Orkney-based Dr Jane Downes will be the course leader on the new undergraduate archaeology degree starting at the University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) in September.

Public voting has seen two women artistes chosen for the Hebridean Celtic Festival’s Hall of Fame.

Katie Laing visits a new gallery and cafe at Seilebost.

Ardbuidhe Gallery is located in a secluded bay on the east side of Harris.

Katie Laing reports on the aims and aspirations of the Scottish Government’s latest focus event, The Year of Scotland’s Islands.

The Hebridean Celtic Festival is an international musical and cultural celebration based in Stornoway, Isle of Lewis in the Hebrides.

Annual Hebridean book festival bringing together world-class authors in an inspiring island setting.

An Lanntair, Stornoway, Isle of Lewis, 14 May 2011.

Small contemporary art gallery in the Bays of Harris in the Western Isles.

KATIE LAING caught up with Alyth McCormack ahead of her return to her native Lewis.