A pilot project which will help shape Scotland’s first Marine Bill has been conducted in the Sound of Mull.
A public consultation together with drop-in sessions about the Sound of Mull Scottish Sustainable Marine Environment Initiative (SSMEI) will now start next month.
There has recently been vigorous debate in the Scottish Parliament regarding Scotland’s first Marine Bill. This piece of legislation will set the framework for marine planning and management at both a national and local level for coastal and marine areas around Scotland.
The proposed legislation has used four pilot projects to test various methods of planning and management, to better inform this legislation. One of those pilot projects has been conducted in the Sound of Mull.
The four projects are known as the Scottish Sustainable Marine Environment Initiative or SSMEI, and the Sound of Mull SSMEI has recently completed its Marine Spatial Plan for the area after two and a half years of work.
This plan, which was guided by a local working group of stakeholders and used a large local liaison network for information and comment, has compiled and mapped current activities and interests that are present in the Sound of Mull.
It also makes recommendations on what future developments should take into consideration, to better complement the existing activities in the area, and ensure the well being of the local communities and the environment.
The plan is being released for public consultation on the 1st of December, with the consultation period running until the 28th of February 2010.
As part of the consultation the SSMEI project will be holding public drop-in sessions for members of the public to learn more about the plan, and to provide any feedback on how the project has been conducted so far. Drop in session details are as follows:
LOCHALINE - VILLAGE HALL 7th December 3:00pm to 8:00pm
KILCHOAN - COMMUNITY CENTRE 8th December 3:00pm to 8:00pm
TOBERMORY - AROS HALL 9th December 3:00pm to 8:00pm
CRAIGNURE – VILLAGE HALL 10th December 3:00pm to 8:00pm
If you would like to know more about the Sound of Mull SSMEI project you can find it online at: www.argyll-bute.gov.uk/ssmeisoundofmull
For more information, please contact the project officer, Isaac Forster, directly on 01631 567 978 or at Email: Isaac.forster@argyll-bute.gov.uk
Wednesday, 18 November 2009
SCOTTISH FARMING TO CONTINUE EFFICIENCY DRIVE
NFU Scotland believes continued improvements in efficiency at farm level hold the key to improving the bottom line of farm business enterprises while also ensuring that the farming sector delivers its part of the deal on tackling climate change.
Speaking at AgriScot, NFU Scotland President Jim McLaren called for a renewed debate on climate change, one that highlights the opportunities for farming by way of potential new markets and reducing waste but which would also require greater Scottish Government commitment to help deliver.
Mr McLaren said:
“In a nutshell, the climate change debate revolves around emissions and emissions themselves are a product of waste and inefficiency. Scottish farmers across all sectors have a long, proven track record of improving efficiency and reducing waste. It is only by making such improvements in their businesses, that so many Scottish farms still survive today but it is also a reason why Scottish agriculture has already reduced its carbon footprint by 17 percent since the Scottish Government’s base year of 1990. Importantly, these cuts in emissions have been delivered without a major drop in Scotland’s agricultural output. Over the same period, emissions from residential sources have remained constant or increased.
“I think Scottish farmers will respond positively to the message that looking to drive further efficiency into their businesses will be good for their bottom line and meet our part of the deal of delivering on Scotland’s world-leading climate change targets. But there needs to be better support for delivering change and there needs to be some payback.
“Many Scottish farmers will rightly point out that they have been driving efficiency and cost cutting into their businesses for years but that it has brought about little benefit in terms of returns from the market place and simply ensured that businesses stay afloat rather than grow and expand.
“That needs to change and it is important that farmers are able to make the best informed decisions on how they will go about farming in the future. The choices for Scottish farmers to consider are many – reduced finishing times for livestock, better feed conversion, disease eradication, minimum tillage, better use of clovers and fertilisers and many more. The solution may include a mix of modern and traditional methods and systems. What is equally important is that we don’t shut the door on new and developing technologies, such as GM, before we have established whether they have a role to play in Scotland.
“Let us be absolutely clear – Scottish farming and farmers are committed to playing their part in tackling the challenges of climate change but that commitment to greater on-farm efficiency should bring with it further Scottish Government support to meet its ambitious targets as well as greater recognition from those who buy our wide range of Scottish produce that farmers deserve a fair return for the various goods that they deliver.”
