An exhibition of contemporary children’s book illustration curated by author Julia Donaldson and organised by The Park Gallery, Falkirk and Artlink Central is due to start a tour of the UK following the recent news that Julia Donaldson has been appointed Children’s Laureate. It has been announced this week that Shetland Arts’ Bonhoga Gallery is to be the first venue in the tour, in a change to their exhibition schedule for this August/September.

North Rock Gallery is celebrating all things Coastal with the opening of its Summer exhibition ‘COAST’ (16 June- 13 September 2011).

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.

The Shetland Folk Festival is a non-profit, volunteer driven organization dedicated to presenting the best folk music from around the globe to the local community and visitors alike.

Europe’s largest fire festival held in Lerwick on the last Tuesday of January.

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

Annual festival run by the Shetland Accordion and Fiddle Club.

Shetland’s annual Film Festival is curated by Linda Ruth Williams and Mark Kermode.

Shetland’s acclaimed fiddle school and cultural festival.

Shetland Arts & Crafts Association are proud to announce the launch of Shetland’s first ever Craft Trail. Around forty craftspeople, artists and related shops and outlets are participating in opening their workshops or studios –to visitors. Some studios are purpose built and professional; sometimes the studio is just a corner of a house – visitors can buy direct from the craftmakers, designers and artists or commission a special gift.