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Look out for the mailboats

Posted by Gwilym Gibbons on July 30th, 2010 1 Comment

Bottles containing messages were cast overboard on July 21st in the Minch in a southerly wind and a flood tide – organisers hope some will reach Shetland

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First images of the Mareel Recording Studio

Posted by Gwilym Gibbons on July 14th, 2010 2 Comments

Mareel construction has now reached roof level. All but a few last bits of block work have now been completed and the roof is under construction.
I have uploaded 24 new images of Mareel and added commentary (Click on full screen and ‘Show Info’ to read) to almost all of them to give you an…

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Delhi Handover Ceremony call for dancers

Posted by Gwilym Gibbons on April 4th, 2010 No Comments

This is an opportunity of a lifetime to join a cast of hundreds to train and perform in what will be a truly exciting and historic event watched by one billion people around the world. The performance will involve a mass choreographed dance routine with a cast of hundredsfrom all across Scotland and from all walks of life.

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Invitation for Tenders: Creative Financing Study

Posted by Gwilym Gibbons on April 1st, 2010 No Comments

Shetland Arts with support from Highlands and Islands Enterprise, Scottish Arts Council and Mission Models Money is seeking tenders for a study examining the feasibility of establishing a new fund to finance small-scale creative activity in Scotland. The intention is to meet the financing needs of individuals and micro enterprises with 5…

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Mareel update March 2010

Posted by Gwilym Gibbons on March 13th, 2010 1 Comment

Mareel on budget despite persistent rumours and progressing well. It’s a a good news story.

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