The winners of the Scots Language Awards 2024 were crowned last night at a celebratory ceremony in Ayrshire. Held at Cumnock Town Hall, in partnership with East Ayrshire Council, thesixth annual awards ceremony saw 13 individuals, projects and organisations celebrated for their contributions. First hosted in 2019, the Scots Language Awards showcase the Scots leid – one of the […]
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Semi-finalists Announced for the 2025 BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician Award
Congratulations to the 12 semi-finalists in the 2025 BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician Award. They are: The semi-finals will be held on 13th October in the BBC Pacific Quay and each of the semi-finalists will perform for 10 minutes. 6 musicians will go through to the finals at Celtic Connections festival on 2nd February 2025. […]
Supportin the grand fowk wirkin tae keep oor braw Scots leid in guid hert. Nominees announcit for ‘Scots Language Awards 2024’
The nominees hae bin annooncit for the 2024 Scots Leid Awards wi 50 byordinar ootfits, individual fowk an initiatives in the rinnin tae be gied ae o 12 awards at the ceremony nixt month. VOTE NOO Ilka year, the Awards gie richtfu cognizance tae the mony dedicatit fowk an organizations wha ower years lang syne […]
Scots Fiddle Festival 2024
The Scots Fiddle Festival was launched in 1996 with the aim of promoting and sustaining traditional Scots fiddle music. Every year, the Festival brings people together from all over the world – both performers and audience members – and continues to inspire thousands of people to enjoy and take part in traditional music each year. […]
Huntly Ceilidh Day, Saturday 12th October
Visit Huntly for the first Huntly Ceilidh Day at the brand new Number 30 venue in Huntly Town Square. Trad Music Workshops in the daytime and an evening concert from Iona Fyfe Trio. Trad Music Workshops – All ages and abilities welcome. Fiddle (Intermediate) with Jamie Clarke – 12:00 – 13:15 Guitar (Beginner) with Cae […]
Fun for families at forefront of Oban Mòd 2024
Family fun will be at the forefront of this year’s Royal National Mòd when it returns to Oban between 11 – 19 October 2024, bringing a packed programme of activities to town during the local school holidays. Returning to its historic home, where the first ever event was held in 1892, Scotland’s premier Gaelic cultural event will celebrate the […]
Partnerships at the heart of this year’s Blas as festival celebrates 20th anniversary
Organisations and venues across the Highlands and Islands will join forces with the Blas Festival next month as the Gaelic culture and music festival celebrates its 20th anniversary with special collaborative events at its heart. BUY YOUR TICKETS Partnerships with organisations and venues including Eden Court Theatre in Inverness, Skye arts centre, Las Port Rìgh, […]
Lomraibh Eutrom by A.D.A.M
Exciting collaborative duo A.D.A.M are set to release an innovative new electronic-influenced albumEverybody Wants to be Like Mary on Friday 23 August 2024. A.D.A.M, which stands for ‘a day a month’, is an exciting long standing collaboration between esteemed multi-instrumentalist and visual artist Mairearad Green, and award-winning composer and producer Mike Vass. HAVE A LISTEN […]
10 unmissable Piping Live! events for festival’s 21st edition
Glasgow’s much-loved Piping Live! festival returns for its 21st edition from Saturday 10th – Sunday 18th August. Welcoming over 30,000 attendees to outdoor and indoor venues across Glasgow each year, Piping Live!showcases an eclectic programme of events for pipers, drummers and music lovers alike, held at venues across the city. This year the festival will have lively concerts, captivating […]
Scottish Folk Day 23rd September 2024
Scottish Folk Day will take place once more on Monday 23 September, celebrating the country’s lively traditional music scene, and offering a platform for musicians and artists at every level to showcase their talents. After last year’s highly successful pilot project organisers are calling for people of all backgrounds and abilities to stage performances and […]