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Archive of Events from 2023

Winter Wednesdays & Burns Poetry Workshop

The Old Brewery is open to anyone of all ages on Wednesday afternoons throughout the winter months (check calendar for dates).  There will be tea, coffee and biscuits available all afternoon, with space to chat, bring a craft project o...

14:00 16:00

The Old Brewery Burnside Place, Cromarty IV11 8XQ

Winter Wednesdays & Northern Lights

The Old Brewery is open to anyone of all ages on Wednesday afternoons throughout the winter months (check calendar for dates).  There will be free tea, coffee and biscuits available all afternoon, with space to chat, bring a craft project&n...

14:00 16:00

The Old Brewery Burnside Place, Cromarty IV11 8XQ

Winter Wednesdays

The Old Brewery is open to anyone of all ages on Wednesday afternoons throughout the winter months (check calendar for dates).  There will be free tea, coffee and biscuits available all afternoon, with space to chat, bring a craft project&n...

14:00 16:00

The Old Brewery Burnside Place, Cromarty IV11 8XQ

Winter Wednesdays

The Old Brewery is open to anyone of all ages on Wednesday afternoons throughout the winter months (check calendar for dates).  There will be free tea, coffee and biscuits available all afternoon, with space to chat, bring a craft project&n...

14:00 16:00

The Old Brewery Burnside Place, Cromarty IV11 8XQ

Piano Recital

Join us for an evening of diverse solo piano with Duncan Honeybourne as part of his Scottish tour. Duncan has toured extensively in the UK, Ireland and Europe as soloist and chamber musician, he has broadcast frequently on BBC Radio 3 and radio ne...

The Stables Causeway, Cromarty IV11 8XS

Northern Lights & Riots - The Writings of DA Mackenzie

Riots in Fishertown! Find out how early 20th century Cromarty writer Donald Alexander Mackenzie caused a riot in Fishertown. His newspaper article offended the residents of fishertown so much they rioted in the streets. With poet...

10:00 15:00

The Old Brewery Burnside Place, Cromarty IV11 8XQ

Winter Wednesdays

The Old Brewery is open to anyone of all ages on Wednesday afternoons throughout the winter months (check calendar for dates).  There will be free tea, coffee and biscuits available all afternoon, with space to chat, bring a craft project&n...

14:00 16:00

The Old Brewery Burnside Place, Cromarty IV11 8XQ

Event Cancelled

Lizabett Russo

CANCELLED due to Lizabett's transport problems - please accept our apologies. Back in Cromarty by popular demand – Lizabett returns with work from her new album, ‘While I sit and watch this tree’ volume 2. "Otherworldly ...

The Stables Causeway, Cromarty IV11 8XS

Land, Sea and Sky Art Exhibition

An exhibition of local artsits Jane Angel, Simon Jackson, Michele Gunn and the late Gordon Gunn.  OPENING NIGHT PREVIEW - TUESDAY 7 MARCH 6 - 8PM, please join us for a glass of wine. Jane Angel lived and worked in Edinburgh for many years ...

11:00 16:00

The Stables Causeway, Cromarty IV11 8XS

Ukulele Weekend

Ukulele playing in a rut? Time to take it up a notch!  Power up your uke and take it to the next level.  Celtic Connections own ‘Mr Ukulele’, Finlay Allison, will show you how to improve your strumming, add shuffles and licks to...

10:00 16:00

The Stables Causeway, Cromarty IV11 8XS

Apollo's Cabinet

Apollo’s Cabinet are bringing their award-winning show “A star is born – The making of Kitty Clive” to Cromarty! Kitty Clive was the most famous singer-actress of the mid-eighteenth century and sought after by the managers ...

The Stables Causeway, Cromarty IV11 8XS

Frame Basket Making

Introduction to Frame baskets This two day course will introduce participants to the various types of frame baskets – baskets made using a hoop, ribs and weavers – and give them the skills to make one. This will involve making the hoop...

10:00 16:30

The Stables Causeway, Cromarty IV11 8XS

Machine Sewing - Bring Your Own Project

Rebecca The Sewist is back in Cromarty! Ever fancy making your own clothing? Unsure about darts, buttonholes, sleeves and zips Not sure how to follow a pattern or want to progress in your garment making journey then this class is for you. Bring al...

10:00 16:30

The Stables Causeway, Cromarty IV11 8XS

Children's Sewing Week £15

Holiday Sewing club! Introduction to machine sewing for children With thanks to the Middleton Trust, this workshop is now available at the very reduced price of £15 for all four workshops.   This class is suitable for children a...

