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

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.

Clickimin Centre, Lerwick, Wednesday 6 August 2003

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 […]

CAILEAN MACLEAN reports on the celebrations of a 200 year old link between Skye and Prince Edward Island.