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What's on in Bragar

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Live Music

Rock School

Join a band boot camp where you’ll pick a couple of songs — covers or originals — and work on them with musician Scott C Park. You’ll learn rehearsal techniques, song-writing and arrangement tips, and how to tighten up and grow as a band.

Thu 23 JulAn Lanntair(12.5mi)

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Around £5 / £4 with family membership

Drawing Adventure Walks

Explore nature on a drawing adventure in Lews Castle Grounds. Children will make drawings and rubbings, collect interesting finds, and document their adventure.

Fri 24 JulAn Lanntair(12.5mi)

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Likely freeLive Music

Forecourt Sessions – The Broken Ravens

Join us for an alfresco afternoon performance from The Broken Ravens. Whether you’re passing by, meeting friends, or looking for a soundtrack to your Saturday afternoon, come and enjoy some fantastic live music on our forecourt.

Sat 25 JulAn Lanntair(12.5mi)

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Theatre

Around £65

Theatre Summer School

An Lanntair will run a week long creative course for young people to devise and perform a unique piece of theatre. Drama practitioners will lead workshops in performance skills, devising a new story, rehearsing the created piece and preparing the cast to perform to an audience.

Sat 25 JulAn Lanntair(12.5mi)

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E Tournament and Gaming Day

Get ready for an exciting day of gaming at An Lanntair! Developed and organised by the An Lanntair Youth Board in partnership with OH!CON, this fun-filled event celebrates gaming for all ages and abilities. Whether you’re a seasoned player, curious beginner or simply want to watch the action, there’s something for everyone. Retro Gaming Arcade… More…

Mon 27 JulAn Lanntair(12.5mi)

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Around £5 / £4 with family membership

Summer Rhythm Club

Explore the rich and diverse world of rhythm across musical genres and cultures. This interactive class will take you on a journey through music from around the world, discovering how different communities use rhythm to express identity, tradition, and creativity. You’ll learn about the history, sound, and notation of a variety of rhythmic styles, building both understanding and practical skills.

Tue 28 JulAn Lanntair(12.5mi)

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Toy Story 5

An Lanntair is being delightfully mysterious about Toy Story 5. Consider our curiosity piqued. Yours too, hopefully.

Thu 30 JulAn Lanntair(12.5mi)

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Art Studio

Creative Summer art studio sessions for young people age 12 – 16 led by artist Kirsten Mcilroy. Each day will start with observational drawing which you will develop into expressive painting, printmaking and ceramic artworks. The Art Studio will be held in An Lanntair’s art room and outdoors in Stornoway (weather dependent).

Thu 30 JulAn Lanntair(12.5mi)

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Disclosure Day

If you found out we weren’t alone, if someone showed you, proved it to you, would that frighten you? This summer, the truth belongs to eight billion people. We are coming close to … Disclosure Day. Directed by: Steven Spielberg

Thu 30 JulAn Lanntair(12.5mi)

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Supergirl

When an unexpected and ruthless adversary strikes too close to home, Supergirl reluctantly joins forces with an unlikely companion for an interstellar journey of vengeance and justice. Directed by: Craig Gillespie

Fri 31 JulAn Lanntair(12.5mi)

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Artist Gathering

An Lanntair’s Artist Gatherings are monthly social events for island artists of all disciplines, from music, film and theatre to visual art and design. You do not need to be established or professional to come along. Everyone is welcome and we are here to support all forms of creativity. Each month we invite two people… More…

Fri 31 JulAn Lanntair(12.5mi)

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Forecourt Sessions – Harris AllStars

Join us for an alfresco afternoon performance from the Harris AllStars. Whether you’re passing by, meeting friends, or looking for a soundtrack to your Saturday afternoon, come and enjoy some fantastic live music on our forecourt.

Sat 1 AugAn Lanntair(12.5mi)

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Dance

Dance teaching CLPL

This fun and practical 3hr course will give teachers and youth workers the confidence, skills and knowledge to deliver dance sessions that develop creativity and basic movement skills with their young people. Through easy games and tasks we will show you easy ways to get young people moving whilst developing transferable skills such as collaboration and communication. Lesson plans and ideas for music will be provided.

Tue 4 AugAn Lanntair(12.5mi)

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Trad Sessions with Jane MacMillan

Do you play the fiddle, pipes, accordion, guitar, sing or play any other trad instrument? Come along to our Trad Sessions led by Jane Hepburn MacMillan! You can come alone, with friends or with the family, just make sure you bring an instrument to play a traditional tune or two with the group. The sessions… More…

Wed 5 AugAn Lanntair(12.5mi)

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Around £5

Singin’ in the Rain

Don and Lina are accomplished silent film actors who have often worked together. However, with the gradual transition of silent films to talkies, they face their share of struggles. A special screening celebrating our focus on dance throughout August. Directed by: Gene Kelly and Stanley Donen

Thu 6 AugAn Lanntair(12.5mi)

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Clàr presents: Art in Motion

What happens when you take your sculpture for a spin? Find out in this week long art vehicle workshop. We’ll explore the history of nomadic artworks, scavenge for parts, and collaborate on a convoy of fantastical constructions. The course will cover concept, design, build and performance skills as we work towards a public procession at the end of the week.

Fri 7 AugAn Lanntair(12.5mi)

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The Odyssey

After the Trojan War, Odysseus faces a dangerous voyage back to Ithaca, meeting creatures like the Cyclops Polyphemus, Sirens, and Calypso along the way. Directed by: Christopher Nolan

Fri 7 AugAn Lanntair(12.5mi)

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More about Bragar

Western Isles, Scotland

Bragar is in Western Isles, with local places and neighbouring communities close by. Its events calendar is usually shaped by practical local spaces such as local halls, churches and community spaces, rather than big set-piece attractions. Near Here brings Bragar events into one place so you can see what is coming up without a long search. Check the listing details before you go, especially times, booking notes and access information.

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