Shetland

After 10 years of publication, 'Northings' (the monthly arts e-magazine for the Highlands & Islands) closed down in 2013 and is archived here. High Life Highland is pleased to enable this extensive body of work to remain accessible to the public. Please note, though, that material will not be updated or added.

Feature by Georgina Coburn

Paul Bloomer

1 Apr 2007 in Features, Shetland, Visual Arts & Crafts

GEORGINA COBURN examines the work of Shetland-based visual artist Paul Bloomer.

Review by Northings

Soup

23 Feb 2007 in Reviews, Shetland, Visual Arts & Crafts

Bonhoga Gallery, Weisdale Mill, Shetland, 2007, run finished

Feature by Northings

Arts in The Northern Isles

4 Feb 2007 in Features, Orkney, Shetland

ALISTAIR PEEBLES looks at what 2007 holds in store for the arts in Orkney and Shetland

Feature by Northings

Shetland is Muse for Furniture Designer

2 Dec 2006 in Features, Shetland, Visual Arts & Crafts

TINA ROSE explores the influences of Shetland born furniture maker CECIL TAIT.

Feature by Northings

Thomas Fraser Memorial Festival

13 Nov 2006 in Features, Music, Shetland

ROB ELLEN makes a pilgrimage to celebrates Shetland’s country music heritage and the legacy of Thomas Fraser

Feature by Northings

Shetland Book Festival

1 Oct 2006 in Features, Festival, Shetland, Writing

ALISTAIR PEEBLES reflects on the recent changes in the arts infrastructure in Shetland, and looks back on last month’s very successful book event

Feature by Northings

Shetland Writers Residency

1 Sep 2006 in Features, Shetland, Writing

SUSANNA JONES has recently completed a short appointment as writer in residence with Shetland Arts, and reflects on the experience of getting to know the islands and the people, and on the influence that may have on her own work.

Feature by Georgina Coburn

Visual Arts Report

1 Aug 2006 in Argyll & the Islands, Features, Highland, Moray, Orkney, Outer Hebrides, Shetland, Visual Arts & Crafts

GEORGINA COBURN has been out and about the meeting visual artists and organisations throughout the Highlands and Islands to prepare a report for HI~Arts. Georgina airs some of the issues raised during interviews, and invites feedback from Northings readers ahead of the final report and associated conference later this year.