Art & Robotics with Chris Macleod
Mon 15 - Fri 19th Oct
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Crazy Rich Asians
Sat 13 Oct & Wed 17 Oct
This contemporary romantic comedy, based on a global bestseller, follows native New Yorker Rachel Chu to Singapore to meet her boyfriend’s family.
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Make Me Up by Rachel Maclean
Thur 18 Oct
In Make Me Up, multimedia artist Rachel Maclean has created a world that is both seductive and dangerous; a place where surveillance, violence and submission are a normalised part of daily life. She tackles these contradictions head-on and never balks at pushing boundaries. This darkly-comic film takes a satirical look at the contradictory pressures faced … Continue reading Make Me Up by Rachel Maclean
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MAKING YOUR FILM HAPPEN with Tomás Sheridan
Fri 19 Oct
Get your film make from start to finish.
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HELP MUSICIANS UK Round Table
FRI 19 OCT
HELP MUSICIANS UK Roundtable (HMUK)
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BlacKkKlansman
Fri 19 Oct
The latest from legendary American director Spike Lee
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Creative Industries Symposium
Sat 20 Oct
Creative Industries Symposium
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The Festival
Sat 20 Oct
When Nick’s girlfriend dumps him at graduation, he has a colossal meltdown in front of the entire university…………
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Art for Lunch
Mon 22 - Thurs 25 Oct
Come along to An Lanntair for lunch during any day of the Las/Ignite! Festival to enjoy dinner and a show! The walls to our auditorium will be up so that while enjoying your lunch from our wonderful Cafe Bar you will be able to enjoy a feast for the eyes; a combination of film, music … Continue reading Art for Lunch
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Gaming Day
MON 22 OCT
GAMING DAY Board not Bored’s gaming subgroup have organised a day which will be a celebration of Computer Gaming in all of its forms and across the whole building. Gaming Demonstrations – in An Lanntair’s Community Room The day starts with Gaming Demonstrations in the community room for beginners and those who want to try something new. … Continue reading Gaming Day
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Interactive Makeup Tutorials with Eleni Lowder
Mon 22 Oct & Thurs 25 Oct
Interactive Makeup Tutorials with Eleni Lowder
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Live Gaming Competition
MON 22 OCT
Live Gaming Competition
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The breakfast Club
Tue 23 Oct
Part of our Las!/Ignite Festival.
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Open Mic Night in An Lanntair’s Cafe Bar
TUE 23 OCT
These islands are bursting with talented, young musicians. The Las! Ignite! Festival Youth Team has been hosting Open Mic Sessions once a fortnight all summer. We have seen so many wonderful young artists perform in our main gallery and on An Lanntair’s forecourt, now it’s time to let them take to the stage. A fabulous … Continue reading Open Mic Night in An Lanntair’s Cafe Bar
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10 Things I Hate About You
Wed 24 Oct
Part of our Las!/Ignite! Festival.
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Introduction to Meditation and Mindfulness
WED 24 OCT & THURS 25 OCT
Introduction to Meditation and Mindfulness with Being Heather
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Steak Wednesday
Every Wednesday
Pre book your table from 5pm to get Two Steaks and a bottle of wine for £35
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Let’s Talk – A series of talks on mental health
WED 24 OCT
Let’s Talk – A trio of talks on mental health
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Easy Guitar with Hazel Mansfield
Wednesdays 22 Aug to 31 Oct (except 17 Oct)
This class is an ideal opportunity for beginners to learn basic chords and the use of a guitar tuner and a capo. It will cover timing, strumming, basic finger picking, and reading music for chords.
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Kings of Summer
Thur 25 Oct
Part of our Las!/Ignite! Festival.
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Marjolein Robertson
Thur 25 Oct
Marjolein Robertson, who claims to be Shetland’s only female comedian, will be appearing to end the festival on a high! One of the up and coming stars of the Scottish comedy scene Marjolein weaves through time with jokes, anecdotes and storytelling, intertwining her own life with a traditional Shetland folk tale. The first half of … Continue reading Marjolein Robertson
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Kilt making
Fridays 26 Oct to 14 Dec (8 weeks)
Through theoretical presentation, demonstration and assisted practical application you will be given the opportunity to make a traditional Kilt, either for a child or an adult.
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Sàl – Iain Morrison and Dalziel + Scullion
27 Oct & 29 Dec 2018
To mark the centenary of the Iolaire tragedy, 14-18 NOW and An Lanntair have commissioned two new suites of Gaelic music.
