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Feis Academy
A project which Creative Services have been steering through over the last year to encourage the creation of a Feis Academy in Scotland is closer to fruition following the recent announcement that a Memorandum of Understanding has been signed by RSAMD, the UHI Millennium Institute and Feisean nan Gaidheal to make it become a reality.

Finale of Highland Year of Culture 2007
Creative Services are in discussion with the Highland 2007 team regarding the organisation of the final event of their flagship year. This is expected to be a spectacular celebration of the best of 2007 that takes place throughout the newly refurbished (by then) Eden Court Theatre in Inverness.

Unveiling of the Emigrants Statue, Helmsdale
On Monday 23rd July, almost 400 invited guests and members of the public braved the rain to see Alex Salmond, First Minister of Scotland unveil the statue created by Black Isle sculptor Gerald Laing. The ceremony, organised by Creative Services on behalf of the Board of Clearances Centre Ltd, was a resounding success, attracting national press and television coverage. The statue and parts of the ceremony will also feature in an upcoming STV history series, currently in production.

Eden Court Re-opens
Eden Court Theatre re-opens on 3rd November in a great new building and with a terrific programme of events. Part of the refurbishment and new extension features commissions from artists, including one piece from Beauly-based artist, Eugenia Vronskaya. Her installation features 80 portraits (A4-size) of local people, 20 of whom have played some role in Eden Court's recent history. Bryan was chairman of Eden Court's Board of Governors when they decided to take on the development of the theatre. He is delighted to be featured in this work.