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Scottish Traditional Music Hall of Fame 20th Anniversary Celebration – A Special Conversation with Louis DeCarlo
We're delighted to share this special video celebrating 20 years of the Scottish Traditional Music Hall of Fame. Host David Francis sits down with photographer Louis DeCarlo for an intimate conversation about two decades of capturing the faces and stories of Scotland's traditional music legends. The film is made by Martin Forry. Since the Hall of Fame's launch at the Scots Trad Music Awards in … [Read More...] about Scottish Traditional Music Hall of Fame 20th Anniversary Celebration – A Special Conversation with Louis DeCarlo
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Glasgow Fiddle Workshop Classes back 16th and 18th February
Glasgow Fiddle Workshop (www.gfw.scot) classes are back on Monday, 16th and Wednesday, 18th February in Kelvin College , Glasgow.
The Mary Wallopers, Valtos, FÜLÜ, Fara and Colin Macleod join HebCelt line-up
Irish folk heroes The Mary Wallopers have been announced as joining the trio of acts to headline HebCelt Festival in July alongside The Saw Doctors and Mànran. They are the first band in history to ever sell-out a massive five night run at the Barrowland Ballroom in Glasgow, earning themselves a place in the legendary […]
Gaelic goes global as World Gaelic Week counts down to fifth edition
In a true testament to its growing international appeal, the fifth annual Seachdain na Gàidhlig (World Gaelic Week), running from 23rd February – 1st March 2026, is set to unite Gaelic speakers and learners on a global scale like never before. From rural Scottish Highland communities to the city of London, and as far away as Australia, […]
Edinburgh International Harp Festival 2026 10th – 14th April 2026, George Watson’s College, Edinburgh
The Clarsach Society presents the 45th Edinburgh International Harp Festival (EIHF), taking place at George Watson’s College from 10–14 April. A celebration of harps of all kinds, with Scotland’s clarsach at its heart, the festival brings together harpists and enthusiasts from around the world for an inspiring programme of concerts, courses and workshops, showcasing the […]
National Associations of Accordion and Fiddle Clubs Festival 07 March 2026
We invite you to join us, either as a competitor, spectator or dancer, at the 52nd NAAFC Festival taking place for the first time in Glasgow at the Partick Burgh Halls, Burgh Hall Street, Glasgow G11 5LW The festival is a lively Scottish Accordion and Fiddle music competition and celebrations with performances, contests, trade stalls, food, licensed bar and a […]
Rachel Groves Wins BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician 2026
Rachel Groves (Lever harp) is the winner of BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician 2026. Broadcast live on BBC Radio Scotland and BBC ALBA on Sunday 1 February, the event brought six outstanding young traditional musicians to Glasgow’s City Halls, where they competed for the coveted title. Rachel grew up learning the lever harp in Aberdeenshire. A […]
Battle of the Folk Bands 2026: The Way North Crowned Winners
Congratulations to The Way North who were crowned the winners of Battle of the Folk Bands 2026 at Celtic Connections on Saturday 31st January. The competition took place at the Drygate Brewery and all five finalists delivered brilliant performances in front of an enthusiastic audience. The Way North are a contemporary folk band based in […]
Record breaking Celtic Connections delivers message of hope and unity to the world
Celtic Connections has celebrated a stunning festival packed with live performances, record-breaking ticket sales and unique events, sending a message of hope and unity around the world about the power of music, cultural identity and collaboration. Delivered by Glasgow Life in partnership with Innis & Gunn, the festival recorded attendances of 114,000 across 18 days – with the highest […]
Wee Grants for Creativity in the Scots Leid 2026
‘Wee Grants for Creativity in the Scots Leid’ will gie oot grants o a thoosan pund. Oor ambition is tae gie this siller tae individuals, community groups or organisations wha will yaise it tae produce audience-facing creative wark. The wark maun be maistly in ae dialect o the Scots leid. Ane o the successfu applicants […]
Women Musicians’ Experiences of Sexual Violence and Harassment in Scottish Folk Music. (January 2026)
The challenges facing women musicians in the music industry have been discussed for many years. Research has consistently identified gender marginalisation and misogyny as significant barriers affecting women’s participation across different musical genres. However, until now, there has been limited research specifically addressing sexual violence and harassment within the Scottish folk music scene. This important […]