Appearing for the first time at the Dunnichen Gathering this year is award-winning local artist Louise Lear-Jones. Her face and body art has won recognition in Europe and the US and you should find her in the Square in Letham on the Saturday from mid-morning onwards. Known for her hauntingly beautiful landscapes and funky animal faces, Louise will be working to support Tayside Children with Cancer and Leukaemia. For only £2 she will give you an original work of wearable art you won't want to wash off...

Pig on a Pole - 'Pagan Style'. . . . . . . . . . . . (No it's not a remake of 'The Wickerman'). Unfortunately it seams the beast is off... as Andy can't make it to Dunnichen this year. . . (damn I was looking forward to that...).