Netty’s Tree was the sole tree on the Hebridean Island of Eriskay for many years. It was planted by the poet, Father Allan MacDonald over 100 years ago. Last year, Netty’s Tree won the prestigious title of the Woodland Trust’s “Tree of The Year 2018”. To celebrate, Netty’s Tree the jig was written and recorded […]
Chilled Maggie by Teannaich
Chilled Maggie is a track from the rock ceilidh band Teannaich’s 2nd album Energised, the exemplifies the bands blending of traditional music with funk and jazz. Tunes on the track are: Sleepy Maggie (trad), Trip to Pakistan (Nial Kenny), A’ choked up (Mike Ross). Teannaich are a 5 piece rock ceilidh band who have been […]
Wait ’til I tell John Alec… by Trail West
There isn’t a day goes by when a story is told that Seonaidh feels that he’ll later need to tell his uncle John Alec MacKay and, for that reason, ‘Wait ’til I tell John Alec’ is a common phrase in the Trail West van! Consisting of a waltz and a reel written by Allan MacDonald […]
Farewell by Skipinnish
Released on the bands popular Western Ocean CD in June 2014. Angus MacPhail and Andrew Stevenson met while studying at what is now the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, and originally formed the band with a mission to champion classic Scottish Highland West Coast music. They built a solid reputation as a musical powerhouse over several […]
