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Exhibition Run: 24 May - 5 July
UAIM AN ÒIR : MAIRI GILLIES
An innovative sonic installation on the relationships between place, people, piping, and plants based on the multiple versions of the story Uamh an Òr (The Cave of Gold).
The main theme features a piper who goes into a cave and meets with an untimely end. But there are unique variations on the story, lyrics and melody linked to corresponding caves found across the Gàidhealtachd, which represent portals into the ‘otherworld’ and the place from which creativity is born into Gaelic culture; in particular pìobaireachd (piping).
The title is a play on Fuaim and Uamh, to mean ‘seam of gold’).
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Exhibition Run: 12 July - 23 August
AN TURAS: THE CROSSING KEN
CURRIE
VISUAL ARTS
The Crossing transports viewers to an unknown archipelago, characterised by its desolate and barren islands and towering sea stacks. The landscapes, reminiscent of the westernmost islands of the Outer Hebrides, feature eroded rock towers that emerge from a deep, black sea, foaming and spraying at their bases.
In this stark and unforgiving environment, an unidentified community endures a precarious existence without shelter. Stranded or perhaps in a state of perpetual waiting, figures balance barefoot on guano-coated rock faces and navigate the waters in wooden-hulled vessels, steered by hooded ferrymen through the treacherous sea stacks. Their weatherbeaten appearance is marked by salt-stung, red-tinged eyes and skin. Currie's paintings are imbued with imagery evocative of inherited folklore, ritual, and faith.
The Crossing III
Given that the catalyst for these paintings was Currie’s experiences over several years in the Western Isles it is fitting that they should return to be exhibited in this part of the world.
Ken Currie shared the following words about this new body of work from his studio journal:
People of the Sea. People on the Edge. People at Extremes. Contested Land. Crossing the Sea. Eviction. Evasion. Evacuation. Displacement. Dispossession. Destitution.
The paintings were originally exhibited in London last year and for this exhibition at An Lanntair Currie has created a number new works specifically for the space.
ABOUT KEN CURRIE
Ken Currie (b 1960) studied at the Glasgow School of Art from 1978–1983 and rose to attention within a generation of painters known as the ‘New Glasgow Boys’ in the 1980s. He is renowned for his unsettling portrayal of the human figure. The artist’s rich, luminous paintings depict mysterious rites, rituals, and quasi-medical practices, offering a meditation on violence in its many guises.
Ken Currie has exhibited widely internationally, including a 2013 solo exhibition at the National Galleries of Scotland, which also commissioned his painting Three Oncologists. Currie’s work is held in many major public collections including Tate, London; National Galleries of Scotland, Edinburgh; New York Public Library; Imperial War Museum, London; Campbelltown Arts Centre, New South Wales; Yale Center for British Art, New Haven; Gulbenkian Foundation, Lisbon; and the British Council, London.
The Ferryman
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VISUAL ARTS
WHERE THE OCEAN REMEMBERS THE SKY: KATE MCFADYEN
This collection of paintings reflects my memory of a place that is now etched into my heart forever.
I am so delighted to be holding my debut solo show on Harris and Lewis, where I have been made to feel so welcome.
“Wheretheoceanremembersthesky“ is the culmination of ten years study with the Open College of the Arts and my graduation exhibition.
In the summer of 2024, while searching for inspiration I embarked on a self‑directed residency to the Isles of Harris and Lewis, a place I had never visited before.
From the moment I stepped ashore I knew I had found the perfect place, I felt a real sense of coming home, an emotion that is hard to describe in words, but one I poured into every brushstroke and painting.
Harris and Lewis, from the vivid turquoise seas to the bright white sands, and the ever-present wind, has an atmosphere and landscape beyond words that almost feels like stepping back in time.
An island, who’s people remain in tune with nature and the elements.
WheretheOceanRememberstheSky….
The space where sea, cloud and heart all meet and the echo of Gaelic song is carried by the wind.
