Arts, culture and heritage

The significant funding from the Scottish Government will aid a new centre to promote Gaelic language and culture in Inverness.

The Cultarlann is based in what was the East Church building. The new funding is a crucial step in developing the property, which will also feature meeting rooms for language courses, a café and shop.

The Music for All charity believe that everyone should have the opportunity to learn to play music.

The charity makes grants available to address the musical needs of community music groups and educational organisations and have now announced there next funding round of 2024 is open to applicants

A host of companies in the Scottish agricultural industry and further afield have rallied behind RSABI’s first Christmas online auction, which goes live today (November 1, 2024).

The charity, which supports people in Scottish agriculture, is expressing its thanks to everyone who is getting behind its month-long online Christmas auction as part of its winter fundraising campaign.

Rural Affairs Secretary Mairi Gougeon has confirmed an extended consultation period for people to have their say on whether Galloway should be designated a National Park.

Tasgadh is a fund devolved from Creative Scotland, managed by Fèisean nan Gàidheal and open to organisations and individuals.

It is designed to provide support for traditional artists and organisations to create, perform, tour and showcase work. The fund can also support professional development and learning projects. Tasgadh cannot support the purchase of equipment, nor can the fund be used to match other Creative Scotland funds.

Well-known farmer-comedian Jim Smith and popular local musicians, Peter Morrison and Seamus MacLennan, will take to the stage on Skye this December, for an unforgettable night of music and laughter.

The event - aimed at Skye farmers and crofters – is the first of a planned island #KeepTalking tour this winter in partnership with Scottish agricultural support charity RSABI. 

A centuries-old oak nestled in the heart of Lochaber, Scotland, has been dubbed ‘Tree of the Year’ in the Woodland Trust’s prestigious competition.  

The Skipinnish Oak – named after a Scottish ceilidh band and thought to be at least 400 years old – will go on to compete for European Tree of the Year. 

A spectacular ancient ‘dun’ (or fort) on Scotland’s national forests and land has been recognised for its cultural significance.

Kraiknish Dun on the Isle of Skye has been designated as a scheduled monument of national importance after a recent assessment by Historic Environment Scotland (HES).

Fireworks can have a negative impact on those around us, including some people with sensory impairment and pets who can suffer stress and anxiety from the loud and sudden noises. Livestock also need to be considered as fireworks can cause distress and spook animals. 

Scottish Fire and Rescue Service provide the following advice to carefully consider: 

Firework Safety