Poet William J. Swain-Nisbet began composing this song whilst passing Loch Lomond in 1981 when he and his wife left Glasgow for Oban. Frustrated by what he felt were backward looking themes in some of the popular folk songs of this time, William was inspired by the idea of songs like Matt McGinn’s The Rolling […]
The Mermaid by Kim Richards
The song was inspired by the folktale ‘The Mermaid Wife’. The tale tells the story of a man who falls in love with a mermaid who was found exiled on the shore. He offers her his hand in marriage and they have several children. However, she cannot escape her desire to be back in the […]
Netty’s Tree (Croabh Netty) by Claire Gullan & Friends
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 […]
The Road to Yair by Eric Falconer
“The Road to Yair” is the first track on the album of the same name. It’s named after a winding back-road between Galashiels and Selkirk in the Scottish Borders, which runs through countryside where my grandfather was a shepherd many years ago. The album consists of 11 tracks of self-penned tunes played on a variety […]
Dark Turn of Mind by Iona Fyfe
Written by Gillian Welch and David Rawlings and released on Gillian’s 2011 album, The Harrow and The Harvest. It has since been performed and recorded by artists such as Chris Thile and Josienne Clark and Ben Walker. Dark Turn of Mind is the new release from MG ALBA Scots Singer of the Year, Iona Fyfe. […]
The Lion of Donegal by Alex MacDonald
James Duffy from Donegal was my distant relation by marriage. He won the Victoria Cross (the highest British military award for bravery) during World War I. His life in returning to a changed Ireland after the war was not easy. Alex MacDonald comes originally from the Strath of Kildonan in Sutherland, but has spent most […]
One More Before You Go by Dougal’s Jumper
At the end of a night that you don’t want to end……. One More Before You Go! Bringing together Scottish smallpipes and bagpipes, uilleann pipes, fiddle, whistles, accordion, guitar, mandolin, bass guitar and vocals, Dougal’s Jumper manage to fashion their own brand of cosy Celtic pop. Let Dougal’s Jumper wrap you up in their infectious […]
Causeway by Avocet
We proudly bring to your ears the ethereal track ‘Causeway’ by Scotland-based trio Avocet. The single was recorded at the Abbey Road Institute Amsterdam by Michiel Mutsaerts & Dieter Boels, released through Mink Records. Available on all major streaming platforms. Written by Sam Grassie & Iona Zajac. Arranged by Avocet Avocet is a Glasgow based trio […]
Swan Song by Gary Innes
‘Swan Song’ is the new single from award-winning musician Gary Innes Featuring vocals by the inimitable Karen Matheson, of Capercaillie fame, the new single is an ode to a number of Gary’s friends who sadly have passed away before they were ready to go. Gary said: “I had the privilege of getting to spend time […]
The Woe of It by Gráinne Brady
A tune based on a poem by Donegal writer Patrick MacGill – The Woe of It Sweet was the mavis’ song of eld, And how the woodlands thrilled with it! Sweeter the song of the girl I held Close to the heard that filled with it Methinks the rose leant from the wall To kiss […]
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