Bringing his worlds of words and music together, Colin MacIntyre’s (aka Mull Historical Society) ninth album, In My Mind There’s a Room, features an all-star cast of literary giants who have penned words about a special room that plays, or has played, a significant part in their lives. Hear it performed live and introduced by Ian Rankin. Ian’s contribution is about his childhood bedroom, ‘My Bedroom Was My Rocket Ship.’ Join Colin for an evening conjuring the spaces which have launched a thousand stories. Also featuring MHS back catalogue and hits!

£12, booking with the booking form here, email info@cromartyartstrust.org.uk or use the Eventbrite link here.

Ian Rankin and Colin MacIntyre in conversation

Ian Rankin, the icon of Scottish crime fiction icon returns to Cromarty to discuss the enduring appeal of Detective Inspector Rebus and his latest best seller, Midnight and Blue.  Ian will be in conversation with award-winning musician and novelist Colin MacIntyre.

As a musician, under the moniker of the Mull Historical Society, Colin MacIntyre has eight albums to his name and his first book, The Letters of Ivor Punch, won the Edinburgh International Book Festival First Book Award in 2015 as well as the Guardian’s Not the Booker Prize. He has been voted Scotland’s Top Creative Talent at the Glenfiddich Spirit of Scotland Awards. Set on Mull, Colin’s When the Needle Drops is a gripping crime drama.  Make sure you catch Colin performing live on Saturday night as the Mull Historical Society 

£15, booking with the booking form here, or email info@cromartyartstrust.org.uk