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 eighth […]
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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 […]
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, […]
BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician Award 2027 is open for entries
Following the tremendous success of last year’s competition, which saw Rachel Groves crowned the BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician of the Year 2026, we’re delighted to announce that applications are now open for the 2027 award. Any singer or instrumentalist aged between 18 and 27 can apply and be in the chance of winning […]
Trad Stars Celebrate 60th Anniversary of TMSA
Several of Scotland’s finest folksingers, musicians and tradition bearers will come together to celebrate 60 years of the TMSA with a special Patrons Concert at Perth Concert Hall on Saturday 22nd August at 7.30pm, featuring award-winning musician and Patron Barbara Dickson. Hosted and curated by Sheena Wellington and Margaret Bennett, the special anniversary Concert will see them joined by a multi-generational array of singers and instrumentalists, celebrating the very […]
Free and low-cost Fringe music haven on The Shore
One of Leith’s most famous Victorian pubs is set to become an atmospheric live music hub this August, with Fringe at Nobles: a month-long programme of folk, trad, singer-songwriters, open mics and late-night sessions. Running from 4-29 August 2026, Fringe at Nobles will see acclaimed Scotland-based folk, trad and songwriter talent perform in Leith, pairing […]
Gaelic culture set to shine throughout the Highlands this September
Budding young creatives and conversations with renowned musicians are two of the new strands to Highland festival, Blas, which launched yesterday, Tuesday 30th June. Blas Festival, which has showcased Gaelic language, music and culture annually since 2004, will take place throughout the Highlands between 4th to 12th September, with these two new additions to the festival enhancing the […]
Tinto Summer School has started!
Tinto day one went really well! I write this in the middle of day 2 but so far the young people have played non-stop music, sang songs from Abba to the Sound of Music. It’s really lovely. Personally I’ve enjoyed relearning my yearly skill of throwing the frizbee… I’m really excited for the rest of […]