Making Waves

Creativity and Scotland's west coast islands have always been connected. Making Waves is a new film series celebrating the stories of people inspired by the islands and communities we serve. Through a collection of short films, we meet musicians, actors, makers and creators whose island connections continue to shape their work and creativity.

Making Waves

Creativity and Scotland's west coast islands have always been connected. Making Waves is a new film series celebrating the stories of people inspired by the islands and communities we serve. Through a collection of short films, we meet musicians, actors, makers and creators whose island connections continue to shape their work and creativity.

Stuart Murdoch - Part 1

Stuart Murdoch is the singer of the much loved Scottish band Belle & Sebastian. When we first decided to feature one of their songs for our ‘Where Next?’ campaign, we didn’t fully realise that Stuart had such strongties to CalMac - with his dad having worked with the brand for many years.

Person seated in a music studio surrounded by keyboards, guitars, recording equipment and artwork.

Stuart Murdoch - Part 1

Stuart Murdoch is the singer of the much loved Scottish band Belle & Sebastian. When we first decided to feature one of their songs for our ‘Where Next?’ campaign, we didn’t fully realise that Stuart had such strongties to CalMac - with his dad having worked with the brand for many years.

Stuart Murdoch - Part 2

In part 2 we take Stuart on a trip to Arran, the scene of many of his childhood holidays, to find out more about his very special family relationship with Caledonian MacBrayne.

Stuart Murdoch - Part 2

In part 2 we take Stuart on a trip to Arran, the scene of many of his childhood holidays, to find out more about his very special family relationship with Caledonian MacBrayne.

Hen Hoose Collective

Hen Hoose Collective is an award winning Scottish organisation set up to advance gender equality and inclusivity in music.

We caught up with founder Tamara Schlesinger to discover why the collective chose the Isle of Lewis as the location to record their debut album, The Twelve, which was written and recorded in one week within the stunning setting of Black Bay Studio on the island.

Hen Hoose Collective

Hen Hoose Collective is an award winning Scottish organisation set up to advance gender equality and inclusivity in music.

We caught up with founder Tamara Schlesinger to discover why the collective chose the Isle of Lewis as the location to record their debut album, The Twelve, which was written and recorded in one week within the stunning setting of Black Bay Studio on the island.

Hands holding a collection of printed photographs on a kitchen table, with a portrait photo on top.
Passenger standing on a ferry deck with red seats, overlooking calm water and mountains across the shoreline.

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