Angus Og: Out of the Archives Exhibition in Glasgow!
Skye and Lochalsh Archive Centre are delighted to partner with The Mitchell Library in Glasgow who will host an exhibition of Angus Og Cartoons throughout summer 2024. The Angus Og: Out of the Archives Exhibition features specially selected cartoons alongside information about the life and work of the cartoon’s creator, Ewen Bain. It is suitable for all ages and includes plenty of opportunities for people to get creative in the maker- space, to share their own experiences and to laugh along with the adventures of Angus Og!
The Angus Og: Out of the Archives Exhibition will be open from May 2024 – end July 2024 , during normal opening hours at The Mitchell Library Glasgow. You can find out more at https://www.glasgowlife.org.uk/libraries/venues/the-mitchell-library or email us.
Schools Out 2024: Cartoon Workshop
ADDITIONAL SESSION NOW FULLY BOOKED!
Content Creators Wanted! The imaginary Editor of the Utter Hebridean Gazette newspaper is looking for creative writers and artists aged 8-13 to join the team for a special one-off publication!
Due to popular demand additional session added – Wednesday 7th August 10am – 4pm at Skye and Lochalsh Archive Centre, Elgin Hotel, Dunvegan Rd, Portree.
Angus Og Goes to Glasgow
Join Angus Og at the University of Glasgow for a special full day symposium on Wednesday 29th May 2024, 10:00 – 16:30. For full details click on the event poster on the left.
The event will take place in person in University of Glasgow Archives & Special Collections, Hillhead Street, Glasgow, G12 8QQ on Wednesday 29th May 2024, 10:00 – 16:30 and online via Zoom. Register online at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/angus-og-goes-to-glasgow-tickets-88481957817
Angus Og: Out of the Archives Exhibition Tour
Skye and Lochalsh Archive Centre are delighted to have secured Highland Council Ward Discretionary Funding to take a new pop-up exhibition of Angus Og Cartoons on tour across the Highlands and Islands. The Angus Og: Out of the Archives Tour will feature specially selected Angus Og cartoons which spark discussion about Island/Highland futures. It is suitable for all ages and includes a pop-up exhibition of some of the cartoons alongside opportunities for people to get creative as they discuss the issues affecting their own local community.
Tìr nan Òg
Skye and Lochalsh Archive Centre are delighted to have secured Highland Cares Mental Health and Wellbeing Funding to support a new Angus Og inspired Graphic Art and Media Club. Tìr nan Òg: Land of the Young is an opportunity for young people aged 13-18 years to make themselves at home in the archive centre, explore our collection of Angus Og cartoons (alongside other related archive material they are interested in looking at) and to use this as inspiration for their own creative responses. It’s perfect for anyone who loves storytelling, art, animation, film, music, chatting or any other form of creative expression! Tìr nan Òg meets weekly on Wednesdays from 3:45 – 5:15pm.
