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
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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 […]
National Associations of Accordion and Fiddle Clubs Festival 07 March 2026
We invite you to join us, either as a competitor, spectator or dancer, at the 52nd NAAFC Festival taking place for the first time in Glasgow at the Partick Burgh Halls, Burgh Hall Street, Glasgow G11 5LW The festival is a lively Scottish Accordion and Fiddle music competition and celebrations with performances, contests, trade stalls, food, licensed bar and a […]
Rachel Groves Wins BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician 2026
Rachel Groves (Lever harp) is the winner of BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician 2026. Broadcast live on BBC Radio Scotland and BBC ALBA on Sunday 1 February, the event brought six outstanding young traditional musicians to Glasgow’s City Halls, where they competed for the coveted title. Rachel grew up learning the lever harp in Aberdeenshire. A […]
Battle of the Folk Bands 2026: The Way North Crowned Winners
Congratulations to The Way North who were crowned the winners of Battle of the Folk Bands 2026 at Celtic Connections on Saturday 31st January. The competition took place at the Drygate Brewery and all five finalists delivered brilliant performances in front of an enthusiastic audience. The Way North are a contemporary folk band based in […]