FREE EVENTS - BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL SONGWRITERS CIRCLE
WED 23 JULY, 7PM
Are you a songwriter or hoping to become one? Join our monthly songwriters' circle – a relaxed, no pressure space to share ideas, get feedback, and connect with fellow island musicians. Open to all levels, from beginners to pros. Hosted by island musician Andrew Eaton-Lewis.
ARTIST GATHERING
FRI 25 JULY 6PM
An Lanntair’s Artist Gatherings are monthly social events for island artists of all disciplines, from music, film and theatre to visual art and design. You do not need to be established or professional to come along – everyone is welcome and we are here to support all forms of creativity.
Each month we invite different artists to talk about their work. If you’d like to share your work at a future Artist Gathering, contact Andrew Eaton-Lewis at andrew@anlanntair.com. All contributors will be paid a fee.
The An Lanntair Residency programme is a two-way exchange between visiting artists and the island community, offering time and space for creative work or research. Open to all disciplines, the residency has hosted artists from over 32 countries and emphasizes local engagement, drawing on island knowledge and culture. Focused on mutual benefit, the programme supports local communities— especially young talent—while building global connections and enriching island life. Participants often share their work through exhibitions, talks, and events, becoming part of both An Lanntair’s programme and the island’s social fabric.
CURRENT RESIDENCIES
RESIDENCIES
We have ‘Muir is Tir’ sailing residency in partnership with Sail Britain 28 June - 4 July. The residency is across disciplines with 6 participants taking part – it’s based on the ocean on board the yacht ‘Merlin’ between Lewis, Harris and Uist, utilising The Shiants and different anchorages each day as a hub to explore from.
‘Muir is Tìr’ is based on the Gaelic sea-lore book of the same name by George Macleod. It utilises the land and seascapes of the Outer Hebrides at high Summer as both venue and research arena, offering a window into the traditions, language, culture and communities of the islands through an involved and participatory approach.
LETS CHAT LETS CHAT
GOOD MORNING
Madainn mhath (Mah-deen vah)
GOOD DAY / NICE DAY
Latha math (LAH-uh MAH)
HELLO
Halò! (ha-LOH)
GOOD AFTERNOON
Feasgar math (Fess-gahr mah)
EXCUSE ME / SORRY
Gabh mo leisgeul! (Gav mo LESH-gul)
GOOD NIGHT
Oidche mhath! (OY-kuh vah)
HOW ARE YOU?
Ciamar a tha thu? (Kimmer a ha oo)
I AM WELL
Tha mi gu math (Ha mee gu ma)
THANK YOU
Tapadh leat (TAH-puh let)
DÀ FHICHEAD
Hebridean WOMEN
Positive Stories Festivals
We are delighted to be bringing back the Positive Stories Festivals building on the incredible success of Season 3 where over 300 young people performed their chosen plays at major theatres across Scotland.
This Season promises even more and we are excited to present this year’s plays performed by Ignite Theatre, An Lanntair P4-7s, Wee Phoenix Theatre, Eden Court Youth Theatre, and An Lanntair Youth Theatre.
Plays by Ella Hickson, Hannah Low, Tim Crouch, Travis Alabanza and Leyla Josephine.
Positive Stories for Negative Times is an international participatory project offering organisations who work with young people a process, newly commissioned plays and training by the best theatre artists working in the UK free of charge.
Wonder Fools and the Traverse Theatre have presented four seasons of the project so far, reaching over 14,000 young people from 24 different countries including UK, South Africa, India, USA, Canada, Italy and Sweden.
To find out more about this free project, please visit www.positivestories.scot
FRI 4 JULY
3.30pm – 4.15pm: Ignite Theatre: Roman Cardboard Swift 6.30pm – 7.15pm: An Lanntair P4 – P7s: Careful What You Wish For 7.30pm – 8.15pm: Wee Phoenix Theatre: Are You a Robot?
