Our Recent Work
Projects completed in 2023-24 covered a wide range of subjects, shining a torch into some interesting corners of the Arts world and lighting up people whose work, sometimes, should be better known. Coming shortly though, are two films about people whose 'flytings' were well known. One focusses on the early life of Scottish poet and sculptor, Ian Hamilton Finlay - and a prototype for his famous garden at Little Sparta. The other looks at the achievements of poet and folklorist, Hamish Henderson, through the eyes of artist Charles Nasmyth, who has been inspired to paint an iconic portrait.
A Passion for Music
Around the turn of the 18th century, Edinburgh's cultural life was enlivened by Lady Elizabeth Montagu, an aristocrat with a passion for music. Based at Dalkeith Palace, south of the city, she brought some of the most famous and talented musicians of the era to perform in the city
The real Traverse story
The history of Edinburgh's Traverse Theatre is contested. The official story has American ex-serviceman Jim Haynes in the lead role. But Terry Lane, the theatre's first director, insists the truth is more nuanced.
Saving the Merz Barn
It is a curious fact that one of the leading lights of the German avant-garde of the 20th century, ended his life in the rural tranquility of England's Lake District. Kurt Schwitters final Merzbau Project, the Merzbarn, can be found near Elterwater, preserved by the dedication of curators Celia Larner - and Ian Hunter, who tragically died earlier this year. The barn faces an uncertain future.
75 years at the Festival