10:00 12:30

The Old Brewery Burnside Place, Cromarty IV11 8XQ

Children's Mosaic Week £15

With thanks to the Middleton Trust, this workshop is now available at the very reduced price of £15 for all four workshops. Come along for four afternoons in the Easter holidays and learn how to make mosaics.  Black Isle mosaic arti...

13:30 15:30

The Old Brewery Burnside Place, Cromarty IV11 8XQ

Lin Anderson - Murder in your own back yard

Lin Anderson - Murder in your own back yard Lin Anderson is delighted to be back in Cromarty for this year Crime & Thrillers. Lin will be talking about her new book, The Party House and discussing creating fictional worlds in your home to...

09:30 11:00

The Stables Causeway, Cromarty IV11 8XS

Shona MacLean - Fighting your way out of history with a plot in your hand

Shona Maclean - Writing your way out of history with a plot in your hand Shona (S.G.) MacLean was born in Inverness and brought up in the Highlands, where her parents were hoteliers. After Dingwall Academy, she gained an M.A. and Ph.D.  ...

11:30 13:00

The Stables Causeway, Cromarty IV11 8XS

Jonathan Whitelaw - From Fact to Fiction

Jonathan Whitelaw - From Fact to Fiction. UPDATE 20 APRIL - Unfortuntely Jonathan has been struck down with Covid so won't be able to attend. Our spotlight author, Callum McSorely will be stepping up to the plate and keeping us entertained w...

14:30 15:30

The Stables Causeway, Cromarty IV11 8XS

Mark Billingham with Neil Lancaster

Mark Billingham - The Murder Book  As if we needed reminding how good Mark Billingham is'   Val McDermid. Mark and Neil will share the stage and discuss their latest work.  Mark Billingham started his career, 21 ...

09:30 11:00

The Stables Causeway, Cromarty IV11 8XS

Margaret Kirk & Helen Forbes

‘Getting (and staying) Published – An Insider Guide to Doing It Your Way Bamboozled by the book world? Petrified of the publishing industry? Whether your book is ready to rock, nearly cooked or just a twinkle in your eye and a couple o...

11:30 13:00

The Stables Causeway, Cromarty IV11 8XS

Desert Island Crooks

Desert Island Crooks - Hosted by Ian Rankin  Join Ian Rankin as he whisks our authors away to a desert island with only their five favourite books to keep them company. A lighthearted event and a chance to hear what crime authors enjoy r...

14:30 15:45

The Stables Causeway, Cromarty IV11 8XS

Trio Doyenne

EVENT DETAILS Trio Doyenne is an internationally formed piano trio comprised of three young emerging artists. Monika Masanauskaite (piano, Lithuania), Michelle Dierx (violin, Belgium) and Shannon Merciel (cello, USA) began their journey at the Roy...

The Stables Causeway, Cromarty IV11 8XS

Event Postponed

Dorec-a-Belle

Sadly we have had to cancel Dorec-a-Belle this year. They will be back in June 2024, date to be confirmed. We apologise for the disappointment.  Inverness band Dorec-a-belle were unable to celebrate their 10th anniversary in lockdown so are m...

The Stables Causeway, Cromarty IV11 8XS

Two in a Barrel

One Barrel, Two Friends, and an ever-growing mountain of rubbish! A fantastic show for younger children. Two lively quirky best friends, Riri and Moku, are confined to a barrel sitting on top of an island of rubbish. They love finding treasur...

The Stables Causeway, Cromarty IV11 8XS

Redcastle Art Group

REDCASTLE ART GROUP EXHIBITION 2023 RAG comes back to Cromarty with a new exhibition celebrating highland painting and more. Redcastle Art Group (RAG) comprises 15 experienced highland artists who for many years have met on the Black Isle once ...

10:30 16:00

The Stables Causeway, Cromarty IV11 8XS

Robin Versteeg & Christopher Josey concert

CONCERT: ROBIN VERSTEEG & CHRISTOPHER JOSEY In conjunction with the Redcastle Art Group exhibition, this opening-night concert in the gallery highlights the links between art and music.  Robin Versteeg (piano) and Christopher Jose...

The Stables Causeway, Cromarty IV11 8XS

Sarah McQuaid

“One of the most instantly recognisable voices in current music … Shades of Joni Mitchell in a jam with Karen Carpenter and Lana Del Rey.” —Trust The Doc Sarah McQuaid’s lush, chocolatey voice combines with her engag...

