As part of a digital storytelling initiative, they will be given the chance to bring their personal tales to life, creating a short digital story which will be showcased in front of family and friends, before being published on a BBC Scotland website "Highland Lives," which is set to go live at the end of May.

The aim of the project is to reflect the diversity of those currently living in the north.

Locals taking part will create a self-portrait of the Highlands through a mixture of audio and video stories created during a series of workshops.

Alness is one of six places across the region where they will take place, with the project arriving in Easter Ross on October 4.

During the workshop, which will be run over two weekends, 12 selected residents will be introduced to a range of video and audio technology, including the relevant software, as well as being coached in storyboarding and storytelling skills. The work will culminate in each individual producing a short story which will be aired first in front of friends and family before being published on the website.

The project is being run in conjunction with Highland 2007 and Learndirect Scotland. Liz Leonard, communities and learning partnership manager for BBC Scotland explained, "We're looking for personal stories – they can be about love, family, work, a passion or aspiration, but they must all in some way reflect Highland life in 2007. There will be plenty of assistance at each workshop so people can develop their storytelling skills."

Workshop places are open to all those over 18-years-old but are limited to 12 spaces in each of the six locations. Those interested in applying should email highlandlives@bbc.co.uk, for further information and an application form, or contact the learndirect Scotland centre at North Highland College on 01349 882545 The deadline for Alness applications is Wednesday, September 1.

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