This is the tragic story of the 51st Highland Division’s encirclement and capture at St Valery en Caux in Northern France in June 1940. I grew up in Kildonan Strath, Sutherland, where I loved the psalms and hymns and the old folk songs my father had learned from his drover grand uncle.Went on to Cash, […]
Iolair Iolaire by Alex MacDonald
On New Year’s Day 1919, hundreds of sailors were returning home to Stornoway after the horrors of the First World War. Looking forward to being reunited with family and friends, little did any of them think that the last tragedy of the war would be played out on their home shore. I grew up in […]
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 […]
Windsong by Eabhal
This 3/4 Strathespey was written by Hamish Napier for the Vass family’s yacht during it’s Neil Gunn inspired adventures in 2014. Eabhal came together while based on the Isle of South Uist in the Scottish Outer Hebrides. Playing traditional music the band draws inspiration from many different cultures and delivers a spirited, inventive blend of […]
Christmas Doodle by Ruairidh Gollan
This is a short loop track inspired by the Christmas season and played on the accordion and fiddle. I recorded and mixed this track in my flat in Glasgow and released it to help raise money for a family friend in Edderton with Leukaemia. The track can be bought at the following link: https://ruairidhgollan.bandcamp.com/releases with […]
