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...
Mar 12, 2019
Scotland will be getting to know itself better on 11 May when groups across the country take part in A Day of Conversation. The initiative is part of A Year of Conversation 2019,which has been set up to celebrate the positive power of conversation, to open our minds...
Mar 6, 2019
Half a century after the Apollo Moon landings veteran space journalist Leo Enrighthas suggested that the first person on Mars could be a Scottish woman. Leo Enright, who interviewed many of the early astronauts during his years with the BBC, is one of the speakers at...
Feb 13, 2019
A total of 94 studios have been selected to take part in this year’s Spring Fling – Scotland’s premier open studio weekend. The event takes place from 25 to 27 May across the beautiful region of Dumfries and Galloway. Spring Fling is a much loved feature of the...
Feb 12, 2019
The national launch of A Year Of Conversation will take place with a day-long event hosted by the Royal Society of Edinburgh, Scotland’s National Academy,to celebrate and explore the way we speak to one another. The Scottish and international initiative, led by its...
Feb 12, 2019
Half a century since Neil Armstrong set foot on the Moon and a decade after Galloway set up Britain’s first Dark Sky Park, Big Bang explores humanity’s fascination with space. The weekend of events in Wigtown from 8 to 10 March brings together broadcasters, space...
Feb 4, 2019
Scotland’s Festival Village is set to welcome an all-star line-up to play at the newly revived Moniaive Guitar Festival which starts on Valentine’s Day. They include the world’s best Celtic guitarist Tony McManus, the greatest living fingerstyle guitarist Duck Baker,...