The Stables Causeway, Cromarty IV11 8XS

Event Postponed

Experimental print making

THIS WORKSHOP HAS BEEN POSTPONED TO SATURDAY 21 OCTOBER - Due to unforseen circumstances During this one day, experimental workshop participants will have the chance to explore techniques in mono-printing, collagraph and relief printing (including...

10:00 16:30

The Stables Causeway, Cromarty IV11 8XS

Stained glass workshop

A one-day introduction to traditional leaded stained glass with Anne Ferguson.  You will experience each stage of creating your own small panel from selecting and cutting the glass, through to assembly and completion - no experience required....

10:00 16:30

The Old Brewery Burnside Place, Cromarty IV11 8XQ

Stained glass workshop

A one-day introduction to traditional leaded stained glass with Anne Ferguson.  You will experience each stage of creating your own small panel from selecting and cutting the glass, through to assembly and completion - no experience required....

10:00 16:30

The Old Brewery Burnside Place, Cromarty IV11 8XQ

Adam Holmes

Adam Holmes is one of the brightest rising stars on the UK roots music scene, he combines masterful songwriting and a mellifluous, enchanting voice, mixing traditional and contemporary folk with his own brand of soul and Americana. Adam&...

The Stables Causeway, Cromarty IV11 8XS

Sing For Joy

Join singing teacher and voice specialist Kate for a fun and uplifting day, opening up your natural voice and singing inspiring acappella harmony songs. All learning is by ear, no previous experience is needed and the day will suit all levels of ...

10:00 15:30

The Stables Causeway, Cromarty IV11 8XS

Life Drawing

In this two-day workshop we will look at a variety of ways to explore life drawing, examining how to get proportions correct and exploring a variety of ways to 'mark-make' in direct response to the model. You will look at line, t...

10:00 16:30

The Stables Causeway, Cromarty IV11 8XS

Bark Basket Making

Weaving with willow bark. Willow bark is a material with a wide variety of uses, including making cordage, as a source of tannin and also aspirin, and as a material for making containers of various styles and types. Willow strips or sheets can be ...

10:00 16:30

The Old Brewery Burnside Place, Cromarty IV11 8XQ

Landscape Painting

The aim of this workshop is to explore the versatility of painting and drawing through the process of mark-making and how to translate our direct response to the landscape.  Working directly in the landscape, we will explore ways of working in s...

10:00 16:30

The Stables Causeway, Cromarty IV11 8XS

Make a Daschund

Make Dachshund in a Day Workshop Learn how to make this sweet little dog in a day. Bryony will teach you basic metalwork skills such as piercing, etching, forming and riveting whilst making a characterful steel dog with brass crown and button...

10:00 16:30

The Stables Causeway, Cromarty IV11 8XS

Working with Copper - Box, Photo Frame, Sculpture Workshop

Working with copper - Make a box, plus a photo frame or sealife sculpture Bryony Knox is Silversmith based in Edinburgh who has worked and taught in metal for over 20 years. With this course she aims to teach students creative copper embossing tec...

10:00 16:30

The Stables Causeway, Cromarty IV11 8XS

Fèis Rois Ceilidh Trail 2023

Enjoy a night of fine music, dancing and craic courtesy of the Fèis Rois Ceilidh Trail 2023. This band of five talented young musicians will entertain you with a family-friendly, authentic, traditional ceilidh with caller so no probl...

The Stables Causeway, Cromarty IV11 8XS

Event Cancelled

Sewing - Beginners Dressmaking

UNFORTUNATELY WE HAVE HAD TO CANCEL THIS CLASS,Rebecca will be back on 15/16 September for and 11/12 November for more sewing.   Have you ever fancied making your own clothes?  Picked up a pattern but felt completely confused a...

10:00 16:30

The Stables Causeway, Cromarty IV11 8XS

Sewing - Children's Summer Sewing

Holiday Sewing club!  Introduction to machine sewing for children. FULLY BOOKED   This club is four sessions long: Two on Wednesday 26th July: 10am - 12.30pm and 1.30 - 4pm (please bring a packed lunch). Thursday 27th ...

10:00 16:00

The Old Brewery Burnside Place, Cromarty IV11 8XQ

Cromarty Group

The Cromarty Group of artists are back at The Stables. A date to save, opening night is Friday 28th at 7.30pm. Check back for more details coming soon. 

