Main uses: performing arts events; concerts, ceilidhs and parties; workshops and meetings
Accessibility: all public areas are wheelchair accessible (assistance available by prior arrangement), there is disabled parking, an induction loop is fitted, guide dogs are welcome. The stage and back-stage areas are accessible by wheelchair via the Lang Byre.
Floor area: the main part of the Barn is a rectangular space 23.6m by 11.1m. Performing area: normal set-up involves a stage at one end of the rectangular area.
Stage: 11.1m maximum width (wall to wall) x 5.3m depth x 2.75m – 3.5m height (N.B. there are two cross beams 2.75m above the front and rear of the stage and there is no side or rear stage area outwith these dimensions). The stage floor is approx 70 cm above the auditorium floor and is accessible by wheelchair from rear of stage. The stage comprises 27 sections, 2m x 1m each (CPS Alu Rapid sections). There are hand-drawn tabs at the front of the stage leaving an opening of approx. 7m by 2.75m when fully open.
Layout: the Barn can be arranged as required: performances can be on the floor or on the stage (subject to sight lines etc and dependent upon expected audience numbers).
Seating: flexible seating (none fixed) on one level; up to 240 seats maximum, including space for wheelchairs; optional rake can be erected (max . five tiers). Café style seating with tables and chairs also possible up to about 150 capacity.
Tables: 12x6' round tables (max 10 per table); 14x 6' rectangular tables (max 8 per table).
Lighting: overhead lighting via 8 x 150W lights on two dimmers plus three roof-mounted 500W floods if required. There is also a professional mirror ball for parties.
Theatre lighting: mounted on scaffold poles located above the stage and under three cross-beams in the auditorium. All 15 amp sockets with cable run in cable trays. Lanterns include: 4 x1 kW Strand Nocturne floods, 4 x Strand fresnels, 8 x Selecon Acclaim fresnels, 4 x Strand PCs, 4 x ETC Source 4 Juniors (c/w Gobo holders), 5 x Strand 650W profiles. Plus 4 short Parcans and two long Parcans over the stage area for band lighting.
Lighting Control: 3 Paradim digital dimmers (each 6 by 2) controlled by Light Processor ZIP 18 digital desk. Back-up: 2 Strand analogue dimmers (each 6 by 2) controlled by Strand 24 channel, 2-preset manual desk or by the ZIP 18.
Sound System: 2 x Mackie SRM450 active full range speakers; 2 x Mackie SWA1501 active sub bass speakers; Mackie Onyx 1640 16 channel mixing desk; Klark Technik Square One dual 31 band graphic equaliser; TC Electronic M-One XL fx unit; Tascam CDA500 integrated cd & tape player; Tascam minidisc player/recorder. Monitors via Yamaha power amplifier; 4 x Peavey speakers; 2 old 100W monitors. Sound control via installed multicore from stage box to sound/light box at back of auditorium (16 sends/8 returns). Mics & DIs: 6 x Behringer Ultra DI100 active DIs; 2 x AKG C391; 1 x Audio Technica ATM25; 1 x Audio Technica Pro37; 4 x Audio Technica Pro35 clip on; 6 x Shure SM58; 1 x Shure SM57.
Auditorium sound: induction loop installed from stage to main space.
Video/Film: Sanyo PLC-XT16 (3500 Lumen) XGA Data/Video Projector with standard lens; 144” x 83” Easi-Rect™ Portable Projection Screen; 108 MHz DVD Player.
Grand piano: a Boston Steinway 5' 10" grand (new in 1998) lives at the side of the stage.(Note: the piano weighs 275kgs and does not move off the stage).
Back to topMain use: art gallery but also used for workshops, folk nights and occasional concerts.
The Gallery is on three slightly different levels with single steps and moveable ramps between the levels.
It is available for separate hire subject to other activities arranged in the Barn.
Area: approx. 5m x 4m ; containing preparation and washing sinks; large fridge (no freezer); propane gas cooker (six rings and one oven); electric warming oven; movable table and dishwasher.
Electrical power points:4 x 13 amp double sockets.
N.B. No utensils or equipment are provided.
* For guidance. As we are continually updating, please discuss and confirm all requirements before booking.
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