News Archive
24/1/2007
Add your event to the Highland 2007 programme!
With Highland 2007 now well underway, event organisers are being encouraged to make the most of Scotland's year of Highland culture. Highland 2007 is calling on organisers planning events to add them to the programme for the year ahead.Museums Partnership Tours Hidden Scottish Treasures - At Swanson Gallery, Thurso
Anatomy Acts is an exploration of the human body, inside and out. After its successful opening at the City Art Centre, Edinburgh, (5 stars - Scotsman, 'richest, most challenging historic exhibition...in recent years' - Herald) an adapted version of Anatomy Acts is touring to venues across Scotland, coming to the Highlands in January 2007.18/1/2007
COMMONWEALTH ARTS AND CRAFTS AWARDS 2007
The Commonwealth Foundation has announced that the Commonwealth Arts and Crafts Awards 2007 are now open for application. Artists and crafts people from all commonwealth countries are encouraged to enter the awards, and from mid 2007 as many as ten winners will receive a grant of up to £8,000 to travel and study in another Commonwealth country.'The Jolly Beggars and a' That'
January sees the return of the programme featuring Professional artists to Thurso's Mill Theatre which starts of in style with a celebration of the works of Robert Burns in song and verse. 'The Jolly Beggars and a' That' is an informal performance of a little known but superb musical play (Cantata) by Burns consisting of eight poems and eight songs.16/1/2007
The Third Millennium - Coming Sooner Than You Think!
Hi! Our names are Adam (18), Calum (15) and Donald (12) Risbridger; we are three brothers from Wick in the far north of Scotland who share common interests in books and computer games, and have done since an early age. We have recently taken up the feat of writing our own novel, based on some of our own adventures in digital worlds.15/1/2007
Sir Elton John To Rock Highland Capital In 2007
Hot on the heels of last Friday's Highland 2007 Launch and Lifescan Monster Street Party, Highland 2007 have announced today that international rock star Sir Elton John will play in the Highlands as part of the year of Highland culture celebrations! The concert will take place at Tulloch Caledonian Stadium, Inverness, on Sunday 15 July and will be the opening event for InvernessFest, a new festival taking place in the Highland capital between 15 and 29 July 2007. Highland 2007 chair, Alison Magee, said: "We are delighted to be working with local partners in bringing such a major artist to the Highlands in 2007.10/1/2007
Under 16's Valentine's Disco
.Wildcat Traditional Music Association - January Newsletter
Hi Folks, and a happy new year to everyone! I've managed to keep my resolution...never make any NY resolutions! Just a wee reminder of January's gig. For those of you who have seen Robin Laing before you'll know that this will, as usual be a great night.13/12/2006
New Dynamics - Promoting Inclusion Through Public Art
Works created in seven exciting visual arts projects for young people across the Highlands have been captured on a new web site which will be simultaneously launched in the seven communities today Wednesday 13th December 2006. www.new-dynamics.org features all the work of the artist-led residencies in Upper Fort William, Kinlochleven, Glenuig, Ormlie (Thurso), the North Coast of Sutherland, Alness and Merkinch (Inverness).12/12/2006
Big Brother 8 Auditions - Glasgow
Yep, it's that time already... Big Brother 8 auditions are on their way to Gasgow! Big Brother is back and the call for contestants can only mean one thing...Invitation To A Christmas Miniatures Art Exhibition From Artsmith
Your invitation to a Christmas Miniatures Art Exhibition.5/12/2006
Meeting To Explore Community Development Of Viewfirth Site In Thurso
The Dounreay Stakeholder Group (DSG) is to hold a public meeting for anyone interested in the redevelopment of the Viewfirth site in Thurso under community ownership. The three-acre site currently forms part of the Dounreay estate and until earlier this year was occupied by the Dounreay Sports and Social Club.3/12/2006
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory 14th & 15th December Wick High
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory - WICKED Wick-ED Drama Club 14th and 15th Dec 2006 at 7:30 At Wick High School WICKED - A brand new youth drama club for Wick. The groups works on singing, dancing and acting.3/12/2006
Lybster Drama Club Panto - 18th December - Lybster Hall
Cinderella - Lybster Drama Club 18th Dec 2006 at 18:30 At Lybster Community Hall Cinderella takes to the stage in a surprising way. The Out of Eden Drama Club will perform two versions of the classic Cinderella story.Grey Coast Theatre Presents Butchers Broom At Dunbeath
Butcher's Broom by Neil Gunn was published in 1934. George Gunn and Grey Coast Theatre have produced their own version adapted with songs by George Gunn and andy Thorburn.Wildcat Traditional Music Association Newsletter Dec 2006
WILDCAT TRADITIONAL MUSIC ASSOCIATION MONTHLY NEWSLETTER , Dec 2006. Hi folkies, some dates for your new 2007 diaries.The Highland Challenge Photographic Competition
The Highland Challenge was born in 1999 and has grown to become the premier inter-camera club photographic competition within Highland Region. Seven camera clubs currently participate in the Challenge - Orkney, Thurso, East Sutherland, Dingwall, Inverness, Cromarty and Nairn - each bringing a range of styles and speciality interests resulting in an entry portfolio brimming with an eclectic mix of images of an ever increasing standard.Caithness Arts Group Want More Events For 2007
CAITHNESS ARTS FESTIVAL 2007 8th - 22nd SEPTEMBER 2007 2007 is the year that Scotland celebrates Highland culture and we want "you" to be a part of it. Many events will be taking place across the Highlands showcasing the cultural diversity found in the North of Scotland.23/11/2006
St Andrew's Day Spectacular Announced For Inverness
The Highland Council has announced details of a St Andrew's Day celebration which will take place in Inverness on Thursday (30th November). Sponsored by the Scottish Executive, the Inverness event will be a nine hour festival of music, dance, film and visual projection in Falcon Square from 1-10pm with a "One Scotland.16/11/2006