Author: Anna

In line with many other initiatives, the Between Islands Project found itself in a position where this summer’s planned programme of activities had to be cancelled due to the covid virus and ensuing lockdown situation. Originated by An Lanntair in Stornoway, and funded through the LEADER 2014-2020 regional cooperation scheme, the project had been working… More…

The intermission is over, and the prelude has begun as An Lanntair gets set to open its doors to the public again on Monday, August 17th. The arts centre is delighted to take its first step in a phased re-opening which will see the building’s ground floor open from Monday August 17th for the first… More…

I’d been watching telly when I heard Martin say to Carol “What you looking at me like that for?” And caught her blinking. Startled. “Sorry. Didn’t mean to stare. I’ve just never seen you without your cap. To be honest, no offence, I wondered if you had some premature hair loss.” “Nope. No worries. None… More…

I think it was George R. R. Martin who wrote recently (to near-universal acclaim, I imagine) that he’s getting more writing done during lockdown than he has for a long time. Closer to home, though, several people I know claim that they’re struggling to write, even though they’ve plenty of time on their hands. I… More…

An Lanntair has been proud to display banners and posters created by Outer Hebrides’ residents in support of Black Lives Matter. Joining a movement which has seen people collectively rise up around the world in protest against racial injustice and violence, An Lanntair sincerely thank all who contributed to making our islands’ voice heard. Elly… More…

Visitors can once again ‘stroll’ through An Lanntair’s main gallery as the islands’ arts centre presents a series of Virtual Galleries online. The cyberspace galleries take a look back at exhibitions presented when An Lanntair resided in Stornoway Town Hall, as well as a selection of current works created by young people in lockdown as… More…

Like so many Western Isles residents, An Lanntair stands in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement. As people collectively rise up around the world in protest against racial injustice and violence, we, like many of our fellow islanders, feel compelled to support and to contribute. We may not be able to travel to protest… More…

An Lanntair is offering a commission to one artist to decorate – in the round – the art centre’s Round Room area as we look towards reopening when government COVID-19 restrictions allow. The Round Room area of An Lanntair’s current café/bar space, which has a large opening entrance facing the auditorium doors, is an informal… More…

I have always been a crafter. I teach a Sunday school class at my church where we use crafts to explain the weekly Gospel message, and with my work I have held a number of arts and crafts days for young people. I experiment with needle felting, cross-stitch and embroidery, and I enjoy papercrafts –… More…

Last week I dug out a macro extension tube, stuck it on my camera and set off round my garden for a literal mini-adventure. I wouldn’t say I’m a lazy photographer…but I’m definitely not one who knows the technical stuff properly nor their kit inside out. I am more of the type who has to… More…