TRACS (Traditional Arts and Culture Scotland) is looking for a Digital Marketing & Communications Officer (0.6 FTE, fixed term 12 months) to join our team dedicated to championing our shared living heritage of traditional music, song, storytelling, dance, crafts, customs and local languages. Reporting to the Marketing & Communications Manager, the Digital Marketing & Communications […]
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Sian Announce Second Album ‘araon’
Gaelic vocal group Sian have announced their highly-anticipated second album, ‘araon’. The first single from the album, ‘Seo a’ Bhliadhna’, will be released on Friday 30 May 2025. The song is a traditional lament with connections to the Isle of Skye and Raasay, and particularly the MacLean family. ‘Seo a’ Bhliadhna’ features guest musicians James Lindsay and Charlie Stewart. […]
The 2025 Association of Irish and Celtic Festivals Conference
The 2025 Association of Irish and Celtic Festivals Conference (AICF) will be held in Orlando, FL, from Friday, November 7th, to Saturday, November 8th, at the Rosen Plaza Orlando Hotel. To attend the conference, your organization must be an AICF member or sponsor. For more information regarding the conference, please email conference@irishcelticfestivals.org. Showcase Submission Information: Many […]
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Folk Talent at St Magnus Festival 2025
The St Magnus International Festival returns to Orkney this June for its 49th year, bringing together exceptional folk musicians against the backdrop of the islands’ stunning midsummer landscape. This year’s folk programme is especially strong, with a brilliant mix of local legends, boundary-pushers, and intimate, collaborative gigs, spanning generations and geographies. This year’s folk programme celebrates […]
Blazin’ in Biggar 7th & 8th June 2025
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 […]
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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