A new publication and directory of over 70 international designers and artists, profiling Whalsay textile designers Andrea Williamson and Jen Deschênes, will be launched at Bonhoga Gallery in Shhetland this December 2011.

Scotlands Islands has issued their latest round up of what’s on this December 2011.

Highlands and Islands makers Jen Deschenes, Eileen Gatt and Andrea Williamson are all featured in a new book called ‘The New Artisans – Handmade Designs for Contemporary Living’ by Olivier Dupon.

An exhibition of work by Thomas Woore is taking place at Da Gadderie in Shetland from 26th November 2011 – 2nd January 2012.

In this the Year of Scottish Islands Transatlantic Sessions are performing their first ever show in Shetland.

The Shetland Arts and Crafts Christmas Craft Fair is to take place at the Clickimin Centre this weekend (Friday 11th – 13th November 2011).

Shetland Arts Development Agency (SADA) is delighted to announce that following a rigorous selection process, it has commissioned five Readers in Residence for the Creative Futures – Readers in Residence programme.

Action, music, drama, reflection and poetry in the mellow season across the islands in November.

Da Gadderie, Shetland Museum and Arcvhives, Lerwick, Shetland, until 20 November 2011.

Empire Theatre, Eden Court, Inverness, 17 October 2011.