Welcome to Highland Zine Bothy
Craftivism Zine Workshop : Friday 25 April, 7:30-9:30pm
Join us for an evening of creativity and activism at Lyth Arts Centre, hosted in collaboration with Caithness and Sutherland Women’s Aid (CASWA).
Discover how craftivism can amplify voices, share important messages, and create meaningful impact. You will also have the opportunity to donate a copy of your zine to our growing collection for others to discover.
No experience needed, just bring your ideas! Free to attend but booking required. Cakes provided, and the bar will be open.
This event is part of CASWA’s 20th Anniversary celebrations. Donations welcome on the night for CASWA. Come along, get creative and support a great cause!
Pictish Zine Workshop : Friday 9 May, 2-4pm
Join us for a creative workshop exploring the mysterious beauty of Pictish symbol stones, taking inspiration from the Inverness Museum and Art Gallery’s unique collection.
The Wolf Stone has represented the Museum’s logo for decades, and features on the signage outside the building as well as on merchandise in the shop. However, there are other symbols that have fascinated historians and artists alike for generations – what do these carvings mean to you?
Inspired by these iconic ancient symbols, you'll have the opportunity to create your own handmade mini zine that explores hidden meanings lost to time, or perhaps brings new meanings to light.
Watch this space – tickets will be released soon.
Sober Zine Workshop : Saturday 10 May, 2-4pm
Are you sober-curious, or interested in alcohol-free living?
Join us for a zine-making workshop in collaboration with Highland Wellness Collective, as part of a wider programme of events forming Phase 1 of the Highland Sober Collective, which help you connect with like-minded others while reflecting on:
“What does a perfect sober night out look like?”
“How has sobriety changed my life?”
“Future vision – What could sober social events feel like?”
This session is one of six taking place from April to August 2025. If you are interested in participating, your commitment is also required for the other five sessions.
Breakout Session at SCAN Summit : Tuesday 13 May, 12pm
Be part of a dynamic exchange that turns your reflections on the grid into a collective
document of the SCAN Summit: join us for an interactive workshop exploring what The Grid means to you.
Through a series of yes-or-no questions, you will have the opportunity to anonymously
share your perspectives using colourful sticker dots, creating a visual snapshot of our
collective thoughts on current issues and discussions.
The resulting visual representation of our collective responses will then be formatted into a zine and catalogued in our collection.
Do you want to host an event or facilitate a workshop at the Highland Zine Bothy?
We'd love to hear from you, so please email us on highlandzinebothy@gmail.com with your ideas and availability.