We invite you dive into a unique underwater sonic journey of a selection of lochs from the Scottish Highlands. Underwater Cairngorms, the new album from award-winning composer Mhairi Hall and renowned field recordist David de la Haye, combines the mysterious underwater soundscapes of freshwater lochs with impressionistic piano composition. Underwater Cairngormstransforms our understanding of the Cairngorms landscape […]
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Scots Language Awards on hunt for nominees
The Scots Language Awards are now welcoming nominations for this year’s celebration of Scots which recognises the achievements of individuals and organisations dedicated to the promotion of the indigenous language. Nominations open today until Sunday 3rd August, and span categories across business, literature, culture, community initiatives and more. Nine awards are up for grabs decided by public vote, […]
Stars of Gaelic music & culture to take to stages across the Highlands for Blas Festival
Highlands & Islands 9-day festival marks its 20th anniversary The annual 9-day festival of Gaelic culture and music, Blas, will mark its 20th anniversary with its return to the Highlands & Islands in September, featuring artists such as Julie Fowlis, Tim Edey & Ross Ainslie and Sian. This year’s Blas Festival, which will run from 6th to 14th September […]
Deiseil: Dancing in Time – Edinburgh Fringe 8-16th August
A powerful exploration of how stepdance, Scotland’s percussive dance, was lost… and how its revival became woven into a lifelong friendship. Experience a compelling journey across centuries of tradition told through fiddle, feet, Gaelic song and story, in an immersive performance which draws you in to the heart of our heritage. Deiseil means ready in […]
Fan the Loons an Lassikies Cam Oot Tae Play Auld Intae New
Celebrating Annie Shirer’s Work Collecting Doric Rhymes In Buchan Oor LOONS AN LASSIKIES SKWEEL PROJECT is workin tae preserve knowledge o the auld Doric rhymes collectit bi Northeast quine, Annie Shirer ower 110 years ago. Sponsored bi The Doric Board an conceived by Ewan McVicar, this project is takin her almost forgotten wark tae Creative […]
An Comunn Gàidhealach appoint new Interim Chief Executive
An Comunn Gàidhealach has announced the appointment of Peigi MacLennan as Interim Chief Executive Officer. Peigi will take up the role for a one year period, succeeding James Graham who is transitioning to a new role at Bòrd na Gàidhlig after more than fifteen years with the organisation. Peigi MacLennan, a native of Breasclete on the Isle of Lewis, has been a vital […]
Join Aberdeen Folk Orchestra in “The Woods” on 4th-5th October
Join Aberdeen Folk Orchestra in “The Woods” on 4th-5th October. A fun weekend of music-making led by Ron Gibson (music composed by Hamish Napier). There will be sheet music for all traditional instruments including woodwind and brass. Amateur musicians at intermediate or above are welcome. The weekend will conclude in a free concert showcasing the music […]
Tinto Summer School 2025 – What a week!
What a week we had at Tinto Summer School! We were so lucky to welcome a wonderful group of young people to Wiston Lodge. It was joyous. We spent the week learning music, making music, eating beautiful food, playing frisbee in Wiston Lodge grounds, dancing and singing. The week ended with a brilliant tutor concert […]
Òran Manitoba by Teud
Acclaimed trio TEUD: The Hebridean Fiddle Project will release their striking new single ‘Òran Manitoba’ on Friday 27th June 2025. With this vibrant interpretation, the group unites the fiddles with the Gaelic vocals to portray the meaning and strength of the song. Originally composed by Tiree bard John MacLean around 1877, ‘Òran Manitoba’ gives voice to the heartbreak and injustice of the Tiree clearances, when families […]
Button Boxes & Moothies 2025, Aberdeen
A weekend-long festival celebrating small free reed instruments (concertinas, melodeons, button accordions, moothies and Jew’s harps), offering two days of tuition plus concerts, ceilidh, sessions, talks and more! Button Boxes & Moothies will take place in a beautiful part of Old Aberdeen on the ancient university campus. Artists include Sandra Kerr, Sam Mabbett, Will Pound, […]