The Northern Meeting Piping Competition, held at Eden Court in Inverness and renowned as the most prestigious piping competition in the world, will be live-streamed for the first time ever on Thursday 1st September 2022. Several of the events from world’s greatest non-invitational indoor solo piping competition will be available to watch for just £15 from the comfort of your […]
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Doune the Rabbit Hole festival celebrates 2022 success
Doune the Rabbit Hole celebrated a triumphant return this weekend, as 10,000 ticket holders flooded through the gates at Cardross Estate to enjoy a weekend full of music, dancing and family fun. The highly-anticipated event delighted attendees with an incredible line-up of more than 200 Scottish and international acts, 100s of workshops, talks, and family-friendly activities across a […]
Tinto Summer School 2022 – the photos
It was brilliant to be back at Tinto Summer School last week at Wiston Lodge, South Lanarkshire. As ever the young people were amazing and great fun to be with. Our tutors (Alana MacInnes, Graham Rorie, Josie Duncan, Luc McNally and Michael Biggins) were fabulous too and made lots of great music with the young […]
Next Generation of Musicians Take To The Road Once Again This Summer
Two groups of talented young musicians will take to the road once again this summer for three weeks of musical performances the length and breadth of Scotland as part of a pioneering traditional music programme established by a Ross-shire based arts organisation. For the first time since 2019, the Fèis Rois Ceilidh Trail will see […]
Tiree Music Festival Makes It’s Long-Awaited Return
After a two-year hiatus Tiree Music Festival returned for a three-day spectacular with over 30 performances across the weekend, alongside a host of family-friendly activities to keep all ages entertained. With sand, sea and (mostly) sunshine, the magical inner Hebridean festival delivered on all fronts for its 11th edition with world-class music and picture-perfect beaches. Returning for […]
Royal National Mòd 2022 to bring dazzling display of Gaelic music and culture to Perth. Programme of fringe performances unveiled ahead of October event
The Royal National Mòd will showcase and celebrate the very best in Gaelic music and culture when it comes to Perth for the first time in 18 years this October. A vibrant programme of fringe concerts, shows, ceilidhs and exhibitions, has today been unveiled and will delight audiences across the city between the 14th – 22nd October 2022. […]
Not long now! Book your place Tinto Summer School 2022!
Tinto Summer School is back in person for 2022! We look forward to welcoming participants aged 11 (entering high school) – 17 back to Wiston Lodge (South Lanarkshire) for a great week of music, song, fun and campfire song! The dates are 4-9th July 2022 and all instruments and levels of ability are welcome. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/tinto-summer-school-2022-new-tickets-290377666417 […]
Piping Live! Big Band set to return to this year’s Festival
The Piping Live! Big Band will return for its 5th showcase at this year’s festival as pipers of all ages and abilities are invited to take part in the mass participation event. On Monday 8th August 150 pipers will gather, ranging from little learners playing their chanters to seasoned professionals playing the pipes in their retirement. The […]
Scots Language Publication Grant Awardees 2022
We are delighted to announce the new titles to be supported by the Scots Language Publication Grant. The Scots Language Publication Grant provides assistance for publishing new work (including translated texts), reprinting existing historical or culturally significant work, and also effective marketing and promotion of existing and new work. Animal Fairm – Luath Press By George Orwell, edited […]
The FluteFling Collection
With 133 original and traditional tunes from Scotland and Ireland from 13 contributors, the A4 format book represents a landmark in the revival of the flute in Scotland. Sharon Creasey | John Gahagan | Munro Gauld | Kenny Hadden | Niall Kenny | Rebecca Knorr Dougie Pincock | Davy Maguire (Ireland) | Claire Mann | Órlaith McAuliffe (Ireland) | Cathal McConnell (Ireland) […]