Shetland Arts is delighted to announce that the work of eminent local photographer Dennis Coutts will be showcased at Bonhoga Gallery for the first exhibition of 2012 on Friday 20th January. Dennis has been photographing Shetland’s society for over 60 years and his work is a fascinating catalogue of life throughout the islands. For this […]
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Great Compositions From The Late Ian Hardie Compositions Online
Ian Hardie was one of Scottish traditional music’s most talented and prolific composers, a master of all tune styles from slow airs to strathspeys and reels and a fiddler and multi-instrumentalist who has made a major contribution to the preservation and evolution of traditional music though his playing with both folk groups and dance bands. […]
Strathspey And Surreal Society Returns To Celtic Connections
On Saturday 4th February Aidan O’Rourke, Mhairi Mackinnon, Chris Stout and Simon Thoumire have written new music for Aidan and Simon’s project Strathspey and Surreal Society. The orchestra debuted at last years Celtic Connections with 21 fiddlers. This year 2 accordions, piano and double bass have been added to make an orchestra of 25 and […]
A Bicentennial Celebration to honour Nathaniel Gow’s Introduction of Quadrilles to Edinburgh
On Friday 20th January, at 7.30pm, there is a special concert at the Assembly Rooms on George Street, Edinburgh. A Bicentennial Celebration to honour Nathaniel Gow’s Introduction of Quadrilles to Edinburgh, with Scottish and French music from 1761-1817 by members of Concerto Caledonia (led by Baroque violinist Aaron McGregor) and Simon Chadwick on 18th century […]
Write An Original Story In Gaelic For Children For A Chance To Win £500
Acair Books, an Lanntair and Comhairle nan Eilean Siar have created a new award to encourage original writing in Gaelic for children. The aim of the award is to: Actively support original writing in Gaelic for children Encourage and nurture new writers in Gaelic A prize of £500, as well as the option for the […]
Battle of the Folk Bands 2017: Hecla
Hecla have reached the finals of Battle of The Folk Bands 2017. The competition will be held at TradFest on May 7th 2017 in Edinburgh. Why not come along and join in the fun? You can buy tickets here. Read about all the finalists here. We asked Ilona of Hecla a few questions about the […]
Concerto Caledonia launches Nathaniel Gow’s Dance Band: Ceilidh Nights
Nathaniel Gow’s Dance Band: Ceilidh Nights reimagine the 18th-century ceilidh, in a four-part series running from 14 December to 27 March in Glasgow venues The Glad Cafe and Òran Mór. Inspired by the father of the Scottish dance band, Nathaniel Gow, Concerto Caledonia collaborates with some of the creative powerhouses of Scottish traditional music, including […]
Battle of the Folk Bands 2017: Iona Fyfe Band
Iona Fyfe Band have reached the finals of Battle of The Folk Bands 2017. The competition will be held at TradFest on May 7th 2017 in Edinburgh. Why not come along and join in the fun? You can buy tickets here. Read about all the finalists here. We asked Iona of Iona Fyfe Band a […]
Saltire Society Landmark Presentation – Wednesday 30th November
We had a lovely time in Glasgow’s Oran Mor presenting the Saltire Society with a Hands Up for Trad Landmark Award to celebrate their 80th birthday. It was a night of presentations, poetry and music from Karine Polwart, Blue Rose Code and Cherrygrove. Congratulations to the Saltire Society – they do fab work throughout the […]
MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards playlist on Apple Music
If anyone would like to listen to our background music playlist at Saturday’s MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards you can do so here on Apple Music! https://itunes.apple.com/gb/playlist/trad-awards-2016/idpl.534ac0f43363409190c0816f393a51ed