Here’s 5 Must-See Events at the Royal National Mòd in Lochaber

The Royal National Mòd returns to the Highlands this October, bringing nine days of extraordinary celebration to Fort William. As the world’s largest celebration of Gaelic language, music and culture, this 133-year-old festival promises an unforgettable experience for visitors and locals alike. With over 200 competition categories, street performances, concerts, and cultural exhibitions spread across…

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Helen Glassford: ‘My paintings draw on memories of the remote areas of Northern Scotland’

An exhibition featuring 40 new paintings by Scottish landscape artist Helen Glassford is opening at The Strathearn Gallery.  Renowned for her emotionally resonant, immersive works, Helen captures the raw beauty and atmosphere of Scotland’s wild, untamed landscapes.   Her richly layered paintings explore the fleeting interplay of memory, atmosphere and light, inviting viewers into a deeply…

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Fringe Reviews: The Aquatic Melody, The Fahrenheit Alliance V, Hey Stop!!!, Saloon Girls & Hibiscus Thistle: A Panorama of Hunan

The Aquatic Melody ★★★★ In the corner of a small but sold-out venue, a stage with a single table and chair draws our attention. A softly strummed stringed instrument signals the beginning of the show and our male protagonist Lin Jiaxing makes an entrance with his low timbred voice. Our female protagonist, dressed in a…

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Fringe Reviews: Ha, HAHAHA-HAMLET, Jeju

Ha is a phenomenally poignant and daring piece with a message just as haunting as its delivery. ★★★★★ A woman sits on a chair in the dark. A stage light illuminates a face with her mouth wide open and hints at her naked form. The sound of her breath starts slow before becoming irregular, and…

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