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Kidnapped At Lyth
Drama - Cumbernauld Theatre Co. in "Kidnapped" a Scottish Swashbuckler, Wed.
29/4/2012
'Scales Sails & Surf' - Innovative Music Project Supports Thurso Lifeboat
A group of Caithness youngsters spent the first week of their Easter holiday working on a music project about the Pentland Firth, the world-famous tidal channel between Orkney and Caithness. Over the years, the RNLI has often been called out from Thurso and Wick, as well as Longhope, Kirkwall & Stromness to deal with emergencies caused by the ferocious sea conditions in this part of Scotland.
27/4/2012
Crochte Highland Contemporary Arts/Crafts Showcase 2012
Crochte are looking for high-end, original Highland artist/makers to take part. Crochte is a high quality, selected showcase, where cutting edge designer-makers are given the opportunity to sell their work directly to the public.
Nashville Union at Caithness Country Music Festival - 2012
Watch the video. The Caithness Country Cusic Festival is organised each year by the Northern Nashville country Music club based in Thurso, Caithness.
The Jacks, Back To The Country - 2012
"The Jacks" playing here at the Caithness Country Music Festival 2012..
12/4/2012
Calling all want-to-be Gala Queens!
The Wick Gala Committee is currently searching for this year's Gala Queen. They are looking for nominations for girls in 4th, 5th or 6th year.
Fiddle Tuition Available Worldwide via Skype
Fiddle tuition is now available worldwide via Skype with Session A9 fiddler Gordon Gunn. Gordon is a much in demand fiddle tutor having taught all over the UK, USA & Canada and is currently one of the tutors on the NC course at the National Centre Of Excellence In Traditional Music in Plockton.
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8/4/2012A Moment In Time - Exhibition
'A moment in time', an exhibition of work by two Latheronwheel artists got off to a flying start at the North Lands Creative Glass gallery at Quatre Bras, Lybster on Friday evening. A collection of paintings by Jane McDonough and photographic prints by Angus Mackay proved a big attraction, with over 100 people attending the preview night.
5/4/2012
Seadrift Egg-stravaganza
Seven families joined The Highland Council's North Caithness Ranger Paul Castle the at the Seadrift Visitor Centre in Dunnet Bay Caithness and had great fun decorating Easter eggs. Using blown chicken eggs and paints, pens and feathers the kids designed their very own Easter decorations.
1/4/2012
Scotland's Museums & Galleries Strategy
A pioneering strategy to connect Scotland's entire network of museums and galleries in a drive for greater collaboration, innovation and creativity was unveiled by Culture Secretary Fiona Hyslop today. The first ever National Strategy for Scotland's Museums and Galleries is a groundbreaking framework designed to maximise the sector's reach, growth and potential over the next 10 years.Estrella 'Come Out To Play' With Debut Album Release
Highland rock band, ESTRELLA, is destined to make big waves in the coming months with the release of their debut album - "Come Out To Play" - on 21 May 2012. An exciting time for these full time musicians, who are set to play a handful of Scottish dates, before heading out on a full UK tour in May/June.
29/3/2012
HIE announces three-year funding boost to Fèisean nan Gàidheal
Fèisean nan Gàidheal will continue to play a key role in the continuing development of traditional music and Gaelic arts as Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) announces funding of £480,000 for the next three years. In partnership with Creative Scotland, Ḅrd na Gàidhlig, and local authorities, HIE's investment will help the fèisean movement improve and build upon the success it has generated over the last 30 years.The Stu Brown Sextet in "The Raymond Scott Project"
Film Music - Mon 30th Apr 8pm, 2 x 45 mins. Suitable Age 8+ Raymond Scott wrote and performed remarkable musical scores for all the amusing 1940s Looney Tunes cartoons creating manic off-beat compositions to underscore the antics of characters like Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck.
Alejandro Ziegler Quartet in concert at Lyth
World Music - Wed 25th Apr 8pm, 2 hours including interval, suitable age 12+ At the centre of this group of well-travelled musicians is the distinctive sound of the bandoneon, that little accordion whose evocative note instantly creates images in one's imagination of the poignant drama of the tango and of an age of brilliantly-lit Buenos Aires ballrooms. But the music itself deserves to be listened to for its own sake and in this acoustic concert performance by young classically trained musicians you will be able to appreciate just how good it is.
Splinters Productions in "The Matchmaker" At Lyth
Drama - Sun 22nd Apr 8pm, 2 hours including interval, suitable age 12+ On their last visit to Lyth this delightful trio of accomplished Scottish actors brought us George Mackay Brown's memorable work "For The Islands I Sing". Now they're back with the rollicking Irish comedy "The Matchmaker" and its cast of improbable characters, all in search of love.
Fribo In Concert At Lyth
Fribo in concert At Lyth Arts Centre, Caithness Folk Music - Sun 15th Apr 8pm, 2 hours including interval, suitbale for age 12+ Fribo is an international meeting of talented musicians. Charismatic singer and flautist Anne Sofie Linge Valdal is Norwegian and percussionist Magnus Lundmark is Swedish.
28/3/2012
Young Highland Musicians On Stage
On Sunday 25 March 2012 all eight Highland Regional Music Groups took centre stage during a full day of concerts held at Eden Court Theatre. The 300 plus talented musicians came from all over the Highlands, and such is their growing reputation that they played to full houses, receiving very appreciative and rousing applause from the audiences.
28/3/2012
Event Fund announced for Homecoming Scotland 2014
Homecoming Scotland 2014 will welcome visitors from around the world to join the inspirational year-long celebration. A £3miliion event fund has been announced for Homecoming Scotland 2014.19/3/2012
FAMILY CONCERT AND CEILIDH
AN COMUNN GAIDHEALACH - MEUR GHALLAIBH - CAITHNESS BRANCH INVITE YOU TO A CEILIDH THRUMSTER VILLAGE HALL FRIDAY 23rd MARCH, 7.30 PM FEATURING LOCAL GUEST ARTISTES, MUSICIANS, SINGERS BALLADS, SCOTS SONGS, ACCORDION, PIPES, FOLK GROUPS AND MORE! GUEST ARTISTE: CEITIDH SMITH, KYLE OF LOCHALSH BYOB, TEA, COFFEE, HOME BAKING, REFRESHMENTS PROVIDED RAFFLE (Donations gratefully received on the evening) ADMISSION £5 (BRANCH MEMBERS £4) ANNUAL BRANCH MEMBERSHIP AVAILABLE AT DOOR £15 IN SUPPORT OF SUTHERLAND AND CAITHNESS PROVINCIAL MOD, WICK, JUNE 2ND 2012.Search Our Site
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