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...
Apr 4, 2019
Scots of all ages have had their hopes for the year 2030 recorded on specially cast metal ingots in a project exploring the legacy of the Galloway Glens hydro scheme and the future for renewables. Artist Jason Nelson took a mobile foundry to Balmacellan this weekend...
Mar 29, 2019
A specially commissioned triptych portrait was presented to the Provost of Inverness when she officially opened the first major creative hub in the Highlands. The painting shows Councillor Helen Carmichael from three slightly different angles and is the work of David...
Mar 28, 2019
From special effects to startling perspectives on Scottish landscapes, boats and waterfronts – Spring Fling has a line-up of three highly distinctive photographers. In the case of Kim Ayres this year’s open studios weekend will be all about smoke and mirrors. Kim...
Mar 28, 2019
Moat Brae, the new National Centre for Children’s Literature and Storytelling, is welcoming new members of staff aboard ahead of preview activities in May and fully opening its doors on 1 June. The beautiful Georgian house in Dumfries is where JM Barrie played the...
