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Moray Adult Learning Programme Announced
Moray Council have announced the Winter programme of Adult Learning Opportunities which will be running throughout the Moray area.
Posted on Thu, 08 Jan 2009 14:31:00 GMT


Scots Language Conference
The Scottish Government is planning to hold a one-day conference at Stirling University on Monday 9 February 2009. The conference is aimed at organisations or individuals with an interest in the Scots language.
Posted on Thu, 08 Jan 2009 13:42:00 GMT


Lottery Capital Small Grants Scheme funding update
A closing date of 2 February 2009 has been set for applications to the Scottish Arts Council's (SAC) Lottery Capital Small Grants Scheme.
Posted on Thu, 08 Jan 2009 09:00:00 GMT


Award Winners in Glendaruel
A Heritage Lottery funded project in Argyll has scooped ‘Best Community Event’ in the New Year’s Eve For Argyll Awards.
Posted on Wed, 07 Jan 2009 15:31:00 GMT


Fundraiser by Artist for Mary-Ann's Cottage in Caithness
Fundraiser by Artist for Mary-Ann's Cottage in Caithness On the 30th January 2009, Fibre Artist, Joanne B Kaar will launch her paper boat project which will raise funds for Mary-Ann's cottage,a living history museum in Caithness Scotland which is run by volunteers.
Posted on Wed, 07 Jan 2009 11:17:00 GMT


Seminar on Business Opportunities with Poland
Are you interested in visiting Poland on a trade mission? Would you like to find business partners in Poland? Would you like to find out more about banking issues abroad? If so, Enterprise Europe Scotland are organising a lunchtime seminar on Wednesday 14 January 2009 in Inverness that may be of interest to you.

Posted on Tue, 06 Jan 2009 16:27:00 GMT


Makers Day at Moray Art Centre
Makers Day at Moray Art Centre HI-Arts are organising a Makers' Day at Moray Art Centre, Findhorn on Wednesday 28th January 2009. This event is free and open to makers of all disciplines and also to those involved in the crafts sector.
Posted on Tue, 06 Jan 2009 16:12:00 GMT


The ‘Wee Studio’ starts new Art Classes for the New Year at Moray Art Centre
Moray Art Centre has a host of new classes starting this New Year for those who have decided that their New Year’s resolution is to learn a new skill or hobby and the Centre is also now catering for the younger budding artists in your life!
Posted on Tue, 06 Jan 2009 16:04:00 GMT


29th Shetland Folk Festival line up
This year's Shetland Folk Festival (30 April - 3 May 2009), often regarded as the granddaddy of UK folk festivals, sees yet another eclectic and innovative line up of visiting artistes – one that that currently represents more than eleven nationalities!
Posted on Tue, 06 Jan 2009 13:53:00 GMT


HIE launches free business advice line
Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) today (5 January 2009)  formally launches a campaign to assist businesses to navigate their way through the current economic downturn.
Posted on Tue, 06 Jan 2009 11:43:00 GMT


Scott Hamilton heads the 2009 Jazz season in Nairn
Who better to burn off those winter chills than tenor saxophonist Scott Hamilton the key interpreter of the great American songbook? Hamilton, along with the Brian Kellock Trio, will be performing at Nairn Community Centre on 17 January 2009 at 7.30pm.
Posted on Tue, 06 Jan 2009 11:35:00 GMT


Workshops for Highlands and Islands fashion and textile design
Highlands and Islands based fashion and textile designer businesses are being invited to attend workshops (January, February & March 2009) in Inverness to help them market their products.
Posted on Tue, 06 Jan 2009 11:01:00 GMT


BETT 09 - Roland Unveils Online Art Films Collectionfor Students and Educators
Making its debut at BETT 2009 is The Roland Collection (http://www.rolandcollection.com/ ), the world's largest independent library of films on art and literature, which is now offering almost 500 downloadable films to British schools, colleges, universities and education authorities, together with museums, libraries and galleries.
Posted on Tue, 06 Jan 2009 10:49:00 GMT


New grants to ignite the development of disability arts
A paper modelling project, integrated dance choreography, a photographic project for visually impaired participants and a collaboration with Sharmanka kinetic theatre are among nine projects the Scottish Arts Council is supporting through a new fund to support the development of disability arts.
Posted on Tue, 06 Jan 2009 10:16:00 GMT


Mull Tweed Manufacturer Sows Seeds in Japan
Mull Tweed Manufacturer Sows Seeds in Japan New business opportunities could be about to open up across the globe for a tiny Inner Hebrides tweed manufacturer operating out of a restored cowshed.
Posted on Tue, 06 Jan 2009 10:04:00 GMT


New website helps amateur contemporary music makers
CoMA (Contemporary Music Making for Amateurs) has recently unveiled its new website which is useful for amateur musicians, conductors, teachers and everyone interested in new music.
Posted on Tue, 06 Jan 2009 09:24:00 GMT


