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Dreaming Pipes: Ten Years of the Lindsay System
Touring exhibition to visit venues across Scotland in 2026 A new touring exhibition tracing the first ten years of the Lindsay System will visit venues across Scotland in 2026, bringing together instrument design, live music, making, research and public engagement in a project rooted in the living traditions of Scottish bellows piping. Dreaming Pipes: Ten […]
Bùthan-Obrach air Òrain Ghàidhlig: Gaelic Song Workshops with Margaret Stewart
Gaelic Song Workshop for Young People A dedicated space for teenage Gaelic speakers to learn and build a collection of Gaelic songs. Led by award-winning singer Margaret Stewart, a native Gaelic speaker from the Isle of Lewis, the workshop draws on her deep knowledge of Gaelic song, extensive repertoire, and understanding of its cultural and […]
The Edinburgh International Harp Festival begins this week on Friday 10 April! Check out their Come & Try Harp – FREE Drop-in Sessions
The Edinburgh International Harp Festival begins this week on Friday 10 April, bringing together hundreds of harp players and enthusiasts from around the world for a vibrant programme of concerts, courses and workshops celebrating the harp. This year, the festival is also offering FREE drop-in “Come & Try Harp” sessions at its venue at George […]
Free Aberdeen Concert to Showcase World Leading Fiddle and Dance Festival Thursday 9th April 12:45pm.
Aberdeen music lovers are being offered a free preview of one of the world’s leading traditional fiddle and dance festivals ahead of its return to the region this summer. The performance will showcase Dà Chòmhlan-Ciùil De Cheathrar, a bold new commission by Simon Thoumire, an award winning concertina virtuoso and composer with over 30 years’ experience […]
Seachdain na Gàidhlig named ‘2026 Airbnb Best of British Fund’ winner!
We’re proud to share that Seachdain na Gàidhlig has been named a 2026 Airbnb Best of British Fund winner! Thanks to this support, they’ll be able to expand our Small Grants Fund in 2027. It’s fantastic to be recognised as an organisation helping showcase the communities and experiences that make the UK such a special […]
Sian to headline new all-ages traditional music weekend in Paisley
Fèis Phàislig, the much-loved Renfrewshire arts charity, has announced the launch of a brand new event in its calendar, the May Fèis Weekend. Running from Friday 8th – Sunday 10th May 2026, this three-day celebration marks the first time in the organisation’s history that its traditional music and Gaelic arts activities will be opened up to adults, […]
Tinto Summer School 2026 – open for bookings!
A residential Scottish and Traditional music event for 11 (entering high school) – 17 year old participants. Held at Wiston Lodge. We look forward to welcoming participants aged 11 (entering high school) – 17 back to Wiston Lodge (South Lanarkshire) for a great week of folk and traditional music, song, fun and campfire song! The dates are Monday […]
Daffodil Tea at Foulis Castle to support Fèis Rois for 2026 event
Every year the much-loved Daffodil Tea selects a local charity partner to receive donations and proceeds from the annual event. For 2026, on the occasion of their 40th anniversary year, the charity beneficiary will be Fèis Rois. Since 1986, Fèis Rois has enabled people of all ages to access, participate in and enjoy the traditional […]
Edinburgh Youth Gaitherin Young Musicians Workshop Day
Hands Up for Trad’s Edinburgh Youth Gaitherin‘ is back in partnership with Edinburgh Tradfest, offering a day of workshops for young musicians on 4th May 2026, with support from the William Grant Foundation. This is a chance for young people to develop their skills, play alongside other young musicians, sing, and learn new tunes. We’re […]
#WorldPlayAStrathspeyDay Saturday 2nd May Join the Global Celebration of Scottish Music!
#WorldPlayAStrathspeyDay returns on Saturday 2nd May 2026. This worldwide event invites musicians everywhere to share their love of Scottish music by recording themselves playing a strathspey and sharing it on social media with the hashtag #WorldPlayAStrathspeyDay. Strathspeys are uniquely Scottish dance tunes, and since 2019, this annual celebration has brought together players from across the […]