A sister fiddle school to the well established Blazin’ in Beauly, Blazin’ Fiddles are delighted to be back with the fourth Blazin’ in Biggar in 2025! Scottish fiddle super group Blazin’ Fiddles are at the forefront of Scottish fiddle tuition as they continue to deliver sell-out workshops, masterclasses and concerts in the heart of the […]
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Gaelic and Scots Song workshops at the Scottish Storytelling Centre
Sat 7 June | 11am – 12.30pm Gaelic Waulking Songs with Katie Macfarlane Suitable for both Gaelic and non-Gaelic speakers, this workshop will focus on Scottish Gaelic songs that were used in the tradition of “waulking” the tweed – songs which were primarily composed and sung by women. Sat 7 June | 1.30 – 3pm […]
LILT AN SCRIEVE – Course for new an emerging Scots scrievers an bairds
3rd November – 8th November 2025 wi Hannah Rarity an Billy Letford, an Guest reader Amanda Thomson Click here for more info Hiv ye aye kent that ye wantit tae scrieve in Scots? Dae ye hear muisic in aw its wirds an rhymes? This taucht retreat is for awbody wha’s ever wantit tae or wha’s […]
Scotland’s folk stars return to school for Highland music centre’s 25th anniversary
Some of Scotland’s most acclaimed traditional musicians are heading back to school this June to mark a major milestone in Highland musical education. The National Centre of Excellence in Traditional Music in Plockton is celebrating its 25th anniversary with a special concert at Eden Court Theatre, Inverness, on 19th June and the event will bring together […]
Ayrshire Traditional Music School 6-7th August 2025
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Creating Sustainability in the Gaelic Arts Sector
Feasgar math, Tha mi an dòchas gu bheil sibh gu math. Le taic-airgid bho Alba Chruthachail, tha sinn toilichte innse dhuibh gu bheil cothrom ùr ann airson prògram – ‘A’ Cruthachadh Seasmhachd ann an Roinn nan Ealan Gàidhlig’. Thèid am prògram seo a lìbhrigeadh air-loidhne sa Ghàidhlig a-mhàin le Anna Mhàrtainn san t-Òg Mhìos. Saor an-asgaidh […]
Glaschu by Mairi MacMillan
Album of 9 new Gaelic songs inspired by Glasgow and Gaelic language in Glasgow. All songs composed by Mairi MacMillan. The album has a booklet with all the lyrics also translated into English and some information about each song. Accompanying Mairi’s singing are Germa Adan (guitars and violins), Matt Carmichael (saxophone) and Rory Matheson (piano). […]
The Wee Hours by Josie Duncan
Acclaimed Scottish artist Josie Duncan is set to release her newest single The Wee Hours (the magical time between midnight and morning) on 13th June, created as part of the enchanting short film ‘Faithful’ from Silly Wee Films. The track, which Duncan describes as a deeply personal creation into which she “poured her whole heart,” […]
Manaidsear Leasachaidh – Fèisean nan Gàidheal
Fèisean nan Gàidheal Tuairisgeul-Obrach Bun Fhiosrachadh ‘S i buidheann nàiseanta a tha ann am Fèisean nan Gàidheal, ag obair còmhla ri còrr is 46 Fèisean ionadail air feadh Alba, a’ toirt cothroim do dh’òigridh sgilean ealan Ghàidhlig ionnsachadh a bharrachd air obair ann am foghlam Gàidhlig agus tachartasan coimhearsnachd a ghabhail os làimh. Tha sinn […]
Tinto Summer School 2025 – Not long now!
The inaugural Tinto Summer School, originally named The Millennium Summer School, took place in 2000 at Wiston Lodge, where it continues to be held today. Throughout the years, we have hosted thousands of young musicians who come together to learn Scottish music and song, making new friends and having a fantastic time. We eagerly anticipate […]