GORDON MACLEAN is now in his second decade as artistic director of the acclaimed An Tobar Arts Centre on Mull, where he has seeded numerous significant projects

I always look forward to visiting Collect – ‘the international art fair for contemporary objects’- in London. For the past 5 years it has been held at the V&A and at the beginning of the year, around the end of January.

H.I.C.A, Dalcrombie, Loch Ruthven, Inverness-shire, until 7 June 2009

Kilmorack Gallery, Kilmorack, until 20 June

Eden Court Theatre, Inverness, until 30 May 2009

In the depth of winter, we planned a Makers Day with An Tobar on Mull.

ALISTAIR PEEBLES wrestles with reflections inspired by Mel Gooding’s recent lecture at the Pier Arts Centre

MORAG MACINNES explores the work of two artists back home in their native Orkney.

Pier Arts Centre, Stromness, Orkney, until 6 June

Inchmore Gallery, Inchmore, Inverness, until 16 May