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Drama Club
Term time only
Do you have any budding thespians looking to develop their acting skills? Let them tread the boards as part of an Lanntair’s drama club. Children can come and learn acting, direction, and make new friends.
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Saturday Art Club
Saturdays in term time
A range of visual art and design activities for Primary school children every Saturday in term time. Saturday art clubs are taught by An Lanntair Education and Outreach staff and freelance artists. Wear clothes that can get messy. You don’t have to book for a whole term – there’s a different activity each week, so come when you can. We recommend … Continue reading Saturday Art Club
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Faclan: Erraid: 6°West (Artists’ Collective)
29 Oct to 28 Nov
Artwork inspired by a residence on the Isle of Erraid
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Band Practice
Mondays 29 Oct - 17 Dec (except 26 Nov)
Band Practice will give you a taste of being in a band and get you started making music of your own.
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Rosie Sullivan – EP Launch ‘Space’ (with support from local young musicians)
Monday 29th October
The incredible Rosie Sullivan returns to An Lanntair to launch her new EP, Space.
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Techniques of Drawing
Tuesdays 30 Oct – 4 Dec (6 weeks)
Drawing is about training the eye to observe with precision and sensitivity, and to analyse subtle relationships between surfaces.
This course will help you to put down on paper your own unique vision of what you see around you.
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Faclan: Faclan 2018
31 Oct to 3 Nov
This year’s Faclan: the Hebridean Book Festival takes place from Wednesday 31 October to Saturday 3 November. You can book event tickets online or via the An Lanntair box office on 01851 708480. Faclan 2018’s line-up of authors – many of them reflecting on this year’s festival theme of Fear – includes Peter May and … Continue reading Faclan 2018
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Faclan: Filmpoems: Susannah Ramsay
31 Oct to 3 Nov
Artwork exploring memory, landscape and perception
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Faclan: Village of the Damned
Wed 31 October
Demonic children take over in this 1960 horror classic
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Faclan: The Cabinet of Dr Caligari
Wed 31 October
A hypnotist uses a sleep walker to commit murders.
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Faclan: Alex Boyd: The Silent Islands
Wed 31 October
St Kilda from a 21st century perspective
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Faclan: Stornoway Writers’ Circle on Fear
Wed 31 October
Readings from a new anthology on this year’s theme
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Faclan: Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror
Wed 31 October
1922 classic with live piano accompaniment
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Faclan: Rosemary’s Baby
Thurs 1 November
A pregnant woman suspects that a cult want to use her baby in their rituals
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Faclan: Psycho
Thurs 1 November
Hitchcock classic that birthed the slasher movie
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Dream Catchers
Thursdays 1 Nov – 6 Dec (6 weeks)
This series of classes will provide an insight into Native American culture including the use of dream catchers as you make a unique dream catcher which is personal to you.
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Logo Design
Thursdays 1 Nov – 6 Dec (6 weeks)
This class will give students an open brief to design a logo for a public or private enterprise. The course will look at the history of logo design and break down the mechanics of the process.
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Faclan: The Darkest Dawn: The Story of The Iolaire Disaster
Thurs 1 November
Launch of a landmark publication on the 1919 tragedy.
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Faclan: Under the World: Jessica Danz
Thurs 1 November
Music inspired by the descent to the Underworld
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Faclan: Blackhouse tour with Peter May
Fri 2 Nov
An exclusive Lewis Trilogy tour in the company of the author
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Faclan: The Day of the Dead – A Mexican lunch with Maricruz Vasquez
Fri 2 November
A Mexican feast in the cafe bar
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Faclan: Schalcken the Painter
Fri 2 November
A terrifying ghost story from 1970s BBC
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Faclan: Whistle And I’ll Come To You
Fri 2 November
1968 BBC drama about a supernatural whistle
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Faclan: With the End in Mind: Dr Kathryn Mannix
Fri 2 November
A pioneering doctor discusses taboos around death
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Faclan: Frankenstein
Fri 2 November
The original film adaptation, with Boris Karloff
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Faclan: Frankenstein: the first 200 years, with Sir Christopher Frayling
Fri 2 November
Mary Shelley’s monstrous creation marks its birthday
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Faclan: Mac an t-Srònaich: Finlay Macleod
Sat 3 November
The true history of a semi-mythical Hebridean bogeyman
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Faclan: Faclan Òga: How to Draw your Dragon with Kate Leiper
Sat 3 Nov
Join top dragon illustrator, Kate Leiper (‘An Illustrated Treasury of Scottish Mythical Creatures’ and ‘An Illustrated Treasury of Scottish Folk and Fairy Tales”) and have fun creating your very own dragon.