Speaking at AgriScot, NFU Scotland President Jim McLaren called for a renewed debate on climate change, one that highlights the opportunities for farming by way of potential new markets and reducing waste but which would also require greater Scottish Government commitment to help deliver.
Mr McLaren said:
“In a nutshell, the climate change debate revolves around emissions and emissions themselves are a product of waste and inefficiency. Scottish farmers across all sectors have a long, proven track record of improving efficiency and reducing waste. It is only by making such improvements in their businesses, that so many Scottish farms still survive today but it is also a reason why Scottish agriculture has already reduced its carbon footprint by 17 percent since the Scottish Government’s base year of 1990. Importantly, these cuts in emissions have been delivered without a major drop in Scotland’s agricultural output. Over the same period, emissions from residential sources have remained constant or increased.
“I think Scottish farmers will respond positively to the message that looking to drive further efficiency into their businesses will be good for their bottom line and meet our part of the deal of delivering on Scotland’s world-leading climate change targets. But there needs to be better support for delivering change and there needs to be some payback.
“Many Scottish farmers will rightly point out that they have been driving efficiency and cost cutting into their businesses for years but that it has brought about little benefit in terms of returns from the market place and simply ensured that businesses stay afloat rather than grow and expand.
“That needs to change and it is important that farmers are able to make the best informed decisions on how they will go about farming in the future. The choices for Scottish farmers to consider are many – reduced finishing times for livestock, better feed conversion, disease eradication, minimum tillage, better use of clovers and fertilisers and many more. The solution may include a mix of modern and traditional methods and systems. What is equally important is that we don’t shut the door on new and developing technologies, such as GM, before we have established whether they have a role to play in Scotland.
“Let us be absolutely clear – Scottish farming and farmers are committed to playing their part in tackling the challenges of climate change but that commitment to greater on-farm efficiency should bring with it further Scottish Government support to meet its ambitious targets as well as greater recognition from those who buy our wide range of Scottish produce that farmers deserve a fair return for the various goods that they deliver.”
Tuesday, 17 November 2009
COUNCIL TO CONSIDER MODERNISING MANAGEMENT STRUCTURE
Argyll and Bute councillors are to discuss a proposed shake-up at the authority’s senior management level.
A report recommending the changes, written by Chief Executive Sally Loudon, will go to the Council meeting on Thursday, November 26.
Among its recommendations are that the existing structure of four Directors becomes three Executive Directors.
In addition, the existing 15 Heads of Service posts would be reduced to 12.
Senior Management across the Council will undergo a competency evaluation, overseen by an external organisation, as part of the assessment process.
“These recommendations, if approved, represent a very exciting next step forward for Argyll and Bute Council,” Mrs Loudon said.
“What I am proposing is driven by a determination to continue our journey of improvement.
“All the indications are that we are going in the right direction in this respect, and that the pace of change has improved to meet the challenges of delivering our services within a difficult financial climate.
“However, there remain aspects of the organisation which require to change if the Council is to further improve.
“This is not management restructuring for the sake of it, nor is it motivated by the need to identify efficiency savings. This is about modernising the Council to ensure it is in the best possible shape to oversee a more focused and rigorous drive towards greater performance and efficiency, for the benefit of everyone in Argyll and Bute.”
A report recommending the changes, written by Chief Executive Sally Loudon, will go to the Council meeting on Thursday, November 26.
Among its recommendations are that the existing structure of four Directors becomes three Executive Directors.
In addition, the existing 15 Heads of Service posts would be reduced to 12.
Senior Management across the Council will undergo a competency evaluation, overseen by an external organisation, as part of the assessment process.
“These recommendations, if approved, represent a very exciting next step forward for Argyll and Bute Council,” Mrs Loudon said.
“What I am proposing is driven by a determination to continue our journey of improvement.
“All the indications are that we are going in the right direction in this respect, and that the pace of change has improved to meet the challenges of delivering our services within a difficult financial climate.
“However, there remain aspects of the organisation which require to change if the Council is to further improve.
