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Fiona matheson: "The process is as exciting as the outcome"

Fiona matheson: "The process is as exciting as the outcome"

Croft houses appear regularly on her paintings, a reference to life in Strathcarron and Culrain when she was younger. KC: Why landscape? FM: The textures, colours and form of the Highland landscape are always changing. It supplies endless inspiration not only on a daily basis but hourly, as the weather

Sutherland Sessions: Trad Club of the Year 2019

Sutherland Sessions: Trad Club of the Year 2019

The group is bringing first-class musicians to local venues across Sutherland and has recently received the "Club of the Year 2019" at the MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards. We met with the Sutherland Sessions committee on a stormy February afternoon at Invershin pub. The photo shoot

Dog handler and legend Pat MacGettigan

Dog handler and legend Pat MacGettigan

This Irishman based in Culrain was one of the most successful dog handlers in Scotland and quite a character. Born in Donegal in 1929, he came to the Highlands as a teenager to work in Hydro Electric schemes such as the 5-mile tunnel in Lairg. He began to work

Kyle Chronicle #2

Kyle Chronicle #2

Hope springs eternal

Hope springs eternal

Spring, by Ali Smith by Liz Treacher, Author Ali Smith was born in Inverness and her writing is still profoundly influenced by Scotland. In her latest novel, the plot culminates at present day Culloden and the giant Tesco in Inverness!   Spring (Hamish Hamilton, 2019) is the third in Smith’s

Uncut Gems

Uncut Gems

Release date: 2019 | Country: USA | Running time: 135 min | Genres: Crime, Drama, Thriller | Directors: Benny & Josh Safdie | Starring: Adam Sandler, Julia Fox, Idina Menzel | BBFC 15  By Jack Weir The Safdie Brothers’ newest film brought me more creative inspiration than any film I’ve seen in years. The art

The eagle, the Fraser child, and the tragedy that never was

The eagle, the Fraser child, and the tragedy that never was

“I hope you will forgive a stranger intruding on your sorrow, which must be so deep, but the story was so heart-rending I could not but write…” These were the parting words of a gentleman from Montrose in a letter written to Mr & Mrs Fraser of Inveroykel, written