May 2, 2019
People across Scotland are being encouraged to take time out to make Saturday, 11 May A Day of Conversation. There are also a host of associated events and activities taking place throughout May as part of the wider 2019 A Year of Conversation initiative. The Scottish...
May 1, 2019
A driftwood violin created to be the “voice of the sea” is at the heart of a play about Scottish fishing folk and communities that is setting off on its world premiere tour across Scotland. Actor and musician Thoren Ferguson plays the remarkable instrument, created...
Apr 30, 2019
Pennies from Heaven? – an exhibition inspired by the historic Galloway Glens hydro scheme that explores energy, climate change and consumerism is soon to open in Dumfries. It follows a successful series of events on Saturday, including artists’ walks and a tour...
Apr 29, 2019
Two of Scotland’s best-loved cultural events are joining forces to promote Dumfries and Galloway as a centre of high-quality contemporary arts. In May and June this year Dumfries & Galloway Arts Festival and Spring Fling open studios will be offering around 200...
Apr 25, 2019
Prize marks United Nations International Year of Indigenous LanguagesNew pamphlet prize reflecting the life of poet Alistair ReidNew association with StAnza Festival Wigtown’s international poetry prize has announced major changes designed to celebrate the richness of...
Apr 25, 2019
A Spring Fling artist is painting 16 one-foot square portraits before cutting up her subjects, cooking them and writing a recipe booklet. Hope London, from Wigtown, will exhibit her pictures of fruit, vegetables and herbs at the Shoots and Leaves vegetarian and vegan...
Apr 23, 2019
A play about a Moray fishing family is homeward bound – heading for Eden Court, Inverness as part of its world premiere tour. Lost at Sea is an epic tale by Burghead writer Morna Young, which she describes as “a personal tribute to Northeast Scotland’s fishing...
Apr 22, 2019
Visitors to Scotland’s premiere open studios weekend will be treated to the unusual sight and sound of a pipe organ on a custom made boat moored on the River Nith. WaterOrgan, which is supported by EventScotland (part of VisitScotland’s Events Directorate), is the...
Apr 15, 2019
A tiny Scottish village is offering its annual invitation for music lovers to come along and enjoy the some of the best sounds on the folk circuit. The Moniaive Folk Festival, which celebrates its 18thanniversary from 10 to 12 May, is a much-loved feature in the...
Apr 8, 2019
Spring Fling will be bringing out the creative talent of younger visitors – with lots of opportunities for children to make their own art and craft. More than a dozen of the 94 participants in Scotland’s premier open studios weekend, from 25 to 27 May, are offering...