“This is not management restructuring for the sake of it, nor is it motivated by the need to identify efficiency savings. This is about modernising the Council to ensure it is in the best possible shape to oversee a more focused and rigorous drive towards greater performance and efficiency, for the benefit of everyone in Argyll and Bute.”
COUNCIL TO CONSIDER MODERNISING MANAGEMENT STRUCTURE
Argyll and Bute councillors are to discuss a proposed shake-up at the authority’s senior management level.
A report recommending the changes, written by Chief Executive Sally Loudon, will go to the Council meeting on Thursday, November 26.
Among its recommendations are that the existing structure of four Directors becomes three Executive Directors.
In addition, the existing 15 Heads of Service posts would be reduced to 12.
Senior Management across the Council will undergo a competency evaluation, overseen by an external organisation, as part of the assessment process.
“These recommendations, if approved, represent a very exciting next step forward for Argyll and Bute Council,” Mrs Loudon said.
“What I am proposing is driven by a determination to continue our journey of improvement.
“All the indications are that we are going in the right direction in this respect, and that the pace of change has improved to meet the challenges of delivering our services within a difficult financial climate.
“However, there remain aspects of the organisation which require to change if the Council is to further improve.
“This is not management restructuring for the sake of it, nor is it motivated by the need to identify efficiency savings. This is about modernising the Council to ensure it is in the best possible shape to oversee a more focused and rigorous drive towards greater performance and efficiency, for the benefit of everyone in Argyll and Bute.”
A report recommending the changes, written by Chief Executive Sally Loudon, will go to the Council meeting on Thursday, November 26.
Among its recommendations are that the existing structure of four Directors becomes three Executive Directors.
In addition, the existing 15 Heads of Service posts would be reduced to 12.
Senior Management across the Council will undergo a competency evaluation, overseen by an external organisation, as part of the assessment process.
“These recommendations, if approved, represent a very exciting next step forward for Argyll and Bute Council,” Mrs Loudon said.
“What I am proposing is driven by a determination to continue our journey of improvement.
“All the indications are that we are going in the right direction in this respect, and that the pace of change has improved to meet the challenges of delivering our services within a difficult financial climate.
“However, there remain aspects of the organisation which require to change if the Council is to further improve.
“This is not management restructuring for the sake of it, nor is it motivated by the need to identify efficiency savings. This is about modernising the Council to ensure it is in the best possible shape to oversee a more focused and rigorous drive towards greater performance and efficiency, for the benefit of everyone in Argyll and Bute.”
MATHER IMPRESSED BY ARGYLL & BUTE GROUPS FUNDING SUCCESS
Jim Mather Argyll & Bute MSP, has congratulated Islay & Jura Toy Library; Oban Saints Amateur Football Club; Rhunahaorine Primary School Pre-Five Unit; Roses Charitable Trust; Tayinloan Family Fun and Achaleven School Parent Council for bringing a total of £39,032 funding from Awards for All into Argyll and Bute. Awards for All Scotland is supported by the Scottish Arts Council, sportscotland and the Big Lottery Fund. Grants of between £500 and £10,000 are awarded for people to take part in art, sport, heritage and community activities and projects that promote education, the environment and health in the local community.
Jim Mather said:
"The effort and commitment required to identify needs and have the tenacity to realise the vision and, in doing so, leaving a legacy that cannot be over estimated is clearly seen in the success of these six diverse Argyll and Bute groups:
"Ruth Kirk for securing £2,370 for Islay and Jura Toy Library; Oban Saints FC's David Buchanan £1,983; Elizabeth Finn of Rhunahaorine Primary School and Pre-Five Unit £9,129; Stephen Thomas of Roses Charitable Trust £10,000; Lorna Green £5,550 for Tayinloan Family Fun and Janice McGhee of Achaleven School Parent Council £10,000, deserve our thanks and encouragement as we all benefit in the long run from their input to the Argyll and Bute community.
"Whether it be storage for a Toy Library; organising and running primary school football leagues with innovative 'come and try' ladies football sessions; playground equipment and resources; or Canadian canoes and kayaks for the Roses Trust, all contribute to health and well being, showing that we can strive for more than the mediocre and deserve no less in this our modern Scotland;, congratulations!"
