Applications are now open for young pipers and drummers aged 10-25 from across Scotland to join the National Youth Pipe Band of Scotland (NYPBS), the premier youth development programme from The National Piping Centre. NYPBS Ensembles provide unique opportunities for the top young players to connect, form lifelong friendships, and challenge themselves to grow as musicians through […]
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Crìoch Na Réis by Fielding Chase
Crìoch Na Réis translates into English as ‘End of the Race’ and is about love, loyalty, intensity of emotion and sacrifice in commitment! The lyrics of Crìoch Na Réis were originally written in English by William Codona before being skilfully translated by his brother Alasdair Codona, who is a Gaelic singer and musician. Alasdair has […]
Tinto Summer School 2024 – What a week!
We had a lovely time at Tinto Summer School this week in Wiston Lodge. Great young people and superb tutors combined to make another memorable year. We already have the dates for next year – 7-12th July 2025 and the 2024 tutors are returning. We are hoping to have it on sale in the next […]
Loch An Duin by Church Street Shuffle
“With the release of his debut album, Neil Ewart solidifies his position as a masterful virtuoso of traditional Scottish music. His innovative and daring compositions are deeply entrenched in the rich heritage of Scotland’s west coast. Echoing the creative spirit of pipers from centuries past who improvised variations on Gaelic airs, Neil breathes new life […]
Books that shaped you
Tell the National Library of Scotland about the books that have inspired you. From novels to knitting patterns, children’s books to cookbooks, they want to hear about the books that mean something special to you. In 2025 the National Library of Scotland is 100 years old. To celebrate, they’re planning a year filled with events […]
Foot Stompin’ Free Scottish Music Podcast No 257
Hi, welcome to the Foot Stompin’ Free Scottish Music Podcast. I know we’ve been away but I’m back! Here’s a whole bunch of brand new traditional music from Scotland and the odd classic! Thankyou to all our Patreon supporters. Thanks for sticking in there. If you would like to support the podcast please visit http://www.patreon.com/handsupfortrad The […]
Rachel Walker and Aaron Jones are out on the road this week.
Rachel and Aaron are back in the studio this month to record the follow up to their debut duo album, ‘Band of the Year’ nominees at the Trad Awards 2023, Rachel Walker and Aaron Jones are also out on the road in Scotland. Catch them performing songs from that album and debuting their new songs […]
Cherish the Ladies tour Scotland this July with their captivating live show
The GRAMMY-nominated Irish music ensemble will perform at venues across the country Cherish the Ladies, one of the world’s most celebrated Irish music ensembles, are set to tour Scotland this July, giving audiences in Stonehaven, Dundee and Inverness the chance to experience their unforgettable spectacle of music, song, and dance. The group are set to […]
Love Story (Scots Version) by Iona Fyfe
The release Love Story (Scots Version) coincides with Taylor Swift beginning the UK stint of her globally groundbreaking Eras Tour. The interpretation features Michael Biggins (piano) Charlie Stewart (electric double bass), Jack McRobbie (guitar) and Graham Rorie (electric tenor, mandolin fiddle) of the folk band Gnoss, who also engineered, mixed and produced the single. Commenting, […]
Scots Language Awards make much-anticipated return
East Ayrshire set to welcome Scottish indigenous language celebration in 2024 Scots Language Awards, Johnstone Town Hall, Renfrewshire, 16 Sept 2023. Gratis editorial photo. The Scots Language Awards return for its 2024 edition and will this year take place at Cumnock Town Hall on Saturday 14th September. The much anticipated awards ceremony, organised by Hands up for Trad, launched on […]