SAT 5 JULY
6.30pm – 7.15pm: Eden Court Youth Theatre: Cafeful What You Wish For
7.30pm – 8.15pm: An Lanntair Youth Theatre: We Ain’t Movin’
JULY’S CINEMATIC LINEUP IS...
Pick up Finlay J. MacDonald's witty and heartwarming tales of Hebridean life - the perfect post-film read. Available in our shop now!
SCREENINGOFASONGOFCROTAL& WHITE/ SULISGIER
Don't miss this rare opportunity to experience the evocative imagery & lyrical storytelling that have made MacDonald's work a cornerstone of Scottish film heritage.
Thur3July,7pm
THESALTPATH
A couple lose their home and later discover the husband has been diagnosed with a terminal illness as they embark on a year long coastal trek.
Thur10July,7pm
1h, 55mins - Subtitled
Swing by the shop before or after the movie - we’ve a fab selection of Stitch merch waiting for you!
LILO&STITCH
A lonely Hawaiian girl befriends a runaway alien, helping to mend her fragmented family.
Fri11July,6pm-relaxed Sat12July,2pm&5pm
1h, 48mins
FROMTHEWORLDOFJOHNWICK: BALLERINA
Trained in the assassin traditions of the Ruska Roma, Eve Macarro takes on an army of killers as she seeks revenge against those responsible for the death of her father.
Sat12July,8pm
2h, 45mins
An ageing warlord retires and entrusts his empire to his three sons. However, he soon realises that power has corrupted them and made them uncontrollable. Part of An Lanntair’s 40 Anniversary Screenings th Thur24July,7pm 2h, 42mins
Bring the magic home with ‘How to Train Your Dragon’ books. Also available in our shop are novels featuring Dragon adventures on the Isle of Harris.
HOWTOTRAINYOURDRAGON
On the rugged isle of Berk, Viking boy Hiccup befriends a dragon, defying tradition. When an ancient threat arises, their bond becomes the key to peace, pushing them to redefine heroism and leadership together. Fri25July,6pm Sat26July,4pm-relaxed Sun27July,2pm
1h, 56mins
FALLINGINTOPLACE
Kira and Ian, escaping their problems, meet on Skye for a winter weekend. They form an instant, deep connection. Returning to London, they attempt to resume normal life.
Sat26July,8pm
1h, 56mins
THELASTJOURNEY
An emotional and hilarious story with a life-affirming message, THE LAST JOURNEY is a cinematic experience that explores a loving son’s attempts to coax his aging father into reengaging with life by embarking on a joyous, heartfelt road trip through the South of France.
Thur31July,7pm
35mins -
WEEKLY ON FRIDAYS
10.30AM - MIDDAY, EDUCATION ROOM
ADULT £4.50 / £4 FOR MEMBERS
CO-CREATE
A relaxed, supportive session led by artist Elaine Smith which includes activities like creative journaling, printmaking, and collage.
Children are welcome to play nearby (no ticket needed), and some activities may include child-parent collaboration.
OILCAN FEEDER WORKSHOP COMES TO STORNOWAY
SAT 5 JULY 12PM - 4PM COMMUNITY ROOM AN LANNTAIR
BE PART OF A NEW SCOTTISH MUSICAL
This July, OILCAN – the musical lands in Stornoway for a special one-off workshop at An Lanntair, offering a bold blend of personal storytelling, songwriting, and stagecraft rooted in Scottish tradition and contemporary rap.
Open to anyone aged 16+, this dynamic four-hour session invites you to explore playwriting, lyric writing, and melody-making in a welcoming, no-experience-needed environment.
Facilitated by professional artists, the workshop feeds directly into the development of OILCAN – the musical, with chances to have your work published, performed, or even commissioned.
Whether you’re a curious beginner or a seasoned creative, come add your voice to something unforgettable—right here in the Hebrides.