Jim Mather said:
"The effort and commitment required to identify needs and have the tenacity to realise the vision and, in doing so, leaving a legacy that cannot be over estimated is clearly seen in the success of these six diverse Argyll and Bute groups:
"Ruth Kirk for securing £2,370 for Islay and Jura Toy Library; Oban Saints FC's David Buchanan £1,983; Elizabeth Finn of Rhunahaorine Primary School and Pre-Five Unit £9,129; Stephen Thomas of Roses Charitable Trust £10,000; Lorna Green £5,550 for Tayinloan Family Fun and Janice McGhee of Achaleven School Parent Council £10,000, deserve our thanks and encouragement as we all benefit in the long run from their input to the Argyll and Bute community.
"Whether it be storage for a Toy Library; organising and running primary school football leagues with innovative 'come and try' ladies football sessions; playground equipment and resources; or Canadian canoes and kayaks for the Roses Trust, all contribute to health and well being, showing that we can strive for more than the mediocre and deserve no less in this our modern Scotland;, congratulations!"
TALKS SEE FURTHER PROGRESS IN CAMPBELTOWN – BALLYCASTLE FERRY PLANS
The proposal to re-establish a ferry service between Kintyre and Northern Ireland have taken a further step forward following discussions with Scottish and Northern Irish Ministers.
Ministers and Local Authority partners agreed to move to the next stage of developing tender documents for the route early in the New Year.
The news follows a successful meeting between Argyll and Bute Council Leader Dick Walsh and Chief Executive Sally Loudon, their counterparts in Moyle District Council Councillor Cara McShane and Richard Lewis, and Northern Ireland’s Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Investment Arlene Foster.
Councillor Walsh said: “We had a very positive discussion about the potential benefits which such a service would bring to both Northern Ireland and Scotland, and I am delighted that we agreed to move to the next stage in developing these proposals.
“I sincerely believe that the opportunities which the ferry will unlock are substantial. The most obvious areas of benefit are in the tourism and renewable energy sectors, but the service will also open the door to significant development potential in many other sectors.
“We very much look forward to working in partnership with our colleagues in Northern Ireland, both at local and national government level, to see these plans finally come to fruition.”
Councillor Cara McShane, Chairperson of Moyle District Council, said she welcomed the outcome of the meeting.
“A Campbeltown-Ballycastle ferry service has huge potential in terms of developing the local economy and enhancing the tourist industry throughout the island of Ireland, so we are delighted that the plans have taken a step forward.
“Such a service could only serve to strengthen the links which already exist between the two communities in terms of culture and language, and Moyle District Council looks forward to playing its part in bringing it back.”
Argyll and Bute Council will now liaise with the Scottish Government with the aim of securing a meeting early in 2010 to develop tendering documents.
Work has also begun to convene a group of key national and local partners which will be tasked with creating a joint plan to unlock the full economic potential of the Campbeltown-Ballycastle route in the longer term.
A summer-only ferry service operated by the Argyll and Antrim Steam Packet Company (a subsidiary of Sea Containers) ran between Campbeltown and Ballycastle for three seasons from 1997 to 1999.
Argyll and Bute Council and Moyle District Council have been working in partnership since that time to re-establish a viable service.
Ministers and Local Authority partners agreed to move to the next stage of developing tender documents for the route early in the New Year.
The news follows a successful meeting between Argyll and Bute Council Leader Dick Walsh and Chief Executive Sally Loudon, their counterparts in Moyle District Council Councillor Cara McShane and Richard Lewis, and Northern Ireland’s Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Investment Arlene Foster.
Councillor Walsh said: “We had a very positive discussion about the potential benefits which such a service would bring to both Northern Ireland and Scotland, and I am delighted that we agreed to move to the next stage in developing these proposals.
“I sincerely believe that the opportunities which the ferry will unlock are substantial. The most obvious areas of benefit are in the tourism and renewable energy sectors, but the service will also open the door to significant development potential in many other sectors.
“We very much look forward to working in partnership with our colleagues in Northern Ireland, both at local and national government level, to see these plans finally come to fruition.”
Councillor Cara McShane, Chairperson of Moyle District Council, said she welcomed the outcome of the meeting.
