Featured Events in Isle of Skye in 2025 (November Updated)

Skye Community Cinema is proud to present an exclusive UK preview of LOVE & TROUBLE a moving Scottish documentary by award-winning director Amy Hardie, who will join us for an in-person Q&A! Click here for trailer Friday, April 25th at Skye Gathering Hall in Portree (doors 6.30pm/ film start 7pm) - our welcome drink is always here for you! Enjoy a free glass of Prosecco/ Nosecco or juice on this special night! - if you are 21 years or under you only pay 5 pounds. About the film: Kenny and Kerry both come to their wedding with high ideals and hidden pasts. Filmed over the first ten years of their marriage, Love & Trouble explores identity, shame, anger, and love. A rollercoaster of horses, race-cars, therapy, psychiatric drugs, and wild swimming. Kenny and Kerry marry with secrets that almost blow their young family apart. After their new baby is born, Kenny’s PTSD is triggered by his crying. Kenny no longer knows what is real, calls it ‘the screams’. It seems their marriage is over. But Kerry makes a choice – to return to school, study how the brain works, and discover that suffering isn’t a given – you can “use thoughts to change feelings”. We follow their recovery over ten years as they emerge with new insights and resilience for their life ahead. Taking away one fear at the time. I've been privileged to know them both for the last sixty years. They have allowed me to join their home life, their wild swimming and trail riding adventures, and especially their ‘talking cure’ sessions, whether IEMT, gestalt, or NLP. Therapy was a concept ridiculed in the environment they come from. (Amy Hardie, director) When: Friday, April 25th, doors 6.30pm, film start 7.00pm sharp Where: Skye Gathering Hall Portree, 1934 Bank St, Portree IV51 9BZ Tickets: 10 GBP at eventbrite or cash at door on the evening. 5 pounds for 21y and under. Love and Trouble is a must-see film for anyone who’s ever experienced anxiety, depression or PTSD, and for those who stood by them . (British Medical Journal) I cried and laughed and deeply admired their courage. The film offers a way for so many people to understand that change is possible. (Shona Cameron MSc/Psychologist) About our Q&A guest: Dr Amy Hardie is senior lecturer in Film and Television at Edinburgh Futures Institute, and eca, University of Edinburgh, since 2013, and designed five courses for FilmMedicine in 2018. Hardie’s new feature documentary Love & Trouble premiered at Documentale in Berlin in October 2024 and has a cinema release from May this year. This is her fifth feature since graduating from the National Film and Television School with the BP Expo prize for best student documentary ( Kafi’s Story ). Her film, *Seven Songs for a Long Life*, is the first documentary in the UK to be ‘prescribed’ by doctors for their patients in over 240 GP centres. Amy is a mentor for BFI and Scottish Doc Institute grantees and is currently an executive producer The Hermit of Treig , which which we showed at Skye Community Cinema. We will also show one of the winning shorts from the "Films of Scotland" competition by the Scottish Youth Film Foundation , as we love to put up and coming talent into the spotlight. Our next event screening will be on May 25th - then a special screening in another location on May 31st and then again at the Gathering Hall at June 22nd. Mark your calendars. **** About Skye Community Cinema: Skye Community Cinema brings special event screenings monthly to Skye in different locations, including discussions and Q&A’s with talent - presented by Lena Vurma's Skye Films Ltd and writer/director Thor Klein. Skye Community Cinema Information Source: Skye Community cinema | eventbrite

Join Coinneach MacLeod, the Hebridean Baker and Scotland’s bestselling cookbook author, for a truly special evening celebrating the warmth, culture and flavours of the Scottish Islands - in the most iconic of Highland settings. We invite you to gather in the magnificent Dunvegan Castle & Gardens, the ancestral home of Clan MacLeod, on the Isle of Skye. This will provide the unforgettable backdrop for an evening of Highland hospitality. You’ll be welcomed with a complimentary drink from Isle of Harris Distillery. Then, settle in as Coinneach shares tales of island life, beloved family recipes, and traditional songs that have been passed down through generations, the evening will be hosted by Shona MacLeod, Distillery Blender for the Isle of Harris Distillery. Each ticket includes a signed copy of Coinneach’s latest cookbook! Whether you’re a foodie, a lover of Scotland’s rich heritage, or simply looking for a heartwarming evening in an extraordinary setting, this is a gathering not to be missed. Tickets are limited – book early to be part of this unique island celebration! Information Source: Dunvegan Castle & Gardens | eventbrite

