Author: Andrew Campbell
Weekly Newsletter (21/09/23)
Family Ceilidh Sat 23 Sept, 3pm-5pm £5/£3 Come and celebrate the inaugural Scottish Folk Music day with us! Join us for an entertaining afternoon of ceilidh dancing that is suitable for all ages and abilities. Jane Hepburn Macmillan, Willie Campbell, and Andy Yearley will provide the musical accompaniment, so you’ll be able to dance the… More…

Tim Vine to take his brand new tour to An Lanntair next September!
Is there a more ludicrous comedian in Britain?’ (THE TIMES) Tim Vine – Breeeep! Tim Vine returns with his brand new stand-up show Breeeep!, prompting The Times newspaper to ask: “Is there a more ludicrous comedian in Britain than Tim Vine?”. Expect a mountain of nonsense. One-liners, stupid things, crazy songs, and wobbly props (plus… More…

Seanchas Weekend at An Lanntair Celebrating Scotland’s Year of Stories
Over the course of the year, An Lanntair Arts Centre in Stornoway has created and delivered a series of diverse events to celebrate Scotland’s Year of Stories. These have included community storytelling workshops, the creation of a short film series highlighting stories from residents all over the island, and a brand new and completely unique… More…

Calum Fraser: Bloga
Breabach, Norrie Tago MacÌomhair, Ceitlin Lilidh, Calum Alex Mac a’ Mhaoilein, Alasdair Mac’illeBhàin. Cuid dhe na sàr-sheinneadairean agus còmhlain-chiùil a nochd ann an tallaichean coimhearsnachd air feadh Leòdhais an-uiridh. Bha oidhche àlainn againn ann an Grinneabhat ag èisteachd ri guth binn Cheitlin a’ seinn òrain à Leòdhas san Dùbhlachd 2021. Tha e a’ faireachdainn mar… More…

Latest CafeBar News!
Following the departure of Elior, we are now working on a new CafeBar that will be introduced with limited yet quality services soon! Keep an eye on our social media for relevant updates. Às dèidh dha Elior falbh, tha sinn a-nis ag obair air Cafaidh/Bàr ùr a chur air dòigh, le seirbheis a bhios na… More…

Clàr – Digital Art and Music Commission
An Lanntair is delighted to announce a new £3000 commission for young artists and musicians aged 17-25 and based on Lewis and Harris who are interested in expressing themselves through digital technology. The commission is being delivered Clàr, our digital creativity programme, which is now in it’s second year. Young creatives will be offered the… More…

An Lanntair selects five Grinneas artworks for new Highland Art Prize Exhibition
For the Royal National Mòd, in Perth from 14th – 22nd October, The Highland Society of London invited An Lanntair to submit five pieces from their Grinneas nan Eilean Islands’ Open exhibition for inclusion in the inaugural Highland Art Prize exhibition at the City Contemporary Art Gallery. The five artworks have now been selected by… More…

An Lanntair Appoints New Artist Support Coordinator
An Lanntair has appointed Andrew Eaton-Lewis as its new Artist Support Coordinator. Andrew will be working to support Hebridean artists through regular networking events at An Lanntair, professional development sessions, one-to-one coaching support and other initiatives. If you are looking for help to develop your creative work you can reach Andrew at andrew@anlanntair.com. Andrew said:… More…

Hayli McClain blog: Brilliant! I’ll Remember It Forever!
A year ago, I hadn’t even heard of The Brilliant & Forever. The book hadn’t made me laugh, hadn’t made me cry, hadn’t become a real-life literary event I was desperately excited to experience. A year from now? I’ll still have this dumb grin on my face, thinking of August 6th, 2022 on the Lews… More…

Kevin MacNeil wraps-up An Lanntair’s Brilliant & Forever Festival!
The Brilliant & Forever festival was brought to life for the first time earlier this month – local writer and author of The Brilliant & Forever novel, Kevin MacNeil reflects on his story becoming a reality… “If you build it,” said Kevin Costner (no relation), “they will come.” And we – humans and alpacas alike… More…