“A Campbeltown-Ballycastle ferry service has huge potential in terms of developing the local economy and enhancing the tourist industry throughout the island of Ireland, so we are delighted that the plans have taken a step forward.
“Such a service could only serve to strengthen the links which already exist between the two communities in terms of culture and language, and Moyle District Council looks forward to playing its part in bringing it back.”
Argyll and Bute Council will now liaise with the Scottish Government with the aim of securing a meeting early in 2010 to develop tendering documents.
Work has also begun to convene a group of key national and local partners which will be tasked with creating a joint plan to unlock the full economic potential of the Campbeltown-Ballycastle route in the longer term.
A summer-only ferry service operated by the Argyll and Antrim Steam Packet Company (a subsidiary of Sea Containers) ran between Campbeltown and Ballycastle for three seasons from 1997 to 1999.
Argyll and Bute Council and Moyle District Council have been working in partnership since that time to re-establish a viable service.
NHS Highland achieves stage 1 Baby Friendly status
NHS Highland’s commitment to the UNICEF Baby Friendly Initiative has taken another step with the entire organisation recently achieving Stage 1 in the community health section of the initiative.
The Baby Friendly Initiative is a world wide programme which was established in 1992 to encourage maternity hospitals to promote and maintain successful breastfeeding. In 1998 this was extended to cover work in the community setting with the introduction of the seven point plan for the Promotion, Protection and Support for Breastfeeding in Community Health Care Settings.
Karen Mackay, NHS Highland Infant Feeding Advisor, explains what Stage 1 means. She said: “To achieve stage 1 you have to have developed methods to ensure that the breastfeeding policy can be implemented and maintained. This will include an education programme for staff, an antenatal education programme and an audit tool to ensure we are compliant with the standards.”
Breastfeeding gives your baby the best start in life and has many health benefits for both mother and child. Women who breastfeed are helping protect themselves against ovarian cancer and breast cancer, and they also return to their pre-pregnancy figure faster.
For the child, by breastfeeding you are helping protect your baby against chest infections, eczema, obesity and asthma.
Karen also explained that as part of the Baby Friendly Initiative NHS Highland is committed to raising the profile of breastfeeding in the community. Breastfeeding mothers are encouraged to look out for the welcome sticker that is displayed in public places and premises that support and encourage breastfeeding in public.
Karen added: “Raising awareness and changing the public attitude towards breastfeeding will help to increase breastfeeding rates throughout the Highlands.
“Given our geography in Highland, for the whole area to have reached stage 1 is a great achievement and I want to thank everyone for their hard work and commitment in ensuring that this happened. Stage 1 is laying the foundation to allow a smooth transition to staff and patient awareness.
“We will now be working towards stage 2 which will allow us to focus on our staff education.”
The Baby Friendly Initiative is a world wide programme which was established in 1992 to encourage maternity hospitals to promote and maintain successful breastfeeding. In 1998 this was extended to cover work in the community setting with the introduction of the seven point plan for the Promotion, Protection and Support for Breastfeeding in Community Health Care Settings.
Karen Mackay, NHS Highland Infant Feeding Advisor, explains what Stage 1 means. She said: “To achieve stage 1 you have to have developed methods to ensure that the breastfeeding policy can be implemented and maintained. This will include an education programme for staff, an antenatal education programme and an audit tool to ensure we are compliant with the standards.”
Breastfeeding gives your baby the best start in life and has many health benefits for both mother and child. Women who breastfeed are helping protect themselves against ovarian cancer and breast cancer, and they also return to their pre-pregnancy figure faster.
For the child, by breastfeeding you are helping protect your baby against chest infections, eczema, obesity and asthma.
Karen also explained that as part of the Baby Friendly Initiative NHS Highland is committed to raising the profile of breastfeeding in the community. Breastfeeding mothers are encouraged to look out for the welcome sticker that is displayed in public places and premises that support and encourage breastfeeding in public.
Karen added: “Raising awareness and changing the public attitude towards breastfeeding will help to increase breastfeeding rates throughout the Highlands.
“Given our geography in Highland, for the whole area to have reached stage 1 is a great achievement and I want to thank everyone for their hard work and commitment in ensuring that this happened. Stage 1 is laying the foundation to allow a smooth transition to staff and patient awareness.
