Celebration of the Flow Country's UNESCO status: When Fish Begin to Crawl

This screening, accompanied by a live orchestral performance, will celebrate the recent award of UNESCO status to the Flow Country. Co-presented with Glasgow Film Festival, this immersive cinematic experience features the Royal Scottish National Orchestra performing Sutherland's multi award winning score against three huge screens, with the international award-winning film by Jim Sutherland and BAFTA winner Morag McKinnon.

Timing: 28th January, 2025 19.30 GMT

Running time: 1 hr 30 mins

Venue: Empire Theatre, Eden Court, Inverness

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