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Northings wrote a new post, Tapestry Short Courses and Masterclasses with Joan Baxter, on the site Northings

Mon, 30 Dec 2013 13:16:01 +0000

Joan Baxter, Tapestry Artist has announced details of forthcoming classes taking place throughout 2013. All these classes are taught from her working tapestry studio in the countryside outside Brora in the North […]

Northings wrote a new post, The future of maps begins with ambitious new project in the Isle of Skye, on the site Northings

Thu, 31 Oct 2013 08:55:04 +0000

ATLAS Arts is delighted to announce the launch of a new map for Portree and the Isle of Skye. Commissioned jointly with the Portree Area Community Trust (PACT).

Visitors to the Isle of Skye will be able to see […]

Northings wrote a new post, JD Fergusson Arts Award open for 2014, on the site Northings

Thu, 31 Oct 2013 08:43:40 +0000

Scottish artists are being invited to apply for the prestigious JD Fergusson Arts Award, which for 2014 provides a significant travel bursary of £4,750 to aid them in furthering their work.

The Award is open to […]

Northings wrote a new post, An Talla Solais News - January 2013 , on the site Northings

Tue, 22 Oct 2013 08:04:04 +0000

An Talla Solais has a round up of their latest news including a line-up of this year’s shows plus some forthcoming courses and a job opportunity.

Pastels for the Petrified
Saturdays 2 – 3.30pm: 26th January, […]

Northings wrote a new post, Dance Performance Project Opportunity, on the site Northings

Sat, 21 Sep 2013 14:43:15 +0000

Dance Performance Project in Findhorn Village

Workshop – 30, 31 August & 1 September (+ rehearsals 8 & 15 September)

Performance – Saturday 21 September

What?

Dance artists Cath Giles & Jackie Adkins […]

Northings wrote a new post, OPEN WINDOWS - project Call for Artists living in Orkney, on the site Northings

Mon, 16 Sep 2013 08:00:03 +0000

They’ve taken a year off but Open Windows is back. 2013 is the year of Rae 200 events organized by Stromness Museum celebrating the life of Dr John Rae. They have decided to run the Open Windows exhibition around […]

Northings wrote a new post, Shinty's Heroes - Curaidhean na Camanachd – to be honoured at Blas 2013, on the site Northings

Fri, 13 Sep 2013 19:00:03 +0000

On the eve of the shinty world’s day of days, the Camanachd Cup Final, and the centenary of the Great War, Blas 2013 will pay tribute to its sporting heroes, many of whom paid the ultimate sacrifice. This musical […]

Northings wrote a new post, The amaSing Music festival, on the site Northings

Sun, 01 Sep 2013 19:00:02 +0000

Over the weekend of August 31st & September 1st 2013 amaSing will bring you an interactive, acousticsong festival. It will take place in Strathpeffer, in the heart of the Scottish Highlands.

The festival will […]

Northings wrote a new post, Caithness Horizons Spring/Summer 2013 Newsletter, on the site Northings

Sat, 03 Aug 2013 07:30:03 +0000

The latest newsletter from Caithness Horizons is now available for download below.

Caithness Horizons Spring Summer newsletter 2013

Source: Caithness Horizons

Northings wrote a new post, BL'AZZ listings for June/July, on the site Northings

Sun, 28 Jul 2013 07:40:08 +0000

Jazz/Blues events for June and July 2013 at Eden Court Theatre, Inverness.

SUNDAY 9th JUNE
BL’AZZ at Eden Court, Bishop’s Road, Inverness presents:
Music for your heart, hands and feet:
‘The Bob Hall […]

Northings wrote a new post, South Uist's Fèis Tìr a’ Mhurain to celebrate 25 years, on the site Northings

Sun, 21 Jul 2013 09:37:51 +0000

It is 25 years since Fèis Tìr a’ Mhurain first took place in South Uist and at the end of July they wish to celebrate this in a special way. As well as running the main Fèis in the new Daliburgh School with the […]

Northings wrote a new post, Southern Fried Festival final line up confirmed, on the site Northings

Sun, 21 Jul 2013 08:15:15 +0000

Scotland’s Festival of American roots music runs from Friday 19 July to Sunday 21 July in Perth.

The Southern Fried Festival line up has been finalised and Scotland’s sixth festival of American roots music is […]

Northings wrote a new post, Shetland Arts’ International Textile Festival programme released, on the site Northings

Wed, 26 Jun 2013 14:31:15 +0000

The full programme for Shetland Arts’ International Textile Festival has now been released and features a number of events for the public including a knitting conference, a textile art exhibition at Bonhoga […]

Northings wrote a new post, Calling all performers on the Black Isle, on the site Northings

Wed, 26 Jun 2013 13:51:23 +0000

Here’s a chance for you to show off your creative talents – all in the comfort of a Cromarty living room.

