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The Aros Centre in Portree has launced a year-long community arts-based programme

A new island arts programme will provide a jobs and training boost.

The Aros Centre in Portree, Isle of Skye has launched Tha Seo Math Dhuibh Good for You, a year-long community arts-based programme.

A new island arts programme will really be good for everyone as it will provide a jobs and training boost.

The Aros Centre in Skyes capital, Portree, has launced a year-long community arts-based programme called Tha Seo Math Dhuibh Good for You.

As part of the Highland Culture: Take Pride, Take Part Investment Programme, the Highland Culture Strategic Board and Creative Scotland have invested in the audience development project which will engage the wider community in a variety of arts-based activities.

Iseabail Strachan, the project officer, is currently engaging organisations, groups and artists to introduce a diverse programme of workshops, walks, classes, performances and educational projects throughout Skye and Raasay.

The project wants to make activities inclusive and accessible to people of all ages and abilities as well as boosting health and well-being. It will also provide employment opportunities and specialist training for artists.

As a key partner in the project, ATLAS Arts will deliver Cig Sgiathan Five Wings, a programme of accessible walks with artists across the five wings of Skye and in Lochalsh. The walks will be delivered in collaboration with Step It Up Highland (SIUH), the University of the 3rd Age (U3A), Staffin Trust and other groups.

Aros managing director, Donald MacDonald said: We wish to engage with as many people as possible as the programme will include movement classes, story-telling, dance, walks, visual arts, film, poetry, writing and music.

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