Isle of Skye Are you curious about how Artificial Intelligence can help you in your business? Join us for a hands-on workshop designed specifically for West Highland’s business community! Whether you're new to AI or looking to explore new tools, this half-day event will help you understand AI’s potential and how to leverage it to improve efficiency, customer service and growth. Agenda Welcome & Introduction An overview of AI and its growing impact on business. Free vs. Paid AI Tools Understand the differences, and how to choose the right tools for your needs. The Art of Prompting Learn how crafting better prompts can supercharge your AI results. Real-World Case Studies Explore how local businesses—and others—are successfully using AI. Breakout Session 1: The Startup Challenge Work in teams to build a fictitious startup using AI across multiple departments. Breakout Session 2: AI in Your Business Identify specific AI use cases and opportunities tailored to your business. Continuing Your AI Journey Tools, resources, and next steps to keep learning and applying AI. Networking Session Connect with local business owners, entrepreneurs and community leaders. Don’t miss this opportunity to discover how AI can help your business thrive in the digital age. Secure your spot today! Information Source: West Highland Chamber of Commerce | eventbrite

It’s Midsummer’s eve and deep in an enchanted forest mischief is stirring. The Fairy King and Queen are feuding, four runaway lovers are tying themselves in knots, and a troupe of quite appalling actors are preparing a theatrical extravaganza destined to impress. With shapeshifting trouble-maker Puck at the helm, the course of true love never did run smooth. ★★★★★ – “So entertaining…laugh-out-loud funny” ★★★★★ – “One of the best Shakespeare plays I’ll ever watch” – The Bristol Post ★★★★★ – “The ultimate British theatrical experience” – Hastings Independent Press ★★★★★ – “Riotously fun. Hugely enjoyable” On Sunday 13th July , join us at Dunvegan Castle & Gardens . Bring your own cushions, and camping-chairs and join us on our 10th anniversary open-air adventure. Come prepared for the weather - the performance will continue come rain come shine! This performance is an outdoor performance. We recommend that you bring blankets/chairs/cushions etc. to sit on. Come prepared for the weather with warm coats and waterproofs etc, as the performance will continue come rain come shine! We ask that you don’t bring umbrellas as these can obscure the view for other people in the audience. 7pm start time, picnics welcome from 6pm. The performance will last approximately 100 minutes (+ a 20 minute interval). We recommend booking tickets for this performance online in advance. For further information about this performance please email boxoffice@threeinchfools.com. Information Source: The Three Inch Fools | eventbrite

It’s Midsummer’s eve and deep in an enchanted forest mischief is stirring. The Fairy King and Queen are feuding, four runaway lovers are tying themselves in knots, and a troupe of quite appalling actors are preparing a theatrical extravaganza destined to impress. With shapeshifting trouble-maker Puck at the helm, the course of true love never did run smooth. ★★★★★ – “So entertaining…laugh-out-loud funny” ★★★★★ – “One of the best Shakespeare plays I’ll ever watch” – The Bristol Post ★★★★★ – “The ultimate British theatrical experience” – Hastings Independent Press ★★★★★ – “Riotously fun. Hugely enjoyable” On Sunday 13th July, join us at Dunvegan Castle & Gardens. Bring your own cushions, and camping-chairs and join us on our 10th anniversary open-air adventure. Come prepared for the weather - the performance will continue come rain come shine! This performance is an outdoor performance. We recommend that you bring blankets/chairs/cushions etc. to sit on. Come prepared for the weather with warm coats and waterproofs etc, as the performance will continue come rain come shine! We ask that you don’t bring umbrellas as these can obscure the view for other people in the audience. 7pm start time, picnics welcome from 6pm. The performance will last approximately 100 minutes (+ a 20 minute interval). We recommend booking tickets for this performance online in advance. For further information about this performance please email boxoffice@threeinchfools.com. Information Source: The Three Inch Fools | eventbrite

