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'What kind of country do you wish to live in?'

While Scotland debates its political identity in preparation for an independence referendum, Edinburgh artist Angus Reid considered it was time to answer this question for himself.   As a film-maker and visual artist as well as a writer, he decided to invite people across Scotland to join him in giving thought to the fact that - as he says - "We have no written constitution...  

Artists Can Exhibit and Help MacMillan Cancer Support

WILD NORTH FESTIVAL http://northhighlandsscotland.com/wildnorthfestival/ http://www.facebook.com/WildNorthFestival ART EXHIBITION, BEN LOYAL HOTEL, TONGUE OPENING 28 SEPTEMBER AT 6.30pm & OPEN UNTIL 14 OCTOBER 2012 Dear Artist September 28th 2012 will be the opening day of the pilot Wild North Festival and you can be a part of it.   You are invited to submit 1 or 2 pieces (more by arrangement) on the theme "Wild North" for the above exhibition.  

Blazin' Fiddles - Blas Wick

Friday 14th September Assembly Rooms, Wick Award winning Blazin' Fiddles pack an almighty punch of uplifting virtuosic fiddle tunes in their own inimatable style.  Joined by traditional Irish trio Fidil, a show that combines the best of Scottish and Irish fiddle music.  

Samba Sene & Diwan in concert

Samba Sene & Diwan in concert (promenade performance) Time: 20:00:00 Location: Lyth Arts Centre Age suitability : all ages World Music - Samba Sene & Diwan in concert (promenade performance) Friday, 28th Sept, 8pm, all ages Scottish-based Senegalese singer Samba Sene and his band Diwan come to Lyth for an evening of exuberant and funky afro-beat dance grooves: "mblax".  With colourful costumes and traditional instruments, including the kora , the djembe and the tama , the performance has a strong visual element and an irresistible energy, optimism and fun.  

Jazz Exchange September 2012

Time: 13:00:00 Location: Lyth Arts Centre Length: 2 days Jazz - Jazz Exchange September 2012 Saturday 15th Sept.  1pm - 10pm Sunday 16th Sept.  

Tommy Smith Youth Jazz Orchestra

Tommy Smith Youth Jazz Orchestra in concert Time: 20:00:00 Location: Lyth Arts Centre Age suitability : 10+ Jazz - Tommy Smith Youth Jazz Orchestra in concert Saturday, 15th Sept, 8pm, age 10+ Tommy Smith is a Scottish jazz performer and composer with an international reputation.  A child prodigy he recorded his first album Giant Strides (1983) at the age of sixteen.  

The Way We Were - Johnston Photos Exhibition

A selection of photos from the fabulous Johnston collection will be on display from 3rd to 31st August at St Fergus Gallery, Wick.   Admission is free so don't miss this chnace to see more photos from the collection..  

Mary Bourne - The Slow Grind

Fri 17 August 2012, 7-9 pm at Timespan, Helmsdale Exhibition 18 August - 29 September Opening Hours: Mon - Sat 10-5 | Sun 12-5 The work in this exhibition explores ideas of time and cycles, of continuity and change, of man's piercing perception of the beauty of nature.  Stone is all around us, in our houses, our streets, under our feet always, everywhere - wherever we walk.  

IT WAS ON WITH THE GALA SHOW DESPITE THE WEATHER

HARDY Wickers refused to let the relentless rain dampen their annual gala spirits and gave its opening attractions an enthusiastic welcome, last night.   The start to the event's 58th year will go down as one of the worst for weather, but nevertheless outstanding, for the loyal public response.  

The Thurso Cinema in Caithness Is Back In Action

Thurso's £1.5m cinema, which shut just eight years after it was built, re-opens to the public today The Thurso Cinema, Scotland's most northerly cinema, re-opens today saving local residents a 109-mile journey to Inverness to enjoy the cinematic experience.   The Thurso Cinema (on the site of the former All Star Factory) in Thurso, Caithness, has two purpose built auditoria with 250 seats in total.