7/2/2010
North Highland Connections Advance Notices For 2010

FEBRUARY ___________________________________________________________ RSAMD String-players residency directed by Robert Irvine _________________________________________________ Our partnership with the Royal Scottish Academy of Music & Drama will result in an interesting variety of residencies and public concerts.  The first, at Tain, Ross-shire, will be the postponed residency of string players, under the direction of Robert Irvine, the celebrated cellist and teacher.   ... [more]

30/1/2010
Cinn-latha Sgoile Samhraidh Dràma 2010 gam foillseachadh

Cinn-latha Sgoile Samhraidh Dràma 2010 gam foillseachadh Eadar 5 agus 16 Iuchar 2010 bidh Gàidheil òga a' faighinn cothrom sgilean thèatar aig ìre phroifeasanta ionnsachadh an cuideachd feadhainn de na cleasaichean as fheàrr ann an saoghal na Gàidhlig.   Tha an Sgoil Shamhraidh Dhràma, a tha ga ruith le Fèisean na Gàidheal, gu bhith a' gabhail àite ann am Port Rìgh a-rithist am-bliadhna.   ... [more]

29/1/2010
The Loch Of Mey Monster Competition 2009

'Another World' Is there life on another planet? What is it? Where is it? Write a story or draw a picture about life on another world...   Competition Winners! Writing Lizzie Castle- Castletown Primary School Tayler Willmott - Dornoch Primary School Gina Alexander - Thrumster Primary School Picture Winner ; Finlay Maclennan - Dornoch Primary Special Merit -Ben Mackay - Dornoch Primary Best School - Dornoch Primary.   ... [more]

22/1/2010
Connected Lives 13 February 2010

Connected Lives - EVENT INFORMATION: Event Title: 'Darwin-Miller- Dick: Connected Lives' - A day of talks and discussion to celebrate Darwin's birth and some north Highland connections.   Event Venue: Caithness Horizons, Old Town Hall, Thurso, Caithness KW14 8AJ Date of Event: 13th February 2010 Times: 10.00am-4.00pm [Check programme for details of individual talks] Refreshments and a buffet lunch will be available FREE event - Booking advised, but not essential For detailed information on the programme or bookings: Tel 01847 896508 E-mail: info[AT]caithnesshorizons.co.uk For detailed more information contact: ·Christine Russell, Education & Community Officer, Caithness Horizons 01847 896508 christinerussell[AT]caithnesshorizons.co.uk ·Pat Kieran MBE, Chair Caithness Branch, British Science Association 01847 811287 pat_kieran[AT]yahoo.com 2009 saw the bi-centennial of Charles Darwin's birth.   ... [more]

21/1/2010
3-D Natural Magic Show For Local Galleries

An exhibition of stereoscopic images by artist Calum Colvin entitled 'Natural Magic' is currently on show at Inverness Museum & Art Gallery before going on display in Thurso, Wick and Kingussie.   The exhibition is inspired by Scotsman David Brewster (1781 - 1868) who pioneered 3-D in Victorian Britain and is an open-ended exploration of a time of great change in science, religion, nationality and our understanding of the visual world.   ... [more]

20/1/2010
Art Competition Open To Primary Schools In Caithness

CLAN GUNN SOCIETY CAITHNESS ART PROJECT ART COMPETITION OPEN TO PRIMARY SCHOOLS IN CAITHNESS The Clan Gunn Society is holding an art competition for children in Primary schools in Caithness.  The theme for the competition is: MY CAITHNESS: Land and Sea There are two categories for entrants: · Ages 7 - 9 · Ages 10 -11 There will be 1st, 2nd and 3rd prizes in both categories 1st Prize will be a package of art materials for you, a digital camera for your school and a free session for your class at the Clan Gunn Heritage Centre in Latheron, Caithness.   ... [more]

18/1/2010
Big Dance Tuition Programme Hits Caithness This Week

New Year kicks off with Body Currents exciting dance programme in Caithness The New Year is in full swing and to celebrate, the Body Currents dance programme, run by Eden Court, is launching their new range of exciting classes in Caithness this week for all ages and all abilities.   Caithness-based Dance Catalysts, Jill Kingdon and Juta Campbell, who run the outreach programme in the area and host each class, have compiled a programme full of diversity that would make Len Goodman proud.   ... [more]

15/1/2010
Fèis News

BBC Alba Consultation - deadline Monday 18 January 2010 Mar a bhios fhios agaibh, tha co-chomhairle a' dol air adhart an-dràsta mu dheidhinn BBC Alba.   'S e Diluain 18mh den Fhaoilleach an ceann-latha airson freagairtean a chur mu BBC Alba.   ... [more]

2/12/2009
North Highland Connections - 'Young Artistes' Programme

At this time of year there is no shortage of musical celebrations to attend! Now North Highland Connections is adding another one! On Thursday, 17th December, NHC will present another of its highly popular Young Artistes concerts.  This one, featuring a 16 year old Russian protégé pianist, Sasha Gracheva, will take place in the Opera House at Ackergill Tower, Caithness.   ... [more]

17/11/2009
Highland Young Musicians Shine

The two days of musical events at Eden Court Theatre held over the weekend to commemorate 21 years of Highland Regional Music Groups was a great success and a fitting tribute to the musical talent and abilities of over 320 young people and their tutors.   21 years ago saw the formation of Highland Regional Youth Orchestra and whilst this group was the mainstay of provision until recently, there are now seven Regional Music Groups run by The Highland Council as an extension to the work of the Instrumental Tuition Service.   ... [more]