Happy New Year when it comes!
Bliadhna Ùr Mhath, nuair a thig e!
Tuesday 13th January
“Finland: the happiest country that almost never existed” with Lesley Riddoch
We are delighted to welcome renowned land reform activist and independence campaigner, Lesley Riddoch, back to the Càrn Ùstaidh hub to kick off our 2026 programme with a showing of her new film, “Finland: the happiest country that almost never existed” and a Q&A.
The Finland film is the latest in a wonderful series of films looking at small, successful, independent countries – Faroe Islands, Denmark, Norway, Estonia and Iceland – as inspiration for our own country’s independence and proving that being small has distinct advantages.
Tickets are £5 and include a cup of tea or coffee and home baking. Tickets available via Eventbrite from 1st January – seats are limited, so please do book to avoid disappointment.
Tuesday 27th January
YES Carnoustie AGM
The Yes Carnoustie AGM will be held at the hub on Tuesday 27th January, starting at 7pm (doors open 6.30pm). Since it’s very close to Burns Night, we’ll share shortbread and a wee dram (or a cup of tea), and some of Rabbie’s work (with a twist). There will be a business meeting as well, with short reports by the three office bearers and the election of a committee for 2026/27.
Please book via Eventbrite. Booking will open 1st January. PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS A MEMBERS ONLY EVENT.
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/yes-carnoustie-agm-2026-tickets-1978130256848?aff=oddtdtcreator
Tuesday 10th February
“Life in the Railway” Kevin Liddell
Tuesday 24th February
“Clinging by a Claw” RZSS
The Scottish Wildcat – one of Scotland’s most iconic and beloved wild animals. Yet habitat loss, persecution and hybridisation have driven it to the brink of extinction.
“Clinging by a Claw”, created by Saving Wildcats and produced by SCOTLAND: The Big Picture, offers an extraordinary insight into the journey of Scotland’s wildcats from the brink of extinction to their return to the wilds of the Cairngorms National Park. Narrated by Outlander star Sam Heughan, this film captures the breathtakingly beautiful landscapes of the Scottish Highlands where wildcats could have a future if they continue to receive the vital support they need. Thanks to The European Nature Trust for their support with the making of this film, this heart-warming story takes you into the lives of these rare and elusive animals, revealing hidden moments never seen before.
Tickets are £5 and include a cup of tea or coffee and home baking. 50% of the ticket price will go to the Royal Scottish Zoological Society’s “Saving Wildcats” project.
Tickets will be available via Eventbrite – seats are limited, so please do book to avoid disappointment.
Saturday 7th March
Drop-in Coffee Morning marking International Women’s Day
Tuesday 10th March
International Women’s Day: Dr Philippa Whitford; the well-being economy for women
Tuesday 24th March
Shetland Night
Friday 8th May Open Day for Election Results
Tuesday 12th May “What Next for Scotland?”