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Scots language champions to be celebrated as national awards return to Dundee
People across Scotland are being invited to celebrate those championing the Scots leid as nominations for the Scots Language Awards 2026 are open. Returning to Dundee’s Discovery Point on Saturday 19 September, the awards recognise the people, organisations and communities that are working to ensure one of Scotland’s indigenous languages continues to flourish in everyday life. Now in their … [Read More...] about Scots language champions to be celebrated as national awards return to Dundee
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Spirit of Scottish film Local Hero to come alive at Hoolie in the Hydro
Mark Knopfler bestowed with special honour as legendary line up is revealed Scotland’s biggest night of traditional music, Hoolie in the Hydro, will return to the OVO Hydro on Saturday 12 December 2026, and will this year take its inspiration from one of Scotland’s most iconic films, as it welcomes another legendary line up. Inspired by the […]
Ian McCalman (ancient) and Ellen (younger) stagger 21k for the Alzheimer’s Society
A message from the wonderful Ian McCalman (of the legendary McCalman’s). What a stupid way to celebrate an 80th birthday. Hello to our neighbours, friends, relatives and that person we met on the road, old “what’s his name”. I’m Ian McCalman, ex musician (almost semi-famous last century) and I’ll be 80, just, when I run […]
Fergusson’s Auld Reikie returns to Portobello
After selling out in 2024, Fergusson’s Auld Reikie is back for another airing — a celebration of the genius of 18th century Edinburgh poet Robert Fergusson, brought to life through poetry, music and song. Sunday 20 September, 3pm–5pm (doors 2.30pm) Portobello Town Hall, Edinburgh Robert Fergusson’s verse captured the teeming life of Edinburgh’s closes, tenements and taverns in […]
Blas Festival celebrates Sian’s 10th anniversary with two special concerts featuring Iain Morrison
This September, Blas Festival will celebrate a decade of one of Gaelic music’s most distinctive vocal groups as Sian returns to the festival where it all began. Marking their 10th anniversary in 2026, Sian will perform two special concerts alongside acclaimed Lewis singer-songwriter Iain Morrison, appearing in Kyle on Thursday 11th September before bringing the curtain down on this year’s Blas Festival with […]
Melfort Music Weekend Returns Bigger and Better for 2026
Acclaimed Traditional and Americana Artists Set to Ignite Kilmelford from September 11–13, 2026 KILMELFORD, SCOTLAND – July 1, 2026 – Following last year’s resounding success, the highly anticipated Melfort Music weekend is back, delivering a bigger and better lineup of exceptional musical talent. Running from Friday 11th September through Sunday 13th September 2026, the three-day festival […]
Next generation of traditional music talent takes centre stage with the 2026 Fèis Rois Ceilidh Trail
12 emerging musicians from across Scotland are preparing to take the next step in their musical journeys as they join the 2026 Fèis Rois Ceilidh Trail, one of the country’s most respected development opportunities for young traditional musicians, which has been a springboard for some of Scotland’s top folk musicians. For more than two decades, […]
North Atlantic Fiddle Convention success sparks talks over future host destinations
The North Atlantic Fiddle Convention (NAFCo) has been hailed a resounding success after five days of music, culture and international collaboration brought thousands of visitors to venues across Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire. The 2026 festival transformed the north east into a global meeting place for traditional music, with audiences travelling from across Scotland, the UK and overseas to […]
History & music to be centre stage in Dingwall this August
Vikings, traditional musicians, authors and storytellers will take centre stage in Dingwall this August as part of the town’s 800th anniversary celebrations, with a major Viking community day and a new four-day music and literature festival among the highlights of the expanded Dingwall 800 programme. As part of Dingwall 800, the year-long celebrations marking Dingwall’s […]
Joy Dunlop & Còisir Alba – Workshop, Concert & Cèilidh Dance (BYOB) – Part of Commonwealth Games, Glasgow
Join Joy Dunlop and Còisir Alba for a night of Gaelic song, music and dancing at the beautiful Adelaide Place, Glasgow, on Saturday 8 August 2026, 5.30pm–10.30pm. The event forms part of the Glasgow 2026 Festival, the city-wide programme of culture and community events running alongside the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. The evening is ticketed […]
Speyfest calls on community to support local festival as visitors prepare to descend on Fochabers
With just days until thousands of music lovers arrive in the Moray village of Fochabers for Speyfest, organisers are encouraging local people and visitors to get behind their local festival, and to plan their travel in advance. Taking place from Friday 24 – Sunday 26 July 2026, the much-loved community-driven event will once again bring world-class traditional music, […]