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2025 Mòd Goes To Lochaber

The Mòd provides a world-wide platform to showcase of our rich Gaelic and cultural talent and heritage.  10 - 18 October 2025.  

The Nuclear And Caithness Archive Collection Of Thurso Players Programmes And Posters

Thurso Players was formed in 1950 following the closing of the Thurso Dramatic Society, Thurso Dramatic Club and earlier Caithness drama groups that can be traced back to the 1890s.   Despite the logistical problems of finding rehearsal and performance spaces the Players thrived, and in 1959 founder member Robin Sinclair offered a building in the old mill complex - if they could make it safe and watertight, which eventually over two to three decades later they were able to.  

Stability For The Culture Sector In Scotland - Further detail to be confirmed in budget

The culture sector needs to have stable and supportive financial arrangements in place in order to fulfil its potential, the Culture Secretary Angus Robertson has said.   In a letter to the Chair of Creative Scotland, Mr Robertson reiterated the Scottish Government's support for the arts and culture sector.  

A Highland Spaceport Fantasy - From The Province Of The Cat by George Gunn

George Gunn has a play about the rocket range in Sutherland touring - The Fallen Angels of the Moine.   A serious subject but surprisingly injected with many humerous points.  

Review Of Creative Scotland By Scottish Government - Sudden Reversal Of Cuts Policy

Culture Secretary Angus Robertson has announced a review of Creative Scotland to ensure its operations and structure are optimal to the needs of the culture sector, as part of this year's Programme for Government.   The review, which will be the first since the public body’s establishment in 2010, will examine Creative Scotland’s remit and functions as a funding body, and how the overall impact of planned increases in levels of public funding can be maximised to support sustainability in the sector and in participation in the arts.  

Chamber Music Scotland Launches: Small Venues Touring Fund

Chamber Music Scotland has launched a new Small Venues Touring Fund to support Scotland-based musicians to tour small venues across the country.  Supported by Creative Scotland, the Small Venues Touring Fund will distribute grants of up to £5000 to cover performance fees.  

Ceann-bliadhna Ann An Iomoairt Leasachaidh Na Gàidhlig - Key Milestone In The Story Of Gaelic Development

Tha aon de na prìomh bhuidhnean aig teis mheadhan leasachadh na Gàidhlig bho chionn ùine an impis ceann-bliadhna sònraichte chomharrachadh.   ‘S ann air an 7mh Sultain, 1984 a chaidh ainm a chuir ri pàipearan a' stèidheachadh Comunn na Gàidhlig, agus tha CnaG air a bhith aig cridhe an iomairt leasachaidh cànain fad an dà fhichead bliadhna bhon uairsin.  

Industrial Caithness - Art Exhibition and Story Telling

1st - 13th July 2024 See poster.   The storytelling events are live on the website - book your free space at one of the sessions.  

Winners Announced In Prestigious Neil Gunn Writing Competition

People of all ages have been sharing their literary talents by taking part in the Neil Gunn writing competition, with awards being presented to the winning authors at a special ceremony at Strathpeffer Pavillion yesterday (12th June 2024).   Taking place every two years, the Neil Gunn Writing Competition is organised by the Neil Gunn Trust in partnership with High Life Highland.  

Writing A Song - A Journey Into Lyricism And Poetry With Zoe Sutherland

For beginners and music enthusiasts interested in exploring lyric writing and poetry, this workshop is an introduction to the basics of writing a song.  Part 1 of a 4 part songwriting series, this workshop explores different techniques for putting pen to paper when writing a song.