“We will now be working towards stage 2 which will allow us to focus on our staff education.”
Monday, 16 November 2009
LIVE SFL MATCHES TO BE SCREENED ON BBC ALBA
The Scottish Football League and BBC ALBA are delighted to announce a new package of five live matches to be shown on the channel before the end of this season.
The first match to be shown as part of the deal will be the first division match between Partick Thistle and Greenock Morton at Firhill on Monday 4th January. Coverage of the game will begin at 7.30pm with kick off at 7.45pm.
Extending BBC ALBA’s coverage of the SFL, a special package will be broadcast during the programme with highlights from the matches taking place on Saturday 2 January including the derby between Inverness CT and Ross County.
Two further matches from the Scottish Football League will be broadcast on the channel during April and May 2010 before BBC ALBA presents exclusive coverage of the SFL1 playoff finals at the end of this season.
Alan Esslemont, head of content for BBC ALBA, said: “We are pleased to once again be able to announce a new live package of great SFL fixtures for viewers. The opportunity to show exciting live matches as the season moves towards its conclusion was one that was extremely appealing for BBC ALBA.
“Since its inception, BBC ALBA has shown its commitment to showcasing both grassroots and professional sport and these games will enhance our comprehensive sports package which already includes the ‘as-live’ broadcasting of SPL matches on Saturday nights and live coverage of the Challenge Cup.”
David Longmuir, chief executive of the SFL, said: “The new agreement between the Scottish Football League and BBC ALBA to screen live league matches will provide a boost to SFL clubs and ensure that the league receives the coverage that it deserves.
“Everyone is delighted that BBC ALBA has once again shown their support for SFL and we believe the relationship between the league and the channel is one that is extremely beneficial for both parties.
“We hope that the fans will be happy with the news that provides supporters with the opportunity to watch further coverage of a range of competitive and entertaining Scottish matches live on television.”
BBC ALBA is currently available on Digital Satellite, on Sky 168, Freesat 110 and live on BBC iPlayer. Ten hours of content per week is also available to view on demand via the BBC PC iPlayer and the BBC iPlayer on Cable. For further information see www.bbcalba.co.uk
The first match to be shown as part of the deal will be the first division match between Partick Thistle and Greenock Morton at Firhill on Monday 4th January. Coverage of the game will begin at 7.30pm with kick off at 7.45pm.
Extending BBC ALBA’s coverage of the SFL, a special package will be broadcast during the programme with highlights from the matches taking place on Saturday 2 January including the derby between Inverness CT and Ross County.
Two further matches from the Scottish Football League will be broadcast on the channel during April and May 2010 before BBC ALBA presents exclusive coverage of the SFL1 playoff finals at the end of this season.
Alan Esslemont, head of content for BBC ALBA, said: “We are pleased to once again be able to announce a new live package of great SFL fixtures for viewers. The opportunity to show exciting live matches as the season moves towards its conclusion was one that was extremely appealing for BBC ALBA.
“Since its inception, BBC ALBA has shown its commitment to showcasing both grassroots and professional sport and these games will enhance our comprehensive sports package which already includes the ‘as-live’ broadcasting of SPL matches on Saturday nights and live coverage of the Challenge Cup.”
David Longmuir, chief executive of the SFL, said: “The new agreement between the Scottish Football League and BBC ALBA to screen live league matches will provide a boost to SFL clubs and ensure that the league receives the coverage that it deserves.
“Everyone is delighted that BBC ALBA has once again shown their support for SFL and we believe the relationship between the league and the channel is one that is extremely beneficial for both parties.
“We hope that the fans will be happy with the news that provides supporters with the opportunity to watch further coverage of a range of competitive and entertaining Scottish matches live on television.”
BBC ALBA is currently available on Digital Satellite, on Sky 168, Freesat 110 and live on BBC iPlayer. Ten hours of content per week is also available to view on demand via the BBC PC iPlayer and the BBC iPlayer on Cable. For further information see www.bbcalba.co.uk
BBC ALBA PROGRAMMES NOMINATED IN PRESTIGIOUS TRADITIONAL MUSIC AWARDS
BBC ALBA is delighted that two of its programmes have received nominations in the forthcoming Traditional Music Awards.
