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31/10/2025
New Town Of Culture Competition To Shine A Spotlight On The Contribution Of Towns That Tell National Story
Towns encouraged to apply for new UK Town of Culture competition opening in the coming weeks. Winning town will receive £3.5 million to deliver a cultural programme in 2028.30/10/2025
Inverness to host first International Blues Festival
The Highlands of Scotland are set to groove to the rhythm of the Blues as the City of Inverness welcomes the inaugural Inverness International Blues Festival to the city's historic and newly renovated Northern Meeting Park next Spring. The Blues Festival on Saturday 28 March 2026, kicks off at 11am with live acts until late.7/10/2025
Put Pen To Paper For Neil Gunn Writing Competition - Closing Date 6 March 2026
Budding authors of all ages are being encouraged to get their creative juices flowing for the Neil Gunn Writing Competition, which is officially launched (Monday 15 September). Taking place every two years, the Neil Gunn Writing Competition is organised by the Neil Gunn Trust in partnership with High Life Highland.17/8/2025
Showcasing Scotland's Arts Festivals
Culture Secretary Angus Robertson has announced £1.8 million in grant support for arts and cultural festivals to put the spotlight on artistic talent across the country. The funding is available to non-profit arts and cultural festivals in Scotland and is designed to help them push creative boundaries and enhance their international reputation on the world stage.16/8/2025
Lang Road Frae Caithness Tae Raigmore
At Caithness Gen'r'l the birth‐ward's runnin' bare, Mither pats her bump and sighs into the night, Midwives scarce as hen's teeth, nae time tae spare, Wee bairn kicks on, unnerstaffed in flickerin’ light. Frae Thurso toon we hit the single‐track again, Tyre hums and engine roars through moor and brae, Rain spatterin’ windscreen, heart drummed wi’ mortal strain, Raigmore’s miles awa’, yet help’s still far away.16/8/2025
The Lilt O' The Bonnie Sky
O bonnie sky, wi' azure brow sae clear, Ye lift the weary heart frae earthly care; Your bairnless arch awakes the lark’s sweet cheer, And sets the soul to wander free as air. When morn unfolds her roseate, gilded light, Ye blush in blooms o’ pink on yon’ green lea; The dew-kist heather trembles at the sight, While earth and heaven dance in harmony.7/8/2025
Community arts fund opens - £320,000 available to expand participation- -
A flagship community culture fund that supports people across Scotland to take part in the creative arts has opened for new applications. Backed by £320,000 from the Scottish Government, the Creative Communities Scotland fund is open to organisations delivering activities such as dance, filmmaking, creative writing, music-making and storytelling.2/7/2025
Lochaber To Come Alive For Royal National Mòd As 2025 Fringe Programme Launched
Lochaber will come alive with the sights and sounds of Gaelic song, cèilidh music, bagpipes and processions as the Royal National Mòd rolls into the Highlands from 10 - 18 October 2025. Attendees of the world's largest celebration of Gaelic language and culture are in for a bustling nine days, as events showcasing everything from music, poetry and dances, to exhibitions, book launches, and the region's best food and drink, are unveiled.
The Toddler Museum Of Things At Keiss Beach
Lyth arts Centre invite you on an adventure to see the world differently, through the eyes of a toddler. Toddlers and children are magpies, finding the mundane and making it magnificent.
SAVED at Lyth Arts Centre
SAVED, created by internationally renowned performer and workshops leader Graeme Leak (The Spaghetti Western Orchestra), is a sonic exploration through the ordinary moments of everyday life. The show centres around two rescued 1970s home organs, deconstructed to expose their internal spinning speakers for you to see and hear.
The Frayed Atlantic Edge
Join David Gange, author of The Frayed Atlantic Edge, for a special illustrated talk and conversation, featuring vivid excerpts and images from The Frayed Atlantic Edge and a sneak preview of his forthcoming book, Afloat. Part of LAC's Between Two Beaches programme.
19/5/2025
Public Asked To Inform Independent Review Of Creative Scotland - Eight roundtable discussions to be held across Scotland
Artists and communities across Scotland will be given an opportunity this summer to help inform the independent Review of Creative Scotland. Eight roundtable discussions will be held across the length and breadth of Scotland this summer to ensure any recommendations are evidence-led and reflect a national perspective on Creative Scotland's role.17/4/2025
Take 5 Summer Drama Sessions
the details of our upcoming youth workshop... TAKE 5! Aimed at youngsters aged between 11 and 16, this workshop is all about having fun, building confidence, and exploring the magic of amateur drama through five dynamic sessions of drama, games, and creativity.
29/3/2025
Family To Be Reunited With Nazi-looted Artwork After Eight Decades
The heirs and great-grandchildren of Jewish Belgian art collector Samuel Hartveld are set to receive a painting by Henry Gibbs currently in the collection of the Tate. Hartveld and his wife fled Belgium prior to the German occupation during the Second World War, leaving behind their most treasured possessions.
28/2/2025
Boost For Gaelic Broadcasting - Supporting Gaelic Dramas
Gaelic language broadcasting is to receive an additional £1.8 million to help build on the success of BBC Alba's crime thriller An t-Eilean. The increase is contained in the Scottish Government's 2025/26 Budget and raises total funding for MG ALBA (the Gaelic Media Service) to £14.8 million in the upcoming financial year.
21/2/2025
A Palestinian Film Is An Oscars Favorite − So Why Is It So Hard To See In The United States?
For many low-budget, independent films, an Oscar nomination is a golden ticket. The publicity can translate into theatrical releases or rereleases, along with more on-demand rentals and sales.
21/2/2025
Regional Growth To Be Boosted By £67 Million For Culture Projects
Growth in jobs, tourism and regional regeneration to be ushered in by funding for major cultural projects across the UK. egional growth and regeneration will get a much-needed boost as 10 major culture projects across the UK will receive more than £67 million, the government confirmed this week.
21/2/2025
Jennie Lee Lecture - Arts For Everyone
Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy yesterday (Thursday 20 February 2025) made an inaugural lecture marking the 60th anniversary of the first ever arts white paper. In 2019, as Britain tore itself apart over Brexit, against a backdrop of growing nationalism, anger and despair I sat down with the film director Danny Boyle to talk about the London 2012 Olympics Opening Ceremony.
21/2/2025
Major Investment To Boost Growth And Cement Britain's Place As Cultural Powerhouse
Over £270 million Arts Everywhere Fund for arts venues, museums, libraries and the heritage sector in major boost for growth. Intervention is next step of Government's Plan for Change to help boost local economies and increase opportunities to gain creative skills.
21/2/2025
Gaelic Teaching Hub Announced - £200,000 funding for sports bus and accommodation
Sabhal Mòr Ostaig in Skye is to be a Gaelic hub in the new Centre for Teaching Excellence, Education Secretary Jenny Gilruth has announced during a visit to the college. The Cabinet Secretary met with staff at Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, the National Centre for Gaelic Language and Culture, during a visit to discuss the aims of the new Centre in providing opportunities for Gaelic teachers across the country.Search Our Site
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