Director of arts development agency, HI~Arts, records his hectic May 2003.

THE NEW Scottish Trad Music Awards aim to celebrate Scotland’s rich musical heritage and in doing so, create a high profile annual event to bring traditional music centre stage.

PETER URPETH conjures up the unique atmosphere of one of the leading folk and traditional music occasions of the year, the HEBRIDEAN CELTIC FESTIVAL on Lewis.

KENNY MATHIESON explains why you should check out THE HOLMES BROTHERS when they embark on a short Highland Tour later this month. THE HOLMES BROTHERS made their Highland debut 5 years ago at the first ever Highland Festival, and have been back three times since with their distinctive blend of blues, gospel, R&B, soul, and […]

IAN STEPHEN describes his ongoing Creative Scotland Award project

KENNY MATHIESON looks at the work of KEN RAMAGE in establishing the Nairn International Jazz Festival.

Inverness-born actor JIMMY CHISHOLM talks about his acclaimed performance as novelist Charles Dickens, part of the summer season at the Pitlochry Festival Theatre.

PETER URPETH brings us the lowdown on the packed programme of the 2003 Hebridean Celtic Festival

LOCHABER ROCK BAND CARSON are currently flying the flag for the Highland’s strong indie rock scene. In January 2003 they competed in the Daily Record’s search for the best Scottish guitar band and marked a year of hard work and commitment by winning the accolade in the final heat at the Garage in Glasgow. Their […]