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Faclan: Cuimhneachainn: Chrisella Ross
Sat 3 November
A celebration of the Gaelic writer and storyteller
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Faclan: Peter May
Sat 3 November
The Lewis trilogy author discusses Hebridean Noir.
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Faclan: Malcolm Mackay
Sat 3 November
Award-winning Stornoway author talks Hebridean Noir
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Faclan: The Babadook
Sat 3 November
A boy’s dreams are disturbed by a monster from a strange storybook.
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Faclan: Louise Welsh
Sat 3 November
A leading novelist reflects on the theme of fear
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Faclan: Hollie McNish
Sat 3 November
An evening with the award-winning poet and spoken word performer
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Faclan: Monster’s Ball
Sat 3 November
Unleash your inner monster at Faclan’s closing party, with fancy dress, live music by the Howling Lords, and a late licence!
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Easy Guitar 1 + 2
Mondays 5 Nov – 17 Dec (7 weeks)
This is an easy guitar class, teaching basic chords and use of a guitar tuner and a capo, correct playing posture, the three chord trick chords, music notes and basic exercises to develop physical flexibility and strength in both hands.
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Collagraph Printmaking
Wednesdays 7 Nov - 12 Dec (6 weeks)
Explore the endless possibilities of Collagraph printmaking using textured papers, tapes, found materials and glue to build printing plates.
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Bho Mhoch gu Dubh: Dawn to Dark
9 Nov – 22 Dec
The first exhibition leading up to the Centenary of the Iolaire Disaster
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Faclan: Library Lion : Interactive Theatre Show
Fri 9 Nov
This beautiful story invigorates an endangered species – the local library – with songs, laughter, lots of joining in, and maybe even a big furry hug. But NO ROARING!
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An Treas Suaile – Julie Fowlis and Duncan Chisholm
9 & 10 Nov
To mark the centenary of the Iolaire tragedy, 14-18 NOW and An Lanntair have commissioned two new suites of Gaelic music.
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As the Women Lay Dreaming by DS Murray
Sat 10 Nov
Join Donald S Murray as he launches As the Women Lay Dreaming, his powerful novel centred on the Iolaire disaster. A deeply moving story of passion constrained, coping with loss and a changing world, he explores how a single, devastating event could so dramatically impact a community, and he considers its legacy through one family’s … Continue reading As the Women Lay Dreaming by DS Murray
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Ballroom and Latin dance
Thursdays 22 Nov to 13 Dec (4 weeks)
Explore the magic of the ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ dances with this new beginner level class.
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Scotland’s Winter Festivals: Under the Skin
Mon 26 Nov
Disguising herself as a human female, an extra-terrestrial (Scarlett Johansson) drives around Scotland and tries to lure unsuspecting men into her clutches.
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Scotland’s Winter Festivals: Ratcatcher
Tue 27 Nov
Ratcatcher is a timeless film, often listed as one of the best of the 1990s.
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Scotland’s Winter Festivals: An Gruffalo/Bioran
Wed 28 Nov
Two 20 minute classic cartoon tales in Gaelic. Free for playgroup bookings!
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Scotland’s Winter Festivals: The St Kilda Tapes
Wed 28 Nov
Is it a concert? A film show? A live documentary? A multimedia extravaganza?
The St Kilda Tapes is all of these things, and a little bit more besides.
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Scotland’s Winter Festivals: Braveheart
Thur 29 Nov
When his secret bride is executed for assaulting an English soldier who tried to rape her, Sir William Wallace begins a revolt against King Edward I of England.
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Scotland’s Winter Festivals: Breabach
Fri 30 Nov
Breabach began 2017 in exciting fashion as receivers of the Scots Trad Music Awards ‘Folk Band of the Year’ for the second time and ‘Album of the Year’ for their fifth studio album ‘Astar’. A special Celtic Connections show to celebrate the album was held in February in Glasgow’s City Halls and was received with … Continue reading Scotland’s Winter Festivals: Breabach
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Scotland’s Winter Festivals: Colin Macleod
Sat 1 Dec
Following on from his hugely successful 2018 debut album Bloodlines and his UK tour, local boy Colin Macleod returns to An Lanntair as part of our St Andrew’s Day celebrations. Fingers crossed for an appearance from Sparky too! Bloodlines is folk music, according to producer Ethan Johns (Ryan Adams, Kings Of Leon), but not as … Continue reading Scotland’s Winter Festivals: Colin Macleod
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Christmas wrapping paper workshop – Linocut block printing
Tuesday 4 Dec
Learn how to make high quality, hand printed Christmas wrapping paper, cards and gift tags using linocut.