SEABIRDS EUN MARA
ARTS WORKSHOPS
Mon 30 june - fri 11 july
SessionsareavailableinEnglishandGaelic. Venuesare:AnLanntair,ClanMacquarrieCentre, IonadStoodie,BackFootball&RecCentre,Grinneabhat, BalallanVillageHall,LeverburghVillageHall& TarbertCommunityCentre
DÒTAMAN:
Hat Making Workshop for HebCelt
Joinusincelebrating40yearsofAnLanntairand Dòtamanwithafun,all-agesworkshopinspired byDonnieMacLeod’siconicsillyhatsfromthe belovedGaelicTVshow.
Createyourownwackyheadgeartowearto Donnie’ssetatHebCelt!
Under8sshouldbeaccompaniedbyanadult.
HOME RECORDING FOR THE INDEPENDANT MUSICIAN
EDUCATION
THURSDAY 10TH JULY
SAT 12 JULY, 10AM - 5PM (WITH A BREAK FOR LUNCH)
EDUCATION ROOM, AN LANNTAIR
Ever dreamed of producing your own music from home? Join Home Recording for the Independent Musician with Martin Adil-Smith — writer, instrumentalist, arranger, and producer of four self-recorded albums using just a laptop, interface, and microphone.
This all day hands-on creative class is designed to empower musicians of all levels to independently record, edit, mix, and master their own tracks. You’ll be working with Reaper, a powerful, professional-grade digital audio workstation (DAW) that’s free to try for 60 days.
Martin will guide you through everything from capturing great sound to finishing a track you can proudly release. Whether you’re a singersongwriter or electronic producer, this course gives you the tools and confidence to take control of your sound.
Bring your own laptop with Reaper installed — and get ready to transform your musical ideas into fully produced songs from the comfort of your home.
MON 21 - FRI 25 JULY
10AM - 4PM UHI NWH
THEATRE SUMMER SCHOOL
An Lanntair will run a week long creative course for young people aged 10 – 18 to devise and perform a unique piece of theatre. Drama practitioners will lead workshops in performance skills, devising a new story, rehearsing the created piece and preparing the cast to perform to an audience. Each day will begin with physical and vocal warm ups, and then the groups will agree on their creative brief for the day. At the end of each day all participants will share their created work and reflect on their experiences. The process will give young people hands-on experience of the processes involved in creating theatre. The workshops will progress young people’s skills, confidence and selfawareness and let them experience the excitement of creative theatre. Please bring a packed lunch and wear comfortable clothes. Water and snacks will be provided.
There are funded places available, please get in touch if you have any issues with the cost of the activity as we may be able to help. Contact Joe Mahony on joe@anlanntair.com for information.
TO LEWIS
Become a Music Broth library member. Order and collect musical instruments. Choose from 3000+ items. Sign up at musicbroth.org
FRI 11 JULY, 4PM - 6PM: DRUM ROOM, AN LANNTAIR
DRAWING ADVENTURES
Explorenatureonadrawingadventure inLewsCastleGrounds.Childrenwill makedrawingsandrubbings,collect interestingfinds,anddocumenttheir adventure.
WED 23 JULY
11AM - 12PM OR 1PM - 2PM LEWS CASTLE GROUNDS SUITABLE FOR AGE 8 - 12 £4.50 OR £4 WITH FAMILY MEMBERSHIP
CELEBRATESCOTTISHVOICESAND LANDSCAPESWITHOURLATESTSELECTION.
We're marking the upcoming centenary of FinlayJ.MacDonald with a special focus on his work, alongside contemporary Scottish authors.
Pick up PoorThings and TheOutrun - both recently adapted for film—and discover books that delve deep into place, memory, and nature.
From Nan Shepherd’s luminous TheLiving Mountain, rooted in the Cairngorms, to evocative journeys like WalkingtheBonesofBritain and CyclingtheHebrides, our collection invites you to explore the land through literature.
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