Hands Up for Trad is delighted to reveal the 2026 inductees to the Scottish Traditional Music Hall of Fame Services to Community section. These remarkable individuals have given their time, energy, and expertise to nurturing, teaching, and sustaining Scotland’s traditional music heritage, making an extraordinary difference to the communities they serve. The Services to Community […]
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Foot Stompin’ Free Scottish Music Podcast No 259
Hello! Here is our June 2026 edition of the Foot Stompin Scottish Music Podcast featuring lots of great music from our wonderful scene. Any questions please get in touch! If you would like to support this podcast please visit www.patreon.com/handsupfortrad Spodo Komodo by Spodo Komodo Track – Get Rich or Die Trying https://spodokomodomusic.bandcamp.com Windblown by Karine Polwart & […]
Gies A Scots Poem Day is back on Wednesday 10th June
Gies A Scots Poem Day is back on Wednesday 10th June and we’re absolutely delighted to be partnering once again with the Scottish Poetry Library to make it even better! We want as many of you as possible to get involved — write it, record it, video it — whatever takes your fancy! Share your favourite Scots […]
Suas gu Deas – New BBC ALBA Documentary Series
A new observational documentary series from Corcadal Productions, Suas gu Deas, first aired on BBC ALBA and BBC iPlayer on 19th May. The six-part weekly series is now underway and available to watch on BBC iPlayer. Set across the islands of Uist and Barra in the southern Outer Hebrides, the series follows the people, events and […]
Ross-shire organisation’s Gaelic programme reaching people around the world
Fèis Rois is continuing to strengthen Gaelic language, music and cultural opportunities across the Highlands and beyond with an extensive programme of Gaelic activities taking place throughout the year for all ages and abilities. From local conversation circles in Dingwall to online sessions attracting participants from around the world, the art organisation’s expanding Gaelic programme […]
Watch as Talisk treat Kelvingrove Park to surprise set ahead of WOMAD Glasgow
Award-winning Scottish folk band Talisk treated visitors to Kelvingrove Park to a surprise pop-up performance ahead of this summer’s WOMAD (World of Music, Arts and Dance) Glasgow. WATCH ON INSTAGRAM The spontaneous set saw families, tourists, cyclists and sunbathers watch, film and tap their toes as the sounds of fiddle, concertina and guitar filled one of Glasgow’s best-loved […]
Music At Paxton Celebrates 20th Anniversary With Landmark Festival
The 20th anniversary Music at Paxton programme is both a celebration of the festival’s past – distinguished returning artists include Angela Hewitt, Roderick Williams and Iain Burnside, Chiaroscuro Quartet, Gould Piano Trio and Steven Osborne – and a vision of an exciting future with a distinctly Scottish flavour – guitarist Samrat Majumder, Lumas Winds, cellist Hugh Mackay and Ensemble Jackalope. Running from 17 to 26 July in the […]
The Unthanks join Folkworks Summer 2026 for workshops, song and shared music-making
The Unthanks, Artistic Partners of The Glasshouse and one of the North East’s most distinctive folk outfits, take part in Folkworks Youth and Junior Summer Schools, leading harmony workshops with young people.Folkworks has been at the heart of folk music education in the North East for over thirty years, helping generations of musicians discover traditional […]
Cammy Barnes headlines Killin Music Fest, joined by two Mod gold medallists and BBC Young Trad winner Ali Levack
Country, folk and trad bill assembled for a one night main stage at The McLaren Hall, Killin, on Saturday 20 June. Six acts, seven hours, 550 capacity. Final tickets on sale at killinmusicfest.com. Cammy Barnes will headline Killin Music Fest at The McLaren Hall on Saturday 20 June 2026. The Fife singer songwriter played Killin as […]
Julie Fowlis embarks on one-of-a-kind Scottish tour
Multi-award winning singer and musician Julie Fowlis is embarking on a one-of-a-kind Scottish tour this summer, marking a major milestone in her career with a series of special live performances to be recorded for a new album. From 5 – 13 June 2026, Julie will be visiting cities and towns across the country, alongside a sensational band comprising Éamon Doorley, Tony […]