North Atlantic Fiddle Convention (NAFCo) is the only event in the world that brings together a music festival and an academic conference dedicated to the fiddle and dance traditions of the countries surrounding the North Atlantic. It is a unique space where artists, academics, musicians, enthusiasts and audiences come together to share ideas, research, traditions […]
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Speyfest to welcome Natalie MacMaster, Elephant Sessions and Kim Carnie
“From Nova Scotia to the North East”: Celtic superstars join Fochabers festival line up More names have been added to a show-stopping Speyfest 2026 line up, with female and international talent leading the charge, from Friday 24 – Sunday 26 July. Ontario-based Celtic superstar Natalie MacMaster, celebrated Scottish songstress Kim Carnie, multi-award-winning Scots singer Ellie Beaton and Boston-based fiddle fusion group Scottish Fish are […]
UHI North, West and Hebrides launches first Traditional Music Residency in South Uist
Allan Henderson The residency offers an immersive weekend of traditional music-making, bringing together confident players of fiddle, piping, accordion, and guitar for intensive workshops, informal sessions and shared learning. The programme is rooted in the landscape, culture, and Gaelic traditions of South Uist, offering participants a unique opportunity to deepen their music skills while drawing […]
Inverness Fiddlers Rally 2026
Don’t miss Inverness Fiddlers together with fiddlers from all over Scotland and beyond. Compere Bryan Beattie Leader Gilbert Duthie, Special Guests – BBC Weatherman’ Calum MacColl and his Trio Eden Court, InvernessSat 21 Mar01463 234 234 www.eden-court.co.ukwww.invernessfiddlers.org
Metagama: An Atlantic Odyssey – March 2026 Scottish tour press release
Step aboard the SS Metagama, a journey that will take you from the Butt to Barra and on to the lakes and plains of Canada, to 1920s Detroit and Prohibition, through the ebb and flow of fortunes on both sides of the Atlantic, with the acclaimed musicians and singers of Metagama: An Atlantic Odyssey. Writer and […]
Scottish Traditional Music Hall of Fame 20th Anniversary Celebration – A Special Conversation with Louis DeCarlo
We’re delighted to share this special video celebrating 20 years of the Scottish Traditional Music Hall of Fame. Host David Francis sits down with photographer Louis DeCarlo for an intimate conversation about two decades of capturing the faces and stories of Scotland’s traditional music legends. The film is made by Martin Forry. Since the Hall […]
Glasgow Fiddle Workshop Classes back 16th and 18th February
Glasgow Fiddle Workshop (www.gfw.scot) classes are back on Monday, 16th and Wednesday, 18th February in Kelvin College , Glasgow.
The Mary Wallopers, Valtos, FÜLÜ, Fara and Colin Macleod join HebCelt line-up
Irish folk heroes The Mary Wallopers have been announced as joining the trio of acts to headline HebCelt Festival in July alongside The Saw Doctors and Mànran. They are the first band in history to ever sell-out a massive five night run at the Barrowland Ballroom in Glasgow, earning themselves a place in the legendary […]
Gaelic goes global as World Gaelic Week counts down to fifth edition
In a true testament to its growing international appeal, the fifth annual Seachdain na Gàidhlig (World Gaelic Week), running from 23rd February – 1st March 2026, is set to unite Gaelic speakers and learners on a global scale like never before. From rural Scottish Highland communities to the city of London, and as far away as Australia, […]
Edinburgh International Harp Festival 2026 10th – 14th April 2026, George Watson’s College, Edinburgh
The Clarsach Society presents the 45th Edinburgh International Harp Festival (EIHF), taking place at George Watson’s College from 10–14 April. A celebration of harps of all kinds, with Scotland’s clarsach at its heart, the festival brings together harpists and enthusiasts from around the world for an inspiring programme of concerts, courses and workshops, showcasing the […]