The Scottish Gaelic Awards reward all aspects of the Gaelic language and culture across the length and breadth of the country. The Daily Record, alongside headline sponsor Bòrd na Gàidhlig are proud to host the most prestigious night of the year within the Gaelic community calendar. Celebrating Gaelic culture, education and language highlighting the excellent […]
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Gies A Scots Sang Day – 30th November 2022
On St Andrew’s Day 2022, Hands Up for Trad will host with Iona Fyfe #GiesAScotsSangDay. Simply put #GiesAScotsSangDay is a day of Scots song on social media. We would love you take part! All you have to do is record a wee video or audio file of yourself singing (or someone else) and upload it […]
Oban Gaelic Choir celebrating 130 years of singing in the community of Oban & Lorn
Oban Gaelic Choir are about to embark on the final part of their length to length tour of Scotland celebrating 130 years of singing in the community of Oban & Lorn. The tour started with a special concert at Iona Abbey to a packed audience in September, before we took a break to get ready […]
Scottish Fiddle Orchestra return to Edinburgh’s Usher Hall with their much-loved festive concert
The much loved Scottish Fiddle Orchestra will showcase their Hogmanay Celebration at Usher Hall, Edinburgh on Friday 30th December, with hundreds of guests expected to flock to the special gig. The Scottish Fiddle Orchestra will perform at Scotland’s only five-star concert hall with conductor Blair Parham at the helm. Gary Innes, from Scottish supergroup Mànran and host of BBC’s Take the Floor, has the job of compere and ringmaster with […]
Kinross pupils pipe up for new music tuition programme
Pupils in Kinross High School and it’s six associated primary schools are being given the chance to learn the pipes and drums in schools, thanks to a new tuition programme co-funded by the Scottish Schools Pipes and Drums Trust and Perth and Kinross Council. The tuition programme was launched last month, with tutors running demonstration […]
Listen to the music from Distil Showcase 2022
We had a brilliant night in the Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh for the first Distil Showcase since lockdown on Saturday 12th November. 8 musicians wrote new music for McFall’s Chamber – our regular string quintet at Distil Showcase and it was a fabulous night. Below is the new music for you to listen to! Hands Up […]
Phil Cunningham’s Christmas Songbook returns this December for string of live performances
The beloved festive show will play seven dates across Scotland Following the huge success and popularity of Phil Cunningham’s Christmas Songbook over the last 16 years, the show will be returning to venues across Scotland this December, bringing musical Christmas cheer for the whole family. Phil and his talented musician friends will hit the road for seven […]
Fresh New Festival Launches in Ayr
First ever folk festival to take place in the heart of Ayr next summer Fresh Ayr is a brand-new folk festival set to take place in Ayr’s Rozelle Park between 11 – 13 August 2023. The exciting three-day event will showcase an array of incredible live entertainment, family-friendly activities, fantastic food and drinks and top of the […]
Seachdain na Gàidhlig Small Grants Fund – Get up to £500 to promote your event during World Gaelic Week.
The Seachdain na Gàidhlig ‘Small Grants Fund’ is supported by Bòrd na Gàidhlig and is open to individuals, community groups and organisations. The fund aims to support activity during Seachdain na Gàidhlig 2023 (February 20th-26th) and assist in the development and delivery of community events that celebrate the Gaelic language. Our theme for 2023 is […]
HANDS UP FOR TRAD ANNOUNCES NOMINEES FOR 20TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE MG ALBA SCOTS TRAD MUSIC AWARDS
MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards opens Public Vote for Shortlisted Nominees, and returns to Dundee’s Caird Hall, live & on screens, for its celebratory 20th anniversary on Sunday 4th December 2022. VOTE NOW! Popular annual MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards (Na Trads), which recently won a Royal Society of Television Award with MG ALBA & production company […]