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Hands Up for Trad’s Women in Music and Culture List 2026.

Rachel Groves Wins BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician 2026

Seachdain na Gàidhlig (World Gaelic Week) grows as 2026 programme launched

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Watch as Talisk treat Kelvingrove Park to surprise set ahead of WOMAD Glasgow

Award-winning Scottish folk band Talisk treated visitors to Kelvingrove Park to a surprise pop-up performance ahead of this summer’s WOMAD (World of Music, Arts and Dance) Glasgow. WATCH ON INSTAGRAM The spontaneous set saw families, tourists, cyclists and sunbathers watch, film and tap their toes as the sounds of fiddle, concertina and guitar filled one of Glasgow’s … [Read More...] about Watch as Talisk treat Kelvingrove Park to surprise set ahead of WOMAD Glasgow

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Music At Paxton Celebrates 20th Anniversary With Landmark Festival

The 20th anniversary Music at Paxton programme is both a celebration of the festival’s past – distinguished returning artists include Angela Hewitt, Roderick Williams and Iain Burnside, Chiaroscuro Quartet, Gould Piano Trio and Steven Osborne – and a vision of an exciting future with a distinctly Scottish flavour – guitarist Samrat Majumder, Lumas Winds, cellist Hugh Mackay and Ensemble Jackalope. Running from 17 to 26 July in the […]

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The Unthanks join Folkworks Summer 2026 for workshops, song and shared music-making

The Unthanks, Artistic Partners of The Glasshouse and one of the North East’s most distinctive folk outfits, take part in Folkworks Youth and Junior Summer Schools, leading harmony workshops with young people.Folkworks has been at the heart of folk music education in the North East for over thirty years, helping generations of musicians discover traditional […]

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Cammy Barnes headlines Killin Music Fest, joined by two Mod gold medallists and BBC Young Trad winner Ali Levack

Country, folk and trad bill assembled for a one night main stage at The McLaren Hall, Killin, on Saturday 20 June. Six acts, seven hours, 550 capacity. Final tickets on sale at killinmusicfest.com. Cammy Barnes will headline Killin Music Fest at The McLaren Hall on Saturday 20 June 2026. The Fife singer songwriter played Killin as […]

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Gies A Scots Poem Day is back on Wednesday 10th June

Gies A Scots Poem Day is back on Wednesday 10th June and we’re absolutely delighted to be partnering once again with the Scottish Poetry Library to make it even better! We want as many of you as possible to get involved — write it, record it, video it — whatever takes your fancy! Share your favourite Scots […]

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Julie Fowlis embarks on one-of-a-kind Scottish tour

Multi-award winning singer and musician Julie Fowlis is embarking on a one-of-a-kind Scottish tour this summer, marking a major milestone in her career with a series of special live performances to be recorded for a new album. From 5 – 13 June 2026, Julie will be visiting cities and towns across the country, alongside a sensational band comprising Éamon Doorley, Tony […]

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Responding to Research on Abuse and Harassment in the Scottish Traditional Music and Folk Scene

The BIT Collective is bringing together key stakeholders from across the Scottish traditional music and folk scene for an important evening of discussion and action at the Scottish Music Centre, Glasgow on Tuesday 26 May. Presentations will be given by Kelly Johnson (University of Glasgow), Aja Garrod-Prance and Vahishtai Ghosh(SMIA), Diljeet Bhachu (Musicians’ Union), Sophie Stringer (National Piping Centre), and Tamara Schlesinger (Hen Hoose), followed by facilitated group discussions focused […]

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Ceòl is Craic – Òran Ùr / New Song — Live at the Glad Cafe, Glasgow

Join Ceòl is Craic on Wednesday 3 June for a very special evening of new Gaelic song at the Glad Cafe in Glasgow’s south side, presented by Ceòl is Craic. Òran Ùr — New Song — brings together five remarkable artists: Isla Scott, Màiri Morrison, Gillebride MacMillan, Pablo LaFuente, and Dylan Cairns for an evening celebrating the living, breathing future of Gaelic music and songwriting. […]

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Trad Treasures: Jimmy Hutchison | Videos & Movies on Vimeo

Introducing Trad Treasures: Led by TRACS (Traditional Arts and Culture Scotland), this new initiative shines a light on the individuals who have shaped and enriched Scotland’s traditional arts. Through recordings, films, and artist profiles, Trad Treasures celebrates the contributions of these artists across music, storytelling, dance, and crafts. With plans to produce up to three […]

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Global Fiddle Stars to Gather in North East Scotland as Festival Programme is Unveiled 

Music lovers across Scotland and beyond are being invited to experience one of the world’s leading celebrations of traditional music and dance, as the full programme for the North Atlantic Fiddle Convention (NAFCo) 2026 is officially launched.  Taking place from 24 – 28 June across Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire, the landmark 25th anniversary event will bring together an exceptional line-up of internationally […]

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WOMAD Glasgow reveals full programme of global sounds ahead of summer debut

Artists, workshops, stages and site information unveiled for Scotland’s newest festivalKelvingrove Park will come alive with global sounds this summer as WOMAD (World of Music, Arts and Dance) Glasgow reveals its full programme of legendary performances, engaging workshops and vibrant cultural experiences. Taking place from Friday 3 – Saturday 4 July 2026, Scotland will welcome the internationally acclaimed festival for […]

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