Merry Yesmas at the Càrn Ùstaidh hub!
2026…
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
AGM and mini-Burns Supper
This is our annual general meeting; the current committee with report on the 2025/26 year and a new committee will be elected for 2026/27.
We will also be celebrating the Scottish Bard, Rabbie Burns, with readings of a few of his works (with a twist), shortbread and a dram (or a cup of tea).
This event is for members of Yes Carnoustie ONLY. Tickets available via Eventbrite from 1st January.
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?”