Hands Up for Trad has become the latest accredited Living Hours employer in Scotland. Living Hours accreditation requires employers to pay the real Living Wage to all their employees over the age of 18 and commit to providing at least four weeks’ notice for every shift, with guaranteed payment if shifts are cancelled within this notice period. […]
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The search for BBC Radio Scotland’s Young Traditional Musician 2025 is open
Any singer or instrumentalist aged between 18 and 27 can apply and be in the chance of winning the prestigious title, an additional recording session with BBC Radio Scotland, a performance at the Scots Trad Music Awards and one year’s membership of Musicians’ Union. Previous BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musicians include our own Anna […]
NYPBS Ensembles Applications Are Open Now!
Applications are now open for young pipers and drummers aged 10-25 from across Scotland to join the National Youth Pipe Band of Scotland (NYPBS), the premier youth development programme from The National Piping Centre. NYPBS Ensembles provide unique opportunities for the top young players to connect, form lifelong friendships, and challenge themselves to grow as musicians through […]
Tinto Summer School 2024 – What a week!
We had a lovely time at Tinto Summer School this week in Wiston Lodge. Great young people and superb tutors combined to make another memorable year. We already have the dates for next year – 7-12th July 2025 and the 2024 tutors are returning. We are hoping to have it on sale in the next […]
Books that shaped you
Tell the National Library of Scotland about the books that have inspired you. From novels to knitting patterns, children’s books to cookbooks, they want to hear about the books that mean something special to you. In 2025 the National Library of Scotland is 100 years old. To celebrate, they’re planning a year filled with events […]
Rachel Walker and Aaron Jones are out on the road this week.
Rachel and Aaron are back in the studio this month to record the follow up to their debut duo album, ‘Band of the Year’ nominees at the Trad Awards 2023, Rachel Walker and Aaron Jones are also out on the road in Scotland. Catch them performing songs from that album and debuting their new songs […]
Cherish the Ladies tour Scotland this July with their captivating live show
The GRAMMY-nominated Irish music ensemble will perform at venues across the country Cherish the Ladies, one of the world’s most celebrated Irish music ensembles, are set to tour Scotland this July, giving audiences in Stonehaven, Dundee and Inverness the chance to experience their unforgettable spectacle of music, song, and dance. The group are set to […]
Pipers called on to join Piping Live! Big Band procession
The Piping Live! Big Band will return for its seventh showcase at this year’s festival and pipers of all ages and abilities are invited to take part in the iconic event which takes place in Glasgow’s west end. On Monday 12th August, over 150 pipers and drummers will gather at Mansfield Park in Partick, ranging from young learners […]
Study for a Masters in Folklore, Ethnology and Ethnomusicology in Aberdeen – Applications open
Unleash your creativity with the MLitt in Ethnology & Folklore at the University of Aberdeen. Delve into Scotland’s vibrant vernacular culture through stories, music, traditions, and more. This programme offers a comprehensive exploration of Ethnology, Folklore, and Ethnomusicology, focusing on Scottish culture and traditions. Gain practical skills in archiving, audio, and video creation, and editing. […]
#GiesAScotsPoemDay – 13th June 2024
Gies A Scots Poem Day is back on Friday 13th June and it’s really braw that we are partnering with the Scottish Poetry Library to make it even better! As ever we are asking everyone to write / record / video their favourite Scots verse and post it on social media on the 13th June with the […]