Tha Cèilidhean an t-Samhraidh gus tilleadh thugaibh le Cèilidh an Lùnastail! Tha Gàidhlig aig cridhe a h-uile tachartas a th' againn, agus gun Sabhal Mòr Ostaig thairis air an leth-cheud bliadhna a dh' fhalbh, cò aig a tha fios far am biodh staid na Gàidhlig 's na làithean a th'ann. Mar sin, tha e cudromach gu bheil sinn a' comharrachadh am buaidh a tha air a bhith aig a' cholaiste air ar cànan, ar cultar is ar ceòl. Mar sin, air aoigheachd na mìos-sa, tha ceathrar ann a tha air a bhith aig an t-Sabhal Mhòr thairis air na bliadhnaichean! 'S iad Fionnlagh Lawson, Amber Blake agus Ruairidh Kelly, ar còmhlan air an oidhche fo ainm Còmhlan Cèilidh West Loch. Cuide riutha, bidh Alasdair MacIlleBhàin à Muile ann mar seinneadair air aoigheachd na mìos-sa. Choisinn Alasdair Bonn Oir a' Chomuinn Ghàidhealaich aig a' M`hod Nàiseanta ann an 2006 agus tha e air sar-chlìu a choisinn dha fhèin mar aon de na prìomh sheinneadairean agus ceòladairean a th' againn ann an saoghal na Gàidhlig an-diugh. Mar bhuidheann coimhearsneachd na mìos-sa, bidh Còmhlan Pìoba an Eilein Sgitheanaich cuide rinn, le port no dhà agus toiseach agus aig teas-meadhain na h-oidhche! Join us for August's cèilidh, featuring four musicians who have all been students at Sabhal Mòr Ostaig at some stage. Gàidhlig is at the heart of these cèilidhs, and without Sabhal Mòr, there is a strong possibility that our language and our culture would have been under far greater threat than it is today. The band for this month is the West Loch Cèilidh Band, featuring Fionnlagh Lawson, Amber Blake and Ruairidh Kelly, all three of whom studied traditional music at the college. They are joined by the renowned Gàdhlig singer Alasdair Whyte from Mull, a Mòd Gold Medallist who is undoubtedly one of the finest singers and musicians in the Gàidhlig world today, who is also a former student of the college! This month's community group is the world famous Isle of Skye Pipe Band, who will greatly appreciate any donations you can offer them from a raffle and refreshments, and will be on hand to entertain you with some tunes at the beginning of the evening and mid-way through the night as well! Information Source: Iain Cormack | eventbrite

Discover with Skye Community Cinema "the shocking hit film about overworked nurses" (The Guardian) LATE SHIFT with a virtual Q&A afterwards with the director of the film, Petra Volpe! Click here for trailer Plus we show two of the winner films from the 48h Scotland Inverness competition Wednesday, August 20th at Skye Gathering Hall in Portree (doors 6.30pm/ film start 7pm) - if you are an NHS worker you only pay 5 pounds for this film! - if you are 21 years or under you only pay 5 pounds. This film has a 12A certificate. - our welcome drink is here to stay! Enjoy a free glass of Prosecco, Nosecco or juice on this special night “ER” meets “Boiling Point” (IndieWire) About the film: An entirely ordinary day on the beds ward of a surgical department. The nursing team is understaffed due to a shortage of personnel. Despite the hectic environment, Floria (Leonie Benesch) cares for her patients with expertise and full dedication. Although she gives her all, the shift gradually spirals out of control – until it eventually leads to a dramatic outburst. LATE SHIFT has been a surprise box office hit in Switzerland and Germany and the director Petra Volpe is hailed as the Swiss Ken Loach. We are proud to have her with us for a Q&A live on zoom! Leonie Benesch excels as a Swiss nurse under pressure. Petra Volpe’s tense drama is a shot in the arm of undiluted empathy for the over-stretched, under-valued nursing profession. (Screendaily) When: Wednesday, August 20th, doors 6.30pm, film start 7.00pm sharp Where: Skye Gathering Hall Portree, 1934 Bank St, Portree IV51 9BZ Tickets: 10 GBP at eventbrite or cash at door on the evening. 5 pounds for NHS workers & 21y and under. A film that is simultaneously heartwarming and heartbreaking, inspiring and terrifying. A must watch. (The Independent) A taut and sensitive tribute to working-class heroes. (Variety) About our Q&A guest: Swiss-Italian screenwriter and director Petra Volpe pursued her film education at the Film Academy Konrad Wolf in Potsdam Babelsberg, Germany. Her notable feature "The Divine Order" was chosen as Switzerland's entry for the Best Foreign Language Film category at the 90th Academy Awards. Moreover, she wrote the screenplay for "Heidi" (2015), the most successful Swiss film globally. "The Golden Years" (written by Petra Volpe; directed by Barbara Kulcsar), emerged as the highest-grossing film of the year in Switzerland and was sold internationally. Her latest film LATE SHIFT (HELDIN) premiered at the Berlinale Special Gala 2025. The film has achieved significant box office success. Volpe lives in New York and Berlin. Skye Community Cinema is proud to support up-coming Scottish filmmakers. We will showcase two of the winning films fresh from the 48h Scotland Inverness competition: Best Film winner "Piece in Dal Riata" by Jack Willison from Fort William and Audiene Award winner "Rhinoceros" by Neil Hepburn from Inverness. --> save the date for our upcoming screening event on September 26th! It will be our third feature film directed by a female filmmaker in a row. **** About Skye Community Cinema: Skye Community Cinema brings special event screenings monthly to Skye in different locations, including discussions and Q&A’s with talent - presented by Lena Vurma's Skye Films Ltd and writer/director Thor Klein. Skye Community Cinema Thank you for the support: Film Hub Scotland, part of the BFI’s Film Audience Network, and funded by Screen Scotland and National Lottery funding from the BFI. Information Source: Skye Community cinema | eventbrite