Jemima Hall Seaweed Shelter Opening Night Saturday 1 March from 6pm-8pm All are welcome for drinks and nibbles. Jemima is an artist and educator of ancestral skills, based in the islands of Scotland's Inner and Outer Hebrides. Seaweed Shelter invites viewers into the liminal ‘moons-land’ where land meets sea, inspired by the wild shores of Gometra and the Shiant Islands and the isle of Mull. In this exhibition, Jemima explores how people and communities adapt to changing environments, imagining ways we could live between land and water. The shelters are made from materials from the shore, closely connected to the sounds, textures, and smells of the sea. This reflects the larger issue of how we respond to a changing climate. This exploration echoes the broader challenges of our changing climate. Jemima asks: Can humanity evolve to live fluidly within these fluctuating environments? It’s about learning to find abundance in landscapes that might seem uninhabitable to some. Seaweeds, with their rich ethnobotanical history, tell a story of human resilience, creativity, and survival. Within her art practice Jemima enters Scotland’s remotest landscapes to study the ethnobotanical uses of the natural materials present. She explores natural building techniques through experimental and experiential architecture. Jemima learns about their changing strengths, their weight, durability, gathering methods, and is captured by their translucency which exhibits a display of golden and green light. Jemima experiments with their uses in thatching, weaving, rope making, braiding and wall building. With her interests in ethnobotany and natural building techniques of the Scottish Isles, she finds herself interacting with heather, stone, turf, clay, animal skins and most notably, seaweeds.

Rhona Macfarlane is one of Scotland’s most exciting rising singer-songwriters, captivating audiences with her soulful voice and deeply personal storytelling. Blending folk, classical, and contemporary influences, she crafts rich, immersive soundscapes that stay with you long after the music fades.

Following a SELL-OUT PREMIERE at The Hidden Gardens, Glasgow in 2023, Glisk is thrilled to bring the enchanting music of Stories of People and Trees on tour across Scotland! This unique project began in 2022 when CELLIST JESSICA KERR set out to collect stories about cherished trees from people across Scotland. As the stories grew, so did a deeply moving collection—tales of a lone SCOTS PINE inspiring a photographer, a steadfast ROWAN, a tiny CHERRY, and a GLASGOW GINKGO offering shade to a diverse community. These are stories of love, memory, resilience, and beauty, all rooted in our deep connection to nature. COMMISSIONED BY GLISK, SEVEN COMPOSERS HAVE TRANSFORMED THESE STORIES INTO STUNNING NEW MUSIC FOR STRING QUARTET—each piece as unique and diverse as the trees themselves, spanning a range of styles and genres. Interwoven with heartfelt reflections and personal narratives, Stories of People and Trees is a moving and uplifting musical celebration of our connection to the natural world. JOIN US FOR A PERFORMANCE THAT BLENDS MUSIC, STORYTELLING, AND NATURE IN A TRULY MAGICAL WAY. Glisk: Helena Zambrano Quispe and Kirsty Orton - violins, Sheila McKail - Viola, Jessica Kerr - Cello. The composers for Stories of People and Trees are: Lisa Robertson, James Ross, Emily Scott, Rylan Gleave, Paul Towndrow, Thomas Djønne and Gráinne Brady. Tickets are Pay What You Decide.

Matt Carmichael and Fergus McCreadie first crossed paths as teenagers while playing in the National Youth Jazz Orchestra of Scotland. It didn’t take long for them to recognise a deep musical connection—one that has only grown stronger over the years. Now, they reunite to bring music from Matt’s latest album, Dancing with Embers, to life. This stunning collection of instrumental pieces weaves together the raw energy of jazz with the rich storytelling of folk, creating something truly special. Featuring collaborations with Rachel Sermanni, Brìghde Chaimbeul, and Charlie Stewart, the album is a journey through emotive soundscapes that feel both intimate and expansive. Join Matt and Fergus for an unforgettable performance, where their lifelong musical bond takes centre stage. Tickets are Pay What You Decide

British pianist Gabriel Latchin releases his fifth record, The Man I Love, a heartfelt tribute to the enduring work of George and Ira Gershwin. An artist with 45 million streams to date, his latest album features new arrangements of classics including Summertime and I Got Rhythm. "Exemplary, straight-ahead piano jazz, delivered with crisp, unhurried purpose with the peerless assistance of bassist Jeremy Brown and US drummer Joe Farnsworth..." Tickets are pay what you decide.