10:00 17:00

The Stables Causeway, Cromarty IV11 8XS

Mindful Art

Join us for a quiet day of meditation and mindfulness practices , interspersed with time drawing and observing closely from nature. We will explore working with objects from the world around us:  leaves, branches, stones  and grasses us...

10:00 16:00

The Old Brewery Burnside Place, Cromarty IV11 8XQ

Summer Market

A great weekend of 14 artists and crafts people under canvas at The Stables. Come and say hello to Urquart the Unicorn, view the last weekend of  The Cromarty Group exhibition and browse the wonderful work of our talented creators. Open 10am to ...

10:00 16:00

The Stables Causeway, Cromarty IV11 8XS

Woo Town Gig

Get your feet ready for stomping! Woo Town  blend a mixture of music, both covers and original music, from Bluegrass, Jugband, Americana with the occasional ska tune thrown in, this will be an evening to remember!  Woo Town have ...

The Old Brewery Burnside Place, Cromarty IV11 8XQ

Nigg / \ Cromarty / \ Nigg - Taylor - Westacott

Nigg / \ Cromarty / \ Nigg Taylor – Westacott The town of Cromarty and the Port of Nigg face one another, separated by a deep and fast-flowing stretch of water – the Cromarty Firth. This exhibition shows how two artists have captur...

11:00 17:00

The Stables Causeway, Cromarty IV11 8XS

Rigs of Nigg - A Film by Don Coutts

Another chance to see the great film Rigs of Nigg on the big screen. A free film showing followed by a discussion with Don Coutts and Lindy Cameron plus stars of the film! Black Isle artist Sue Jane Taylor spent two years as Artist in Residence at...

Victoria Hall, Cromarty

The Fyrish Quartet

The ever popular Fyrish Quartet are back with a new programme. This Sunday afternoon concert will be at the Stables at the same time as Sue Jane Taylor and Ian Westacott's exhibition, surround yourself with highland art and highland musicians....

The Stables Causeway, Cromarty IV11 8XS

Landscape Painting

This three-day, 'En Plein Air’/in the studio (weather depending) landscape painting course with Anna Wimbledon will give students the opportunity to really understand the versatility of Oil paint and will complete a ‘finished” l...

10:00 16:30

The Old Brewery Burnside Place, Cromarty IV11 8XQ

RANT

This event is now SOLD OUT. Bethany Reid from Shetland, Anna Massie from the Highland peninsula of the Black Isle, Gillian Frame from Arran and Sally Simpson covering Lauren McColl's maternity leave, all join forces to showcase the c...

The Stables Causeway, Cromarty IV11 8XS

Portrait Painting

This popular two-day portrait course will offer you the opportunity for intensive study under the tuition of artist Anna Wimbledon. We will aim to produce a 'finished' painting of the portrait model over the two days.  There will be demo...

10:00 16:30

The Stables Causeway, Cromarty IV11 8XS

Charlotte Rowan

Violinist Charlotte Rowan is regarded as one of Britain’s leading violin virtuosos and has gained recognition for her dazzling virtuosity and gripping communicative power. Accompanied by Charlotte Stevenson on the piano, her concert will chart ...

The Stables Causeway, Cromarty IV11 8XS

Bonnie Fechters - One Woman Show

Bonnie Fechters : Songs & Stories of Hope & Resistance Written and Performed by Morna Burdon A One-Woman Show Celebrating Women of Courage Across the Centuries A Bonnie Fechter is someone who stands up for themself or for what they b...

The Old Brewery Burnside Place, Cromarty IV11 8XQ

S.E.X. Sex Education Xplorers - A theatre show for young people

CANCELLED DUE TO SCHOOL STRIKE - We hope to reschedule as soon as possible. THIS SHOW IS IN BLACK ISLE LEISURE CENTRE, FORTROSE - Fortrose Academy pupils of appropriate age will attend free of charge with school Sex Education Xplorers (S.E.X.)&...

Black Isle Leisure Centre Theatre, Fortrose.

Cromarty Harp Village

Back for face-to-face teaching and playing after a three year break, the Cromarty Harp Village is a two-day residential weekend of harp and clarsach music in the vibrant, coastal Highland town of Cromarty. The accommodation and all workshops are i...

09:30 16:30

The Old Brewery Burnside Place, Cromarty IV11 8XQ

Storytelling with harp music

Launching CROMARTY HARP VILLAGE 2023, renowned harpist and storyteller Heather Yule will give an hour long performance in the Old Brewery cafe area. Heather’s childhood home was filled with the voices of many of Scotland’s great storyt...

