Iain Munro

Aug 19, 2024 | artsprofessional.co.uk | Iain Munro

Creative Scotland is closing its Open Fund for Individuals to new applicants due to concerns that the Scottish government cannot confirm over £6m of previously-pledged support. The £5m annual fund aims to support creative activity, including projects, productions or periods of research and development for up to 24 months, with grants ranging from £500 to £100k. It will close to new applications from the end of this month.

Jul 8, 2024 | thehighlandtimes.com | Iain Munro

What to do on a driech July evening in Inverness? This was the question on my mind as the relentlessly wet summer of 2024 continued unabated. So off to the big tent at the Bught Park to see the Ministry of Sound Classical. What’s that you might ask? It’s an orchestra playing music made famous by the record label Ministry of Sound, but with some heavy bass and other lines thrown in. Good old club music from the past with a spot of classical interpretation – why not.

Feb 11, 2024 | t.ly | Iain Munro

AI agents have revolutionized the way businesses operate by taking on repetitive tasks like data entry, scheduling, and customer service inquiries. This automation frees employees to tackle more strategic and creative work, driving innovation and problem-solving. As organizations optimize workforce productivity through AI, employees can focus on higher-level decision-making, enhancing operational effectiveness.

Dec 14, 2023 | thehighlandtimes.com | Iain Munro

What do you do if you find yourself with a couple of hours to spare in Glasgow on a November weekday? There are the museums, of course, but all of the outdoor tourist options are pretty much off the table at that time of year. A search for what’s available suggested the possibility of the Central Station Tour. I’d heard of this before and had often wondered what it entailed.

Sep 4, 2023 | thehighlandtimes.com | Iain Munro

The Chieftain Comedy Club, which meets on the first Thursday of every month at the Chieftain Hotel in Inverness, has since its inception in early 2022 become established as the home of Highland Comedy. Over the past 18 months, the club, which helps  both established and new comedians with writing and performing has seen its members perform across the UK and Europe and has also led to the formation of a number of professional acts that are taking the Scottish comedy scene by storm.