Species on the Edge Art Exhibition, Bettyhill, 14 + 17 – 26 November
- What: Species on the Edge on the north coast is celebrating the end of its four-year programme of conservation with an exhibition inspired by the people, flora, and fauna of the north coast at Strathnaver Museum. The museum will be providing free entry to visitors for the duration of the exhibition. The exhibition brings together the work of artists and community groups who have contributed creatively to the project. A series of workshops will be running alongside the exhibition.
- When:
- Opening day: 14 November, 12pm – 3pm. Join us for tea and cake plus Joanne B Kaar will be hosting a drop in nature notebook making workshop. No need to book.
- Exhibition: Drop in at any time during museum opening hours, Tuesday – Thursday, 10am – 2pm, between 17th – 26th November, to view the exhibition. Either Sarah or Louise will be around in the museum annex to answer any questions or have a chat, and you’re welcome to browse quietly and at your own pace.
- Stained-glass workshop with Marta Sienkiewicz: Tuesday 17th November, 10am – 1pm. Please book your place in advance by emailing Louise.Senior@plantlife.org.uk
- Zine making workshop with Aimee Lockwood: Thursday 19th November, 10.30am – 12.30pm. Drop in, no need to book.
- Talk on Gaelic Place & Plant Names with High Life Highland Ranger, Jack Capener (TBC): Tuesday 24th November, 7pm. This event is yet to be confirmed; please email Louise directly if you are interested and she will keep you updated about how to book a place.
- Tongue Gardening Group will be in the Mackay Room working on their herbarium on Thursday 26th November, 11am – 1pm. Drop in, no need to book.
- Where: Strathnaver Museum, Bettyhill
- For more information, or if you have any questions, email: louise.senior@plantlife.org.uk
- More details:
- Strathnaver Museum at Bettyhill is located in the former Parish Church of Farr and tells the fascinating story of 8,000 years of human occupation in north-west Sutherland. The Annex building is fully accessible while the main building is partially accessible as there is no wheelchair access to the 1st floor due to the historic nature of the building.
