Past Events
Tidalwalk with Dr. James Merryweather
21 September 2017
Join us for a walk with the biologist Dr. James Merryweather along the shore of Loch Eishort. This sea loch in Sleat is host to a unique and wonderful habitat, that is important for the diversity of plants and sea life which populate the tidal zone. Every day, at low…
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CÒIG SGIATHAN | FIVE WINGS // Walk with Rody Gorman – Rubha nam Brathairean (Brothers Point), Staffin
21 September 2017
Join poet and writer Rody Gorman on a short walk to Rubha nam Brathairean (Brothers Point) in the crofting township of Culnacnoc on the dramatic east coast of the Trotternish peninsular. During the excursion, Rody will be talking about his work and what inspires his creativity. ABOUT RODY GORMAN Rody Gorman was…
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Open Studio // Martin Campbell
21 – 23 September 2017
Martin Campbell, artist in residence at The Admiral’s House is hosting an open studio this week showing work in progress from his six-week residency. Pop along to The Admiral’s House Thursday – Saturday, 1.00pm – 6.00pm to meet Martin and see some of his work, including his beautiful new ATLAS…
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CÒIG SGIATHAN | FIVE WINGS // Walk with Derek Robertson – Isle Ornsay, Camus Cross and Baravaig
20 September 2017
Join wildlife artist Derek Robertson on a walk in Isle Ornsay where he will discuss his work and influences and why wildlife has been his fascination and subject matter since the beginning of his career. ABOUT DERICK ROBERTSON Born and raised in Fife, Derek Robertson works from his studio in Sleat…
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Film Screening: The Guga Hunters of Ness by Mike Day
19 September 2017
As part of CLIMAVORE: On Tidal Zones by Cooking Sections, ATLAS Arts is pleased to invite you to a special evening screening of The Guga Hunters of Ness by Mike Day. Film Synopsis The Guga Hunters of Ness, 2010 The film follows ten men of Ness, in Lewis, as they travel to the tiny, desolate…
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Beyond the Skye Foreshore: Boat trip in Portree Bay and Sound of Raasay
16 September 2017
Beyond the Skye Foreshore will offer you the opportunity to sail from Portree Harbour and discover Skye’s coastline and seascape from a different perspective. The boat trip will not only explore the wildlife and environment of Portree Bay and the Sound of Raasay, but will also give you an insight into the current situation of…
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Along the Shoreline: Bus tour exploring the tidal zone
16 September 2017
Along the Shoreline will give you the opportunity to hear from Cooking Sections, Alon Schwabe and Daniel Fernández Pascual, on a bus journey that explores the tidal zone of Loch Harport and to look at the changing uses of this landscape – past, present and future. Along with the short walk to the Merkadaletrap…
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Eilean Fuinn // Meet the artist
15 September 2017
On the 15th September, Richard Skelton will be in Scorrybreac boathouse where he will be available to talk to you about his commission and answer any questions you may have. This is a great opportunity to meet the artist and to find out more about his methodology and how he approached…
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Films Screening and Q&A with Margaret Salmon
15 September 2017
Join us at Aros Centre for this special screening of Eglantine and Oyster by Margaret Salmon + Q&A with Margaret Salmon and Emma Nicolson, Director, ATLAS Arts Eglantine, 2016 (70 mins) We are thrilled to be presenting this beautiful meditative and enchanting account of a young girl’s real and fantastical adventure in a…
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Opening weekend of CLIMAVORE: On Tidal Zones
14 – 17 September 2017
Join us for a weekend of performance, tastings and film to launch the ATLAS Arts commission, CLIMAVORE: On Tidal Zones by Cooking Sections. CLIMAVORE: On Tidal Zones will consist of an installation, conceived by Cooking Sections, that reacts to the tides on the changing coast of Portree. Every day at low tide, from 14 – 24 September, the installation…
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