Moving Mountains - a Mountain Culture Summit
Scotland’s first Mountain Culture Summit takes place on Friday 2nd March in the Nevis Centre, Fort William. We’d like to extend a warm welcome to everyone interested in mountain culture.
Mountains inspire artists, athletes, and adventurers. They’re spiritual, symbolic, striking. But is the notion of a distinct ‘mountain culture’ where all these views converge fully established yet – or does it need to be fostered?
Moving Mountains brings together enthusiasts and national agencies to explore how it can happen successfully. The Summit will be chaired by broadcaster, Mary Ann Kennedy, and feature contributions from:
Plus representatives from:
There will be an opportunity for open discussion with all the speakers, and a series of breakout workshops to talk things through in more depth. There will be presentations on Cairngorm Mountain and the proposed Outlandia art and environment project in Glen Nevis.
Moving Mountains is a key event in the Fort William Mountain Festival and an important contribution to Highland 2007, the Year of Highland Culture. It will consider establishing a new national award for excellence in mountain culture.
The day is open to all those with an interest or a direct involvement in developing the mountains of Scotland. It’s free (lunch is included!) and can be booked easily via the following link: www.creativeservicesscotland.co.uk/mountainfestival/
It promises to be a great, and important, day – we hope to see you there. |
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