Non-fiction capturing our relationship with 'wild' Britain wanted
Two Ravens Press is publishing an anthology of literary non-fiction focusing on the relationship between people and the wild places of the British Isles. They are looking for high quality writing which finds a connection between humanity and the natural world.
Posted on Tue, 06 Jan 2009 09:20:00 GMT


Screen Lab - Free Screenwriter's Course
Are you currently writing short stories, novels or plays, and have you ever wondered what it takes to write for Film and TV? After the success of last year's course, Scottish Book Trust is pleased to announce the launch of Screen Lab 2009.
Posted on Tue, 06 Jan 2009 06:58:00 GMT


Design Council research studies whether good design can help business
The Design Council has completed research on the importance of design in relation to business success and have discovered that more than half of UK businesses are looking to design their way out of the economic downturn. 
Posted on Mon, 05 Jan 2009 15:03:00 GMT


Origin 2009: The London Craft Fair - Call for Applications
Origin 2009: The London Craft Fair - Call for Applications The application form to be considered  for Origin 2009 (which will take place at Somerset House, London) will be available online from Wednesday 15 January 2009 on the Crafts Council website. The Crafts Council welcomes applications from both UK and international makers of contemporary craft.

 



Posted on Mon, 05 Jan 2009 14:40:00 GMT


Scottish Ballet 2009 Season
In 2009 Scottish Ballet will celebrate its 40th anniversary, take up residence at its brand new purpose-built home as part of the Tramway International Arts complex in Glasgow, launch a new B.A degree in Modern Ballet with the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama, tour to China and present world premieres of exciting new work as part of three dynamic seasons. Such exciting events guarantee 2009 will be a year to remember.
Posted on Mon, 05 Jan 2009 11:30:00 GMT


Knitted Fish Auction Raises £1700 for the RNLI
Knitted Fish Auction Raises £1700 for the RNLI Taigh Chearsabhagh Museum and Art Centre on North Uist is delighted to have raised £1700 for the RNLI. The Knitted Fish Auction took place on the 5th December 2008 in Carinish Hall, North Uist, with a total of 81 knitted fish going under the hammer in aid of the RNLI's Yellow Wellie Challenge.
Posted on Mon, 05 Jan 2009 10:51:00 GMT


Loosening the Purse Strings - FST Producers’ Bursary Programme
Established theatre producers are invited to apply for a new Producers’ Bursary funded by the Federation of Scottish Theatre in partnership with the Scottish Arts Council.

Posted on Fri, 19 Dec 2008 13:41:00 GMT


Youth Music Initiative - Demo Fund
The Youth Music Initiative (YMI) at the Scottish Arts Council has been developing a variety of new initiatives to offer support to young musicians who are making and performing music in an unsupervised capacity. A new demo fund has been created to allow professional studios to work with the next generation of musicians and applications are now being invited.
Posted on Fri, 19 Dec 2008 13:26:00 GMT


Robert Louis Stevenson Fellowship
The Scottish Arts Council and the National Library of Scotland support the Robert Louis Stevenson fellowship, which offers writers the opportunity to spend up to two months in a self-catering studio in France. Travel and accommodation are paid, plus a stipend of £1,200 per month which is awarded to successful writers for the duration of their stay.
Posted on Fri, 19 Dec 2008 13:05:00 GMT


Dance Film Festival 2009 - Call for Submissions
Launched in 2007, the Dance:Film festival celebrates the coming together of movement and movies. Based at the Filmhouse in Edinburgh, this bi-annual festival is now looking for submissions for its 2009 event.
Posted on Fri, 19 Dec 2008 12:59:00 GMT


YDance looking for talented young dancers
Project Y, YDance's annual summer school for dancers aged 16-21, will take place from 6th July - 1st August 2009 at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama in Glasgow and they are currently looking for yourng talented dancers.
Posted on Fri, 19 Dec 2008 12:49:00 GMT


Fashion & Textile Designer Workshops in Inverness
Highlands & Islands Enterprise is pleased to offer a series of workshops being held in Inverness throughout January, February and March 2009 aimed at designer businesses wishing to develop and expand their business.
Posted on Fri, 19 Dec 2008 11:44:00 GMT


Question Time comes to Fort William
The BBC political show Question Time will be broadcast live from the Nevis Centre, Fort William on Thursday 29th January 2009.
Posted on Fri, 19 Dec 2008 09:50:00 GMT


Kate Whiteford exhibits work from Skye Residency
New Super 8 film and watercolour works by Kate Whiteford OBE RSA from her Skye residency at Sabhal Mor Ostaig will be exhibited at the Royal Scottish Academy in Edinburgh from 1 - 31 January 2009.
Posted on Wed, 17 Dec 2008 11:14:00 GMT


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