Islay’s Ailsapress: magic moments

AilsapressSmall publishers are the truffles below the oaks of any culture – hidden, valuable and the carriers of specialist delight.

They can develop from almost anything – like a meeting of creative spirits, a camping trip to the Western Isles, two novel ponies, a cat with no tail, a spell (literally) on Taransay and the enduring witchery of Islay.

Islay’s Ailsapress sprang from such a base. Continue reading

Westering Home Again on Islay

From 18th-20th September Argyll’s Isle of Islay presents the second part of its Westering Home celebration at the Port Mor Centre in Port Charlotte. The first was in August and this time there programme of traditional Scottish and Irish music and featuring popular bands such as Meantime. The event is part of Argyll’s programme for Homecoming Scotland 2009.