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Ó Ho – Ró ‘Ille Dhuinn by Ainsley Hamill

A musical journey through the mystical realms and rich tapestry of Scotland’s folklore and resilient people. Dive into the captivating world of Scottish folklore and hypnotic melodies with Ainsley Hamill’s third studio album Fable; a musical journey weaving tales of the water horse, the Cailleach and other enchanting legends, through the mystical realms of Trad […]

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Excitement Mounts for Speyfest 2023 as General Ticket Sale Launches

The much-loved Moray folk festival Speyfest is gearing up for its 26th edition this summer, with all remaining tickets going on sale from 12pm on Thursday 20th April. The three-day event will take place between Friday 21st – Sunday 23rd July, and is set to bring the very best in Scottish and Celtic culture to the beautiful village of Fochabers. Taking to the […]

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BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician 2023 Open for Entries!

Today BBC Scotland launches their search for the BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician 2023. If you are a singer or instrumentalist aged between 16 and 27 with a passion for traditional music, you can apply now and you could win this prestigious title, an additional recording session with BBC Radio Scotland, a performance at the […]

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Celtic Connections returns with special summer concerts

Celtic Connections, the UK’s premiere celebration of roots music, is set to showcase a series of special concerts this summer. Best known as the largest winter music festival in Europe, Celtic Connections are parking their parkas and donning their shades for some summertime showcases. The rescheduled shows, which were due to be part of the […]

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