Congratulations Gary Innes - Instrumentalist of the Year! Come and see Gary and his band play at the Stables, Cromarty on Saturday 17th Feb 2018! More info on the website soon...

There's never a dull moment in Cromarty and this weekend will be livelier than most as it's that time again...the annual Cromarty Film Festival! A small but perfectly formed festival consisting of three days of fabulous movies in quirky venues; short films, long films, films for kids, films to make you weep and chortle, films you get involved in making plus wonderful guests imparting interesting and entertaining chat and delicious food and drink, not to mention great craic, along at the Festival Hub (our very own Old Brewery!). Phew! Check out the website for all details: www.cromartyfilmfestival.org and head to the Hub from 5pm today for tickets and info. Let the fun begin!

This should be a lovely evening of wonderful music to truly get you in the festive spirit.

Some gorgeous things for sale RIGHT NOW at our Christmas Craft Fair at the Old Brewery, Cromarty. We're open from 10.30 - 4 today and tomorrow. Homemade soup and hot drinks on sale. Don't let a wee bit of slush put you off! See you soon...

So there's a Craft Fair, Open Studios, Local Food Producer Market (Sat only), Cookery Demos with Lady Claire Macdonald and Chef Fox (Sat only: 1pm & 3pm, £15, see Sutor Creek Cafe website) AND all the usual wonderful independent shops and eateries in our wee town. It's surely almost impossible to stay away from Cromarty this weekend?! #itsaCromartyChristmas

We promote our own courses on this great website. What an excellent prize, for yourself or to give away to a crafty mate!

We're excited to be hosting Gary Innes and his band in the Stables next year on Saturday 17 February (mark your diaries now!). Congratulations to Gary for being shortlisted for Instrumentalist of the Year in this year's MG Alba Scots Trad Music Awards. You still have a few days to vote!

One of our most loyal customers, ScotGrad, have made this fabulous wee film showing the residential training programme they run from our venue, the Old Brewery. For all businesses that might benefit from holding an away-day, training, team-building activities or just as a place to relax and recharge, why not consider this beautiful, historic building (sleeps 22) in a vibrant, inspiring, coastal setting? We can provide full catering, packed lunches, just breakfast or you take the place on a self-catering basis...so many options! Get in touch today at info@cromartyartstrust.org.uk

Open Studios AND our Christmas Craft Fair at the Old Brewery AND a Food & Drink Fair with Cookery Demos by Lady Claire Macdonald in the Victoria Hall - all on the same weekend!

Don't forget this lovely family event tomorrow afternoon - ENCHANTED TALES! Old classic fairy tale movies edited into a brand new story with a specially created score performed by live by award-winning musicians. Escape the cold, enjoy a free hot chocolate and enjoy something a wee bit different. Tickets on the door: £7/£4.

Last night we were treated to the most spectacular Northern Lights display we've seen here in a long time (same again forecast over the next few evenings!). One of our long-term Ardyne House tenants, Saliza Bono, managed to capture this stunning shot by leaning out of her bedroom window. What with dolphins breaching one minute and the Aurora the next, we think you'll agree Cromarty is a pretty incredible and inspiring place to spend time! Why not join us for some art, studying, writing or just reflection and relaxation in a friendly Highland town? Details on staying in Ardyne can be found here: http://www.cromartyartstrust.org.uk/ardyne-house.asp

Why wouldn't you want to come to Cromarty over the weekend of 25th & 26th November?! So much going on...