A new exhibition of work by Nichola Martin will be on show at Hung, the contemporary local art and craft gallery in Inverness from Friday 30th September – Monday 31st October 2011.

Catch them if you can. Celtic music’s original and best big band returns to Eden Court.

A new book, Conversations on the Coast, was published on 14 September 2011. The book features photography and interviews with artists and craftspeople from around the coast of the British Isles – all made by Nick Hand during a 6,000-mile cycle journey. The featured craftspeople include a weaver, boat builder, a stick maker, a sculptor, a hat maker, a bicycle mechanic, an animator and typewriter artist.

Here are some of the events taking place at Timespan in Helmsdale over the coming months.

A talented ensemble cast will bring to life the revival of Scottish Opera’s hugely popular production of The Barber of Seville this autumn.

Lasair Ealain, the professionally-led art group based at Bun-sgoil Shlèite are running a series of community outdoor art workshops this term and next.

OneTouch Theatre, Eden Court, Inverness, 26 September 2011.

Various venues, Stromness, Orkney, 23-25 September 2011.

HICA, Dalcrombie, Loch Ruthven, Inverness-shire, until 30 October 2011.

Cromarty Arts Trust seasonal Craft Fair at the Stables in Cromarty is happening from Saturday Oct 29-Sunday Oct 30.