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Tormod by James Duncan Mackenzie

Blue Men of the Minch (composed by James Duncan Mackenzie) Tribute to Norman (composed by James Duncan Mackenzie) Breabach piper and flautist James Duncan Mackenzie, from the Isle of Lewis, launches his second solo album Sròmos, named after an abandoned settlement on the banks of Loch Seaforth and one of many townships cleared in the […]

Inner Sanctuary by Ross Ainslie

‘Inner Sanctuary’ is a track heavily influenced by his travels to India, it features a debut performance on Bansuri from Ross. The musicians on this album were selected very carefully and are all very comfortable in many genres, this track shows Greg Lawson playing with an Indian style. SANCTUARY FEATURES Ross Ainslie – Highland and […]

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 […]

Wi a 100 Pipers by Christine Weir

This song was attributed to Lady Caroline Nairne. This rendition is by my band, Christine and The Kilts. Christine Weir was born in Paisley. She was raised in South Africa but retains a love of Celtic culture and music. You can listen to her own compositions by visiting Soundcloud, Bandcamp or Reverbnation. This is her […]

Old Skool Jigs by Inveraray & District Pipe Band

Inveraray & District Pipe Band, under the direction of Pipe Major Stuart Liddell and Lead Drummer Steven McWhirter. This track was recorded live at the band’s “Ascension” concert in front of a sold-out Glasgow Royal Concert Hall in August 2013. Featuring Ali Hutton on guitar, Ross Ainslie on cittern, Joe Rattray on double bass and […]

Smile or Cry by Mairi Campbell

Written by David Francis and Mairi Campbell. This song won the Burnsong writers competition and has been covered by others too. It’s about seeing two sides to every situation. Campbell’s reputation as an influential Scottish musician has grown steadily throughout her career. In recent years she has been awarded ‘Scots Singer of The Year’ and […]

Troubles by The Shee

The first track on their album Decadence. THE SHEE bring Electro-harp, accordion, fiddles, flute, mandolin and three powerful voices together with their diverse range of individual musical influences to produce an adventurous brew of Folk, Gaelic and Bluegrass. Their third and most recent album, ‘Murmurations’ was received to great acclaim, the launch tour leading to […]

Earl Richard by Iona Fyfe Band

Earl Richard is one of 6 songs on the Iona Fyfe Band’s new EP, suitable-named East. The concept EP draws inspiration from the Oral Tradition of the East of Scotland and each track has a distinct link with the East and North East. The project aims to capture the essence of Eastern Folksong, Dialect, Language […]

Pondering On Perth Road by Chris Amer

‘Pondering On Perth Road’ was written by Chris Amer after a week-long stay in the West End of Dundee in February 2017. Dundee’s situation on the Tay estuary gives it a coastal atmosphere; in February, this meant a combination of expansive skies, cold fresh air, and winter light. All guitars played by Chris Amer. This […]

Fine Flooers by Gillian Frame

A version of the ballad The Cruel Mother. It features Gillian on vocals and fiddle, Mike Vass on tenor guitar, Anna Massie on guitar and vocals, Euan Burton on bass and Phil Hague on percussion. Arran-born fiddler/singer Gillian Frame – Scotland’s inaugural Young Traditional Musician of the Year back in 2001, and co-founder of the […]