If you’re part of a rock band, classical music or singing ensemble, folk group, or you write poetry and […]

Northings wrote a new post, Summer Youth Theatre Project – Make a Scene, on the site Northings

Wed, 26 Jun 2013 09:14:51 +0000

Shetland Youth Theatre in partnership with Stomping Ground present Make a Scene – a Youth Theatre Summer Project for two age groups (7-12 and 12-21).

Shetland Arts and Stomping Ground are working together to […]

Northings wrote a new post, Yet more news from Strathpeffer Pavilion, on the site Northings

Mon, 24 Jun 2013 14:39:46 +0000

As of 24 June 2013, upcoming events include

28 June 8 pm Scottish Chamber Orchestra – the SCO makes its popular annual visit to the Pavilion. Under the baton of dynamic young conductor Gergely Madaras, the SCO […]

Northings wrote a new post, Award-winning show Flâneurs set for Inverness performance, on the site Northings

Mon, 24 Jun 2013 11:38:16 +0000

Inverness born and raised Jenna Watt is returning to the Highland capital on Saturday 6 July to perform her award-winning production Flâneurs as part of the Play Pieces lunchtime season.

Winner of a Scotsman […]

Northings wrote a new post, Strathpeffer Pavilion news, on the site Northings

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 15:39:29 +0000

As of 19 June 2013, upcoming events include

28 June 8 pm Scottish Chamber Orchestra – the SCO makes its popular annual visit to the Pavilion. Under the baton of dynamic young conductor Gergely Madaras, the SCO […]

Northings wrote a new post, Mareel shortlisted for Andrew Doolan Prize for Best Building in Scotland, on the site Northings

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:32:14 +0000

Mareel has been shortlisted for the Andrew Doolan Prize for the Best Building in Scotland, by the Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland (RIAS).

Managed by Shetland Arts Development Agency, the leading […]

Northings wrote a new post, Lecture will interest all who love Caithness and its cultural history, on the site Northings

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 16:41:30 +0000

North Highland Connections will present a lecture which will interest all who have a love for Caithness and its cultural history.

Dr Donna Heddle, Director of the Centre for Nordic Studies at the Orkney and […]

Northings wrote a new post, Patchwork Meadow Exhibition at Caithness Horizons, on the site Northings

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 10:06:23 +0000

Patchwork Meadow Exhibition

Wild Flower Workshop With Fibre Artist Joanne B. Kaar Talk by Dr Seona Anderson from Plantlife International

Exhibition—Friday 28th June until Sunday 28th July 2013 […]

Northings wrote a new post, Macbeth opens new Perth Theatre season, on the site Northings

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 10:03:41 +0000

Shakespeare’s shortest and most brutal tragedy, Macbeth, opens the 2013/2014 Perth Theatre season directed by Horsecross Arts creative director for theatre Rachel O’Riordan in a co-production with the Tron […]

Northings wrote a new post, National Theatre of Scotland, Blas Festival and National Trust for Scotland celebrate Gaelic song, on the site Northings

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 10:31:35 +0000

The National Theatre of Scotland and Blas Festival in partnership with the National Trust for Scotland present

A Little Bird Blown off Course

Created and performed by Fiona J […]

Northings wrote a new post, Mareel wins national awards in architectural excellence, on the site Northings

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 09:36:38 +0000

Mareel was one of only five Scottish projects to receive a RIBA (Royal Institute of British Architects) National Award for architectural excellence and is now shortlisted for RIBA’s top award, the Stirling Prize. […]

Northings wrote a new post, Mysterious Postcard sparks Theatre production, on the site Northings

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 08:34:10 +0000

When Francesca Millican-Slater discovered a postcard in an old junk shop, she had no idea about the journey it would take her on, a journey which brings her to the Highlands later this month.

Back in 2003, […]

Northings wrote a new post, Scottish Chamber Orchestra brings Beethoven’s Symphony No 3 to Strathpeffer Pavilion, on the site Northings

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 13:53:16 +0000

Following sell-out performances in recent years, the Scottish Chamber Orchestra makes its much anticipated return to Strathpeffer Pavilion this summer to perform Beethoven’s thrilling Symphony No 3 ‘Eroica’, as […]

Northings wrote a new post, Stone Letter Carving Course at the Stables, on the site Northings

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 11:48:45 +0000

Cromarty Arts Trust is delighted that Richard Kindersley will be making a welcome return to Cromarty in September to run a 6 day stone letter carving project for apprentices. Dates for the workshops are Monday […]

Northings wrote a new post, Art in the Landscape season opens at Bonhoga Gallery, on the site Northings

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 08:53:11 +0000

Shetland Arts’ Art in the Landscape season opens this week at Bonhoga Gallery with a fantastic opportunity on Saturday to join internationally renowned artist Julie Brook in an outdoor drawing workshop.

