The Scottish Poetry Library (SPL) has been a proud partner in this year’s Gies A Scots Poem Day, commissioning a stunning suite of new poems in Scots to mark a landmark anniversary. 2026 is the centenary of Hugh MacDiarmid’s A Drunk Man Looks at the Thistle — a foundational work for contemporary poetry in Scots, and a […]
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Fresh Ayr today released its complete programme for 2026, with the three-day festival taking place at Troon Concert Hall and across Troon town centre from 14 to 16 August.
The headline act is Le Vent du Nord, the Quebec-based folk band who close Saturday evening at Troon Concert Hall. The band has been touring for over two decades, won two Juno Awards and recorded 13 albums. Their sound is rooted in traditional Québécois music with a strong Celtic influence and a reputation for live […]
Rumbo North Isles brings Orkney, Shetland and Argentina together for new cross-cultural festival
Routes to Roots, an artist-led organisation focused on international collaboration, announces Rumbo North Isles, a new festival bringing musicians from Orkney and Shetland together with artists from Argentina for a series of live performances and creative exchanges this August. The project builds on the organisation’s first festival, Rumbo Oaxaca, which took place in Mexico earlier in […]
Gael Force 10! All-star line up set for Glasgow’s Royal National Mòd
Forces of nature from across Scotland’s Gaelic and traditional music world are set to gather in Glasgow for a one-off spectacular night as part of the Royal National Mòd. Forming the finale of Scotland’s premier festival of Gaelic language, music and culture, Gael Force 10 will take over the Barrowland Ballroom on Friday 16 October 2026, with tickets on sale […]
Scottish Traditional Music Hall of Fame Services to Community 2026 Inductees Announced
Hands Up for Trad is delighted to reveal the 2026 inductees to the Scottish Traditional Music Hall of Fame Services to Community section. These remarkable individuals have given their time, energy, and expertise to nurturing, teaching, and sustaining Scotland’s traditional music heritage, making an extraordinary difference to the communities they serve. The Services to Community […]
Foot Stompin’ Free Scottish Music Podcast No 259
Hello! Here is our June 2026 edition of the Foot Stompin Scottish Music Podcast featuring lots of great music from our wonderful scene. Any questions please get in touch! If you would like to support this podcast please visit www.patreon.com/handsupfortrad Spodo Komodo by Spodo Komodo Track – Get Rich or Die Trying https://spodokomodomusic.bandcamp.com Windblown by Karine Polwart & […]
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 […]
Suas gu Deas – New BBC ALBA Documentary Series
A new observational documentary series from Corcadal Productions, Suas gu Deas, first aired on BBC ALBA and BBC iPlayer on 19th May. The six-part weekly series is now underway and available to watch on BBC iPlayer. Set across the islands of Uist and Barra in the southern Outer Hebrides, the series follows the people, events and […]
Ross-shire organisation’s Gaelic programme reaching people around the world
Fèis Rois is continuing to strengthen Gaelic language, music and cultural opportunities across the Highlands and beyond with an extensive programme of Gaelic activities taking place throughout the year for all ages and abilities. From local conversation circles in Dingwall to online sessions attracting participants from around the world, the art organisation’s expanding Gaelic programme […]
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 best-loved […]