The two programmes, A' Gharaids: The Garage, a music programme produced by Studio Alba and Bliadhna Mhath Ùr, BBC ALBA’s 2008 Hogmanay show, produced by Bees Nees Media have both received nominations in the ‘Trad Music in the Media’ category.
A' Gharaids is a music series which brings together young Gaelic singers and established artists from diverse genres to explore the artistic process of musical fusion; taking old songs from the Gaelic tradition and developing modern interpretations as well as creating new songs in diverse musical styles. Each show follows an intense two-day relationship-building and music-making process, from initial discussion through to final performance.
Bliadhna Mhath Ùr was BBC ALBA’s first live Hogmanay Show, broadcast simultaneously on BBC Radio nan Gàidheal from Studio Alba in Stornoway. Presented by Tony Kearney and Morag Dhòmhnallach, the show featured a range of top Gaelic performers including Julie Fowlis, Sineag Macintyre & Norrie MacIver, Na h-Òganaich, Norman MacLean, Margaret Stewart with Allan & Iain MacDonald, Seasaidh Lexy plus many guest artistes.
Two popular BBC Radio Scotland programmes, The Reel Blend and Pipeline are also nominated in this category.
Alan Esslemont, Head of Content for BBC ALBA, said: “We are delighted that two of the channel’s programmes have been nominated in this year’s awards. BBC ALBA provides a diverse range of high quality music programmes that are of interest to both the Gaelic and Scotland-wide audiences. Traditional music is hugely popular and is a key strand of our music programming highlighting the level of talent that Scotland’s traditional music scene has to offer.”
The awards ceremony will take place in front of a sell out crowd at DG One in Dumfries on Saturday 28 November, when the winners in each of the categories will be announced. The star studded line up features Barbara Dickson, The Treacherous Orchestra, Donnie Munro Band, Skippinish and Deaf Shepherd, along with many other highly acclaimed artistes of the traditional music scene.
BBC ALBA will be broadcasting highlights from the award ceremony on Monday 30 November at 10pm and repeated on Friday 4 December at 11.30p
The two programmes, A' Gharaids: The Garage, a music programme produced by Studio Alba and Bliadhna Mhath Ùr, BBC ALBA’s 2008 Hogmanay show, produced by Bees Nees Media have both received nominations in the ‘Trad Music in the Media’ category.
A' Gharaids is a music series which brings together young Gaelic singers and established artists from diverse genres to explore the artistic process of musical fusion; taking old songs from the Gaelic tradition and developing modern interpretations as well as creating new songs in diverse musical styles. Each show follows an intense two-day relationship-building and music-making process, from initial discussion through to final performance.
Bliadhna Mhath Ùr was BBC ALBA’s first live Hogmanay Show, broadcast simultaneously on BBC Radio nan Gàidheal from Studio Alba in Stornoway. Presented by Tony Kearney and Morag Dhòmhnallach, the show featured a range of top Gaelic performers including Julie Fowlis, Sineag Macintyre & Norrie MacIver, Na h-Òganaich, Norman MacLean, Margaret Stewart with Allan & Iain MacDonald, Seasaidh Lexy plus many guest artistes.
Two popular BBC Radio Scotland programmes, The Reel Blend and Pipeline are also nominated in this category.
Alan Esslemont, Head of Content for BBC ALBA, said: “We are delighted that two of the channel’s programmes have been nominated in this year’s awards. BBC ALBA provides a diverse range of high quality music programmes that are of interest to both the Gaelic and Scotland-wide audiences. Traditional music is hugely popular and is a key strand of our music programming highlighting the level of talent that Scotland’s traditional music scene has to offer.”
The awards ceremony will take place in front of a sell out crowd at DG One in Dumfries on Saturday 28 November, when the winners in each of the categories will be announced. The star studded line up features Barbara Dickson, The Treacherous Orchestra, Donnie Munro Band, Skippinish and Deaf Shepherd, along with many other highly acclaimed artistes of the traditional music scene.
BBC ALBA will be broadcasting highlights from the award ceremony on Monday 30 November at 10pm and repeated on Friday 4 December at 11.30p
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