Fair fortnight ‘Doon the Watter’ is an iconic touchstone for many of us. My childhood memories are filled with the throngs that used to wait to board the boats and trains to holiday by the sea. George Payling is a new singer/songwriter who has a heritage rooted in Scottish variety theatre and a music scene […]
Culloden by Calum Mackenzie Jones
Scottish Folk Song about the Battle Of Culloden and the poignancy of the battlefield. Lyrics,composition and all parts performed by Calum Mackenzie Jones. Recorded, produced and mixed at Glachbeg Croft by Steve Bull Productions. Mastered by Iain McLaughlin. An engaging young singer-songwriter from Oran, Moray. Creating original material with influences from Folk, Country, Blues, Traditional […]
Banks of Inverurie by Iona Fyfe
‘Banks of Inverurie” by Iona Fyfe – Available Now Taken from the album ‘Away From My Window’ out 24th March 2018 Pre-order the full album: www.ionafyfe.bandcamp.com Produced by Jani Lang (www.dallahanmusic.com) Iona Fyfe – vocals, harmonium Luc McNally – guitar Charlie Grey – fiddle Simon Gall – piano Callum Cronin – double bass Video by […]
The Dear Green Place by Alan Reid and Rob van Sante
This song highlights the story of the origins of Glasgow, its later emergence as an important Atlantic port and its growth into industrial metropolis. The song expresses the hope that it can become again like its nickname, the dear green place. Alan and Rob perform Scots song old and new on piano, guitars and accordion. […]
Tales From The Esk by Kinnaber Junction
A song born while walking the dog, or the chorus was anyway. The verses were inspired by a book by Montrose author Forbes Inglis. His book, The Sea Enriches, is a history of the river Southesk which serves as Montrose harbour and twice daily fills “the basin” which hosts tens of thousands of geese every […]
No Gods & Precious Few Heroes by Dick Gaughan
Dick Commented that what most people regard as being ‘Scotland’ is largely a work of fiction. This song deals with some of those fictions Dick is one of the foremost and most highly respected folksingers in the United Kingdom. He is also one of the most sought-after artists who commits himself to regular nationwide tours, […]
Waves by Gnoss
Waves is the debut single from Glasgow-based folk band, Gnoss. Recorded and mixed by Scott Wood (The Scott Wood Band), ‘Waves’ marks Gnoss’ progression from an award-winning duo to a charismatic and energetic folk band. Waves features; Aidan Moodie on Guitar and Vocals Graham Rorie on Mandolin and Fiddle Connor Sinclair on Whistle and Harmony […]
The Wren And The Salt Air by Jenny Sturgeon
‘The Wren And The Salt Air’ is a collection of songs and tunes by Scottish singer-songwriter Jenny Sturgeon. It was written to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Scottish archipelago of St Kilda becoming a World Heritage Site for its natural features. This collection of music was commissioned by the National Trust for Scotland (NTS) […]
Roland The Headless Thompson Gunner/ Trip to Breckon by Vair
Trip To Breckon (Contradiction- Trad) (Freefalling – Michael McGoldrick) (The Hard Drive – Fred Morrison) The band are always grateful that they’ve managed to hear and play with fantastic local and visiting musicians. Ryan learnt the first tune in this set from one of the band’s heroes, Tim Edey, who has played up in Shetland […]
Princess Rosanna by Top Floor Taivers
Taken from the debut album ‘A Delicate Game’, Princess Rosanna is a song by Scottish singer songwriter Findlay Napier. Findlay was inspired to write this song after seeing graffiti that said “RIP Princess Rosanna” whilst on a run along the river Clyde in Glasgow. Top Floor Taivers are a young and fresh Glasgow based band […]