19:30 20:30

The Old Brewery Burnside Place, Cromarty IV11 8XQ

Stone Lettering

An intensive, six-day workshop in cutting fine lettering in stone with Master Craftsman, Robbie Schneider.  The focus will be equally on tools and cutting technique and essential drawing skills for letter design, spacing and layout.  ...

09:30 17:00

The Stables Causeway, Cromarty IV11 8XS

Trio Havisham

Trio Havisham (piano, cello and violin) is an award-winning ensemble founded by Zany Denyer and Magdalena Riedl at the Royal Northern College of Music in June 2018, with Fangning Dong joining in September 2021. They have had the pleasure of perfo...

The Stables Causeway, Cromarty IV11 8XS

Event Cancelled

An Evening of Jazz with Bancroft & Lyne

Join us for an evening of dynamic, entertaining and intimate interpretations of beautiful songs. A leading, Scottish-based duo that have been performing together for the past 2 decades. Their repertoire includes a mix of original contemporary jazz...

The Stables Causeway, Cromarty IV11 8XS

Print Making

During this one day, experimental workshop participants will have the chance to explore techniques in mono-printing, collagraph and relief printing (including lino-cut) without using a printing press. Participants will make a series of experimenta...

10:00 16:30

The Stables Causeway, Cromarty IV11 8XS

Life Drawing

In this two-day workshop we will look at a variety of ways to explore life drawing, examining how to get proportions correct and exploring a variety of ways to 'mark-make' in direct response to the model. You will look at line, t...

10:00 16:30

The Stables Causeway, Cromarty IV11 8XS

Coil Basket Making

THIS COURSE IS NOW SOLD OUT, please let us know if you would to be added to the mailing list for future workshops with Aurore. She will be back next year! This one day workshop is a brief introduction to the world of coiled basketry. RE-SCHEDULED ...

10:00 16:30

The Old Brewery Burnside Place, Cromarty IV11 8XQ

The Resol Quartet

Friends joined through their love of chamber music, the Resol String Quartet formed in 2018 at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. Taking their name from the Catalan word meaning 'reflection of sunlight', the quartet were brought together by...

The Stables Causeway, Cromarty IV11 8XS

Sew Your Own Pyjamas

DREAMING OF A COSY CHRISTMAS?  Get yourself ready for relaxed lounging in your PJs, with this two-day workshop where you'll be learning how to sew your own pyjamas. This course is suitable for anyone with basic sewing skills and a working...

10:00 16:30

The Stables Causeway, Cromarty IV11 8XS

Jenny Sturgeon - The Living Mountain Tour

SOLD OUT “Nan Shepherd’s writing has found a perfect musical equivalent in Jenny Sturgeon’s stunning, snow-encrusted and sun-dappled songs. She has created a work of rare beauty: to hear The Living Mountain is to hear the song of...

Resolis Memorial Hall

Pottery - Throwing on the Wheel & Hand Building

This course is held over two dates and you must be able to attend both, places are limited to six people. All the course takes place in Barbel's cosy workshop behind the Cromarty Pottery, Shore Street, Cromarty. Saturday 25 November 10am...

10:00 16:00

Cromarty Pottery

Christmas Market

A wonderful winter market held in the Old Brewery. This year is the preview evening is Friday 1 December 6pm - 8pm where we serve mulled wine and mince pies followed by two full days open from 10.30am - 4.30pm. We are now taking applications for...

10:30 16:30

The Old Brewery Burnside Place, Cromarty IV11 8XQ

Winter Song - Celebrate the Season

WINTER SONG - CELEBRATE THE SEASON Join local singing teacher and voice specialist Kate O'Connell for a fun filled day to celebrate the beauty of the season with heartwarming acappella harmony songs. Kate invites you to take time out o...

10:30 15:30

The Old Brewery Burnside Place, Cromarty IV11 8XQ

Say It With Knots - Cordage Exhibition

Hungarian born artist and rope maker Hanna Varga will be hosting an exhibition of her work made in Cromarty during her six week residency here. Please join us for a preview evening from 5 - 7pm on Friday 15 December and then all day Saturday ...

10:00 16:00

The Old Brewery Burnside Place, Cromarty IV11 8XQ

Cordage Making Workshop

CORDAGE MAKING WORKSHOP Hosted by Hungarian artist and rope maker Hanna Varga. Inspired by the local maritime history in Cromarty.   You are invited to participate in an activity our ancestors have been doing on this planet for thousands o...

10:30 15:30

The Old Brewery Burnside Place, Cromarty IV11 8XQ

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