Celebrating Annie Shirer’s Work Collecting Doric Rhymes In Buchan Oor LOONS AN LASSIKIES SKWEEL PROJECT is workin tae preserve knowledge o the auld Doric rhymes collectit bi Northeast quine, Annie Shirer ower 110 years ago. Sponsored bi The Doric Board an conceived by Ewan McVicar, this project is takin her almost forgotten wark tae Creative […]
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An Comunn Gàidhealach appoint new Interim Chief Executive
An Comunn Gàidhealach has announced the appointment of Peigi MacLennan as Interim Chief Executive Officer. Peigi will take up the role for a one year period, succeeding James Graham who is transitioning to a new role at Bòrd na Gàidhlig after more than fifteen years with the organisation. Peigi MacLennan, a native of Breasclete on the Isle of Lewis, has been a vital […]
Join Aberdeen Folk Orchestra in “The Woods” on 4th-5th October
Join Aberdeen Folk Orchestra in “The Woods” on 4th-5th October. A fun weekend of music-making led by Ron Gibson (music composed by Hamish Napier). There will be sheet music for all traditional instruments including woodwind and brass. Amateur musicians at intermediate or above are welcome. The weekend will conclude in a free concert showcasing the music […]
Ceòlas Uibhist hiring (2 roles)
Ceòlas Uibhist hiring for 2 roles to work with our team in South Uist. We are looking for a Gaelic Learning and Community Officer to work with our team at Ceòlas. The officer will oversee the development and delivery of our Gaelic learning programmes and other community activites relating to Gaelic. We are also hiring […]
Scottish Music Centre Job Vacancy – Membership Officer
Are looking for a Membership Officer to liaise with their composer, musician and organisation members. There may be scope to grow the role within the organisation, for example by taking on extra projects and responsibilities. https://www.scottishmusiccentre.com/membership-officer
Tinto Summer School 2025 – What a week!
What a week we had at Tinto Summer School! We were so lucky to welcome a wonderful group of young people to Wiston Lodge. It was joyous. We spent the week learning music, making music, eating beautiful food, playing frisbee in Wiston Lodge grounds, dancing and singing. The week ended with a brilliant tutor concert […]
Finance and Operations Officer – Hear My Music
Finance and Operations Officer We are looking for a Finance and Operations Officer to join our small team. This is a new role, with the flexibility to be tailored to an individual successful candidate. You will be a key member of an eclectic and creative workforce, with the opportunity to make a real difference in […]
Òran Manitoba by Teud
Acclaimed trio TEUD: The Hebridean Fiddle Project will release their striking new single ‘Òran Manitoba’ on Friday 27th June 2025. With this vibrant interpretation, the group unites the fiddles with the Gaelic vocals to portray the meaning and strength of the song. Originally composed by Tiree bard John MacLean around 1877, ‘Òran Manitoba’ gives voice to the heartbreak and injustice of the Tiree clearances, when families […]
Button Boxes & Moothies 2025, Aberdeen
A weekend-long festival celebrating small free reed instruments (concertinas, melodeons, button accordions, moothies and Jew’s harps), offering two days of tuition plus concerts, ceilidh, sessions, talks and more! Button Boxes & Moothies will take place in a beautiful part of Old Aberdeen on the ancient university campus. Artists include Sandra Kerr, Sam Mabbett, Will Pound, […]
Scotland’s Most Northerly Mainland Music Festival Returns for 2025
Tunes by the Dunes Announces Stellar Line-Up for September Weekend in Caithness DUNNET, CAITHNESS – Tunes by the Dunes, Scotland’s most northerly mainland music festival, is set to return to the picturesque Ham Park in Dunnet, Caithness on Friday 5th and Saturday 6th September 2025. The intimate two-day festival, organized by North Coast Entertainment, will showcase […]