Hands Up for Trad proudly announces the 2025 inductees to the Scottish Traditional Music Hall of Fame, sponsored by Fèisean nan Gàidheal. These individuals and … [Read More...]
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David Francis – Hamish Henderson Services to Traditional Music 2025
Born in Dumfries, David Francis spent most of his childhood living in Ayrshire before returning to Dumfries for his teenage years. This connection to southwest Scotland, with its rich associations with Robert Burns and its distinctive musical traditions, would prove formative in shaping his lifelong engagement with traditional music and culture. David's first involvement in traditional music … Read more
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Scottish Traditional Music Hall of Fame Services to Performance 2025 Inductees Announced
Hands Up for Trad proudly announces the 2025 inductees to the Scottish Traditional Music Hall of Fame, sponsored by Fèisean nan Gàidheal. These individuals and groups have made exceptional contributions to Scottish traditional music through performance, teaching, preservation, and innovation. The Services to Performance inductees for 2025 represent the breadth and depth of Scotland’s musical […]
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Scottish Traditional Music Hall of Fame Services to Community 2025 Inductees Announced
Hands Up for Trad proudly announces the 2025 inductees to the Scottish Traditional Music Hall of Fame Services to Community section, sponsored by Fèisean nan Gàidheal. These exceptional individuals have dedicated their lives to nurturing, teaching, and … [Read More...]
Scottish Traditional Music Hall of Fame Services to Performance 2024 Inductees Announced
Hands Up for Trad proudly announces the 2024 inductees to the Scottish Traditional Music Hall of Fame, sponsored by Fèisean nan Gàidheal. These individuals and groups have made exceptional contributions to Scottish traditional music through performance, … [Read More...]
Scottish Traditional Music Hall of Fame Services to Community 2024 Inductees Announced
Hands Up for Trad are very happy to announce the first Scottish Traditional Music Hall of Fame Inductees of 2024. The inductees in the Services to Community section are individuals that work tirelessly to help their community and enrich the lives of others … [Read More...]
Scottish Traditional Music Hall of Fame Services to Performance 2023 Inductees Announced
Hands Up for Trad are very happy to announce the 2023 Services to Performance inductees Scottish Traditional Music Hall of Fame sponsored by Fèisean nan Gàidheal. The seven inductees have made a massive difference to their fields of Scottish music for many … [Read More...]
Dougie Pincock Presentation Sgoil Chiùil Na Gàidhealtachd
On Saturday evening 24th June Simon Thoumire made a flying visit to Sgoil Chiùil Na Gàidhealtachd (The National Centre of Excellence in Traditional Music) in Plockton to induct the fabulous Dougie Pincock - Director of the music school to the Scottish … [Read More...]