A powerhouse of Scottish traditional music, Anna Massie shines as both an accompanist and melody player, effortlessly blending technical mastery with expressive musicianship. Whether performing with BLAZIN’ FIDDLES, weaving harmonies in RANT, or captivating audiences as the host of BBC Radio Scotland’s award-winning TRAVELLING FOLK (Trad Music in the Media, Scots Trad Music Awards 2023), Anna's presence is unmistakable. Her accolades speak volumes—three-time nominee for Best Instrumentalist at the Scots Trad Music Awards, 2021 winner of the Trad Music in the Media award for her Black Isle Correspondent work, and 2022’s Producer of the Year. A gifted multi-instrumentalist, singer, presenter, and producer, Anna Massie continues to shape and inspire the Scottish music scene with her boundless creativity and passion. 2024 has seen her release her long-awaited solo album TWO DOWN and embarking on solo touring throughout the year and into 2025. “…lively, often witty arrangements…compelling at the heart.” - COLIN IRWIN, MOJO Tickets are Pay What You Decide.

Experimental, alternative folk duo made of singer JEMIMA THEWES and Hidden Orchestra drummer TIM LANE take you on a wild and hearty ride of cloud-hopping tales, deep resonance and intricate rhythms. Vocals layered with grit and tenderness are carried on a bed of strings and playful percussion. “I was absolutely blown away by your performance. True masters of sound, it was thrilling. Your music is inspiring!” MAUD START (RESEARCHER – TRAVELLING FOLK, BBC RADIO) 2023

Written by Amy Conway Directed by KATIE SLATER In the midst of a thunderstorm, Agnes and her partner James arrive at the remote and stately Olcis House for a romantic Highland getaway. With endless corridors and crumbling masonry, the house is not your average Airbnb and offers an extraordinary ‘authentic’ experience, with even its own dour housekeeper! But late at night, Agnes hears wailing and caterwauling from deep within the house. Fearful, but curious, she leaves the safety of the four-poster bed in search of answers… THE HAUNTING OF AGNES GILFREY is a gothic comedy thriller drawing on Scottish folklore and holiday horror stories, confronting our fear of ageing women and the spectres we manifest in the dark.

Experience an enchanting hour of harp music with UNDERCURRENTS, a deeply personal recital exploring resilience and recovery. Performed on both pedal and lever harps, the program features music from the new album, including a powerful new suite and other original works. Audiences will also enjoy mesmerizing arrangements of pieces by Philip Glass, Max Richter, and Ludovico Einaudi, blending contemporary minimalism with the harp’s ethereal beauty. This recital tells a story of healing after a wrist injury, weaving delicate melodies and rich harmonies into an unforgettable performance filled with emotion, storytelling, and breathtaking sound. “The harp can be simultaneously haunting and jaunty, and her virtuosity creates something akin to a rhythm guitar...showcasing Reid-Foster’s skill as a composer as well as a performer.” TONY GILLAM, SONGLINES

A live poetry reading with ships. Join five acclaimed poets—Sharon Black, Leonie Charlton, Juliet Antill, Jon Miller, and Cait O'Neill McCullagh—for a special evening of live poetry. As members of SHIPS (the Scottish Highlands & Islands Poetry Society), they bring voices from Mull, the north and west Highlands, and the Cévennes region of France for their first collective performance. The evening will feature a selection of both published and new work, accompanied by live music between readings. Following the performance, there will be a book signing and an opportunity to meet and chat with the poets.

Vulva Voce is a boundary-pushing string quartet blending classical, folk, jazz and techno. They exclusively perform works by women and underrepresented artists, including original and commissioned pieces. Recognised by The Recording Academy, BBC Radio 3 and CLASH, they’ve collaborated with Grammy winners and Glastonbury headliners ASH. Their debut EP Maddalena is inspired by 16th-century composer MADDALENA CASULANA, the first woman composer to have a book of her music printed and published under her own name, in the history of western music. Vulva Voce’s original tracks, Luteal and Hysteria, sample Casulana’s melodies, re-contextualising them in jazz, folk, pop and techno grooves. Committed to a more sustainable touring model, the band continues to reduce their footprint and advocate for a greener industry. “They wreaked havoc with the traditions of the string quartet, performing a mixture of works by sixteenth century lutist Maddalena Casulana (the first woman to ever publish sheet music), and savage originals that infused chamber music with a wild riot grrrl flair.” CLASH MAGAZINE