The […]

Northings wrote a new post, VOYAGE: a journey in tiny steps & Andrew Mackenzie, on the site Northings

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 08:50:35 +0000

VOYAGE: a journey in tiny steps & Andrew Mackenzie: Approaching The Verge

22nd June – 21st July 2012

(including silent auction for VOYAGE 22nd – 24th June)

Open 10am – 4pm daily

Free entry

An Talla […]

Northings wrote a new post, The Scottish Ensemble’s 2013/14 Season , on the site Northings

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 10:39:01 +0000

The Scottish Ensemble’s 2013/14 Season

Musical journeys around Scotland and Europe

The Scottish Ensemble will launch its 2013/14 season at the Music Hall in Aberdeen on Friday 7 June 2013. The choice of […]

Northings wrote a new post, Industry experts to give free lecture on Gaelic in publishing, on the site Northings

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 10:36:26 +0000

A well-known Gaelic writer and the director of the Gaelic Books Council will give a free talk on Gaelic in publishing in Benbecula this month.

Catriona Lexy Campbell, a published novelist and poet from Lewis, […]

Northings wrote a new post, Six weeks to go until Heb Celt, on the site Northings

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 15:27:59 +0000

Yes not long to go now until our 18th annual HebCelt. We’re already in full-on mode preparing behind the scenes.

There are some new updates and additions to the website which we hope is of interest.

The new […]

Northings wrote a new post, Jimmy Chisholm, on the site Northings

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 10:45:37 +0000

Dickens at Pitlochry
Inverness-born actor JIMMY CHISHOLM talks about his acclaimed performance as novelist Charles Dickens, part of the summer season at the Pitlochry Festival Theatre.

THE SHOW is called […]

Northings wrote a new post, THE ALBERTS (Evanton, Saturday 11 December 2004), on the site Northings

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 10:45:04 +0000

Who Needs the Oscars When You Can Have The Alberts? HELEN SLATER braves the paparazzi and gets into the swing of things as Arts in Motion hand out the glittering prizes.

“HEY, YOU WERE at Cannes last year […]

Northings wrote a new post, KAREN MATHESON (Royal Concert Hall, Glasgow, Friday 21 January 2005), on the site Northings

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 10:45:02 +0000

FIONA MACKENZIE finds Karen Matheson practising the art of reinventing herself.

AS A PRELUDE to the release of her new solo album, Karen Matheson filled the Royal Concert Hall at the end of the second week […]

Northings wrote a new post, JULIE FOWLIS AND MUIREANN NIC AMHLAOIBH (Hootananny, Inverness, Monday 21 February 2005), on the site Northings

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 10:45:01 +0000

FIONA MACKENZIE hears two young singers who epitomise the feature of Gaelic – and Gaelige.

IT MAY HAVE been snowing outside, but the atmosphere in Hootananny was full of Celtic warmth and ‘bon-homie’ with the […]

Northings wrote a new post, INTENDED USE - NEW AND RECENT WORK BY LORRAINE BESANT (Loft Gallery, Orkney, April 2005), on the site Northings

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 10:44:59 +0000

CAROL DUNBAR reflects on an exhibition of new and recent work by Lorraine Besant, and wider issues in the perception of ‘arts’ and ‘crafts’.

INTENDED USE was a moving and thought-provoking account of the […]

Northings wrote a new post, ORKNEY FOLK FESTIVAL (Stromness, Orkney, 26-29 May 2005), on the site Northings

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 10:44:57 +0000

LEAH SEATOR rounds up the action at the damp but delightful Orkney Folk Festival.
THE WEATHER turned sour for the 23rd annual Orkney Folk Festival last weekend, but there was no way a bit of rain would put a […]

Northings wrote a new post, BLUE/ORANGE (Brunton Theatre, Musselburgh and on tour May/June 2005), on the site Northings

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 10:44:56 +0000

MARK FISHER found himself glued to his seat during Rapture Theatre’s latest touring production.

