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Sat 26 Jul - Sat 15 Nov
Adventures in Animation
10:00 - 12:00
Doors Open 9:50
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Sat 26 Jul - Sat 15 Nov
Adventures in Animation
10:00 - 12:00
Doors Open 9:50
£24.00
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As part of LOCALfest25, we’re delighted to have Hamish Napier and Ross Ainslie join us in celebrating this inaugural festival, celebrating and exploring the power of community-led tourism. Their performance will capture the very best of Scotland—its stories, music, people, and landscapes—bringing the spirit of LOCALfest25 to life through song and sound
HAMISH NAPIER is a Scottish folk multi-instrumentalist and composer from Grantown-on-Spey and is
inspired by the heritage and nature around him. His album The Woods explores the flora and fauna of Scotland's native forests. It won Album of the Year at the Scots Trad Music Awards and is the third album in his Strathspey Pentalogy - an ambitious project to produce five 5-albums in celebration of his homeland. Hamish’s performances often incorporate poems and stories about nature, folklore and communities.
ROSS AINSLIE is a renowned Scottish musician and composer, known for his mastery of the pipes, whistles, and cittern. Born in Perthshire, he began his musical journey with the Perth and District Pipe Band, later joining the Vale of Atholl Pipe Band where he was mentored by the innovative piper Gordon Duncan. This mentorship significantly influenced his musical style, which blends traditional Scottish music with his own innovative compositions, establishing him as a leading figure in contemporary folk music. Ross is celebrated for his solo work as well as many collaborations. Dedication to his craft and his innovative approach have solidified his reputation as a leading figure in the Scottish folk music scene.
Thank you to Raven Sinclaire of Traceless Tours for sponsoring this event.
LOCALfest25, a brand-new festival dedicated to reimagining tourism through a local lens. From 15-17 October 2025, the three-day event will bring together tourism practitioners, hospitality providers, community groups, visitors, and locals to celebrate and explore the power of community-driven tourism. Whether you’re a local, live in another Scottish community, are a tourism business or a visitor, do join us for three days of fun and inspiration. https://www.belocal.scot/localfest25/
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Welcome to Birnam Arts, a boutique multi-purpose arts, conferencing and entertainment venue.
Pop in to the Foyer Cafe for breakfast, grab a delicious coffee with a selection of our homemade baking or enjoy a light lunch whilst browsing on the free WiFi. Wander upstairs to view the latest of our monthly art exhibitions before visiting the world of Beatrix Potter, or the Gift Shop to purchase a special gift for your loved ones or yourself!
This is a lovely light and welcoming building with a cafe and library during the day and some really excellent concerts and shows of all genres mostly in the evening. It's an intimate space but with capacity for several hundred people and tends to be competitively priced. It relies on volunteer support and is an excellent community hub.
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