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Snow White and the seven dwarfs
Thur 6 - Sat 8 Dec
This year’s magical production will leave you feeling more than Happy!
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The Nutcracker
11 & 12 Dec
In aid of Action for Children Eilean Siar.
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Tha thu air Aigeann m’ Inntinn
17 Dec
World premiere of Iolaire animation by Catriona Black
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Astrid and Friends
Sat 22 Dec
Join us for our annual festive bash!
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Elephant Sessions
Thur 27 Dec
Elephant Sessions
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Exhibition Iolaire 100
Opening 4pm Sat 29 Dec
Exhibition Iolaire 100: Margaret Ferguson An overwhelming collection of 100 portraits created over the past 2 years of sailors lost and saved on the Iolaire. One for each year that has elapsed to the Centenary. The collection, supplemented by other artefacts, evokes a powerful human, personal and individual dimension as well as embodying the dreadful … Continue reading Exhibition Iolaire 100
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Robin Hood
16 - 19 Jan 2019
Stuart Morrison in association with the Stornoway Thespians presents a fabulous fun filled panto. Starring Nick Cochrane from Coronation Street, Vixtoria Jane from Cbeebies, Sarah Galbraith from Phantom of the Opera and premier panto dame David Rumelle. Midweek Tickets: Adult – £15.50 Concession (Under16) – £11.00 Family Ticket (2 Adults and 2 Concessions) – £46.50 … Continue reading Robin Hood
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Scotland’s Winter Festivals: The Music of Robert Burns
Fri 25 Jan
An alternative to the traditional Burns night celebrations.
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Scotland’s Winter Festivals: Scottish Food and Gin Pairing
Fri 25 Jan
Celebrate Burns Night 2019 in style with our special Scottish food and gin tasting event.
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Scotland’s Winter Festivals: Quiz Night Scotland
Sat 26 Jan
Family orientated quiz followed by traditional music in the cafe bar.
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Dark Skies at Gallan Head
Dates to be announced
Experience one of the best dark sky spots in the UK
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Dark Skies opening gala: Wunder der Schöpfung
Fri 8 February
Groundbreaking silent movie with live score
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Dark Skies exploration day 1
Sat 9 February
A day of free space-related events
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Dark Skies – Chris Lintott
Sat 9 February
An evening with The Sky at Night presenter
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Dark Skies – The Rocket Post with Shauna Macdonald
Sat 9 February
A Hebridean favourite – introduced by the star of the film
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Dark Skies – Cosmos Planetarium at An Lanntair
Mon 11 - Tues 12 February
A cosmic experience whatever the weather!
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Dark Skies – Starman (Valentine screening)
Thurs 14 February
A classic sci-romance returns to the big screen
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Dark Skies – Whatever Gets You Through The Night
Fri 15 February
Hebridean version of acclaimed multi-media project, with Rachel Sermanni, Emma Pollock and more…
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Dark Skies exploration day 2
Sat 16 February
A whole day of dark skies events at An Lanntair
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Dark Skies – Space Ape
Sat 16 February
Andy Cannon’s award-winning children’s show (for ages 7 +)
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Dark Skies – Virgin Spaceman with Nigel Henbest
Sat 16 Feb
A future astronaut shares his journey
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Dark Skies – In the Shadow of the Moon
Sat 16 February
Acclaimed documentary about the Apollo moon missions
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Dark Skies – Natalie Marr and Emma Pollock
Sat 16 February
A songwriter and a PHD researcher reflect on dark skies
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Dark Skies – Cosmic Quest, with Heather Couper and Nigel Henbest
Sat 16 February
The story of astronomy, with two top international science speakers
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Dark Skies pre-school programme
Mon 18 - Wed 20 February
A space odyssey for 3-5 year-olds
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Dark Skies closing film: First Man
Thurs 21 February
How Neil Armstrong became the first man on the moon
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DNA: WE KNOW WHAT YOU’RE THINKING
Fri 1 March 2019
Andrew and Darren, best known as mind reading double act DNA, took the nation by storm when they appeared on Britain’s Got Talent in 2017 with their incredible telepathic ability known as “The Gift”.