MADNESS HAS a special place in the theatre. Whether it’s ‘Hamlet’ or ‘One Flew over the Cuckoo’s Nest’, […]

Northings wrote a new post, ST MAGNUS FESTIVAL 1 (Orkney, 17 - 22 June 2005), on the site Northings

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 10:44:54 +0000

In the first of two extended reports, ALISTAIR PEEBLES looks back on another successful St Magnus Festival and addresses the mystery of how do they do that in Orkney?

HOW TO BEGIN. And how did it all begin – […]

Northings wrote a new post, ST MAGNUS FESTIVAL 2 (Orkney, 17 - 22 June 2005), on the site Northings

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 10:44:53 +0000

ALISTAIR PEEBLES continues his appraisal of this year’s St Magnus Festival, focusing on the Bosnian strand of the programme.

THE FESTIVAL was launched this year in Kirkwall Town Hall, and in the context of […]

Northings wrote a new post, CO-OPERATIVE CAMBRIDGE FOLK FESTIVAL 2009 (Cherry Hinton Hall, Cambridge, 30 July-2 August 2009), on the site Northings

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 10:44:51 +0000

SUE WILSON hears a strong Scottish presence add to the good vibes in a classic Cambridge year.

THERE WERE lots of cherishable wee moments, images and phrases that encapsulated elements of this year’s 45th […]

Northings wrote a new post, NAIRN INTERNATIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL (Community Centre and The Classroom, Nairn, 3-8 August 2009), on the site Northings

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 10:44:49 +0000

ALISON KERR finds much to enjoy in a trimmed back programme at Nairn

IT MAY have been a man down and have been a reduced programme in the first place, but the Nairn International Jazz Festival still managed to […]

Northings wrote a new post, SHETLAND YOUTH THEATRE - THE CANTERBURY TALES (The Garrison Theatre, Lerwick, Shetland, 27-29 August 2009), on the site Northings

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 10:44:48 +0000

KAREN EMSLIE sees Shetland Youth Theatre take a fresh look at a literary classic

SHETLAND Youth Theatre (SYT) was established in 1994. Its first production, Dracula, was performed in the North Star, Shetland’s […]

Northings wrote a new post, BLAS: AN AIFREANN GHAIDHLIG / GAELIC MASS (St Andrew's Cathedral, Inverness, 4 September 2009), on the site Northings

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 10:44:46 +0000

GEORGE MACKAY hears the premiere of Blair Douglas’s new Gaelic Mass.

ARTHUR CORMACK, the fear an tighe for this opening night concert in the Blas Festival, revealed that fellow Skyeman Blair Douglas had […]

Northings wrote a new post, BLAS: CÈILIDH AIG A' BHUN-SGOIL (Bun-sgoil Ghàidhlig Inbhir Nis, Inverness, 8 September 2009), on the site Northings

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 10:44:45 +0000

SUE WILSON glimpses some potential future Gaelic performers alongside more familiar names

AS A concrete counter-argument to claims that Gaelic is a dead or dying language, you couldn’t do much better than the […]

Northings wrote a new post, BLAS: FAMILY TIES (Glenurquhart Village Hall, Drumnadrochit, 7 September 2009), on the site Northings

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 10:44:43 +0000

FIONA MACKENZIE decides family ties work their own magic in music, but wonders if they might include both sexes next time

IF THERE was ever a series of concerts designed to demonstrate what the Blas […]

Northings wrote a new post, BLAS: CELTIC COUSINS (Inverness Airport, Dalcross, Inverness, 9 September 2009), on the site Northings

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 10:44:42 +0000

SUE WILSON discovers that airports can be fun

APPEARING here with her own band, Tread, The Chieftains’ harpist Triona Marshall surely spoke for everyone present when she described this Blas concert as the most […]

Northings wrote a new post, BLAS: GÙTHAN NAN GAIDHEAL - GAELIC VOICES (Dingwall Academy, Dingwall, 10 September 2009), on the site Northings

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 10:44:40 +0000

FIONA MACKENZIE enjoys Gaelic songs old and new.

THE GAELIC language is at the heart of the Blas Festival and so a concert entitled “Gaelic Voices” would be expected to have just that, so this evening of Gaelic […]

Northings wrote a new post, BLAS: DOUGIE MACLEAN BAND / CANNTAIREACHD / FÈIS NA H-ÒIGE & FÈIS A BHAILE (Empire Theatre, Eden Court, Inverness, 10 September 2009), on the site Northings

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 10:44:39 +0000

SUE WILSON checks out the next generation alongside one of Scottish music’s enduring personalities.

AS WITH The Chieftains’ appearance at Blas last year, the festival’s organisers once again capitalised […]