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Local music fans can start marking their diaries and pencilling in their dates as the Shetland Folk Festival announces its local artist line-up and concert programme this week. The 39th festival is even bigger this year with an increase in concerts, capacity and a range of one-off special showcase events leaving something for everyone.  Over […]

Adults and children/kids alike and all instruments are welcome Merlin Music Academy’s residential traditional music summer camp. Classes include Fiddle, Voice, Guitars, Piano, Accordion, Drums/percussion (give us a call if you are not sure) for 5 days of great music, sessions, food and the opportunity to learn from some of Scotland’s finest musicians. You will […]

CARA release “Mòran Taing” charity single for Cancer Research on 28th March 2019, and welcome new bandmate, Aimee Farrell Courtney (bodhrán) from Ireland. CARA are delighted to announce the release of their forthcoming single, “Mòran Taing”, which means “many thanks” in Scots Gaelic. Written by Scottish songwriter and CARA member, Kim Edgar (piano, lead vocals), […]

John Somerville, Adam Sutherland, Calum MacCrimmon and Laura-Beth Salter have set up a new adult summer school – The School of Folk – and are running the first one this July. School of Folk is a brand new summer event for adults based in the West End of Glasgow. In the morning sessions you will […]

The Easter Youth Gaitherin’ is an exciting opportunity for young musicians to come and take part in three days of workshops led by some of Scotland’s finest traditional musicians. Each participant can chose from three options, including fiddle (mixed levels), whistle, highland pipes, song and group work. We are delighted to announce that this years EYG […]

Ceòl ’s Craic is the social hub and platform for contemporary Gaelic culture in Glasgow Saturday, 09.03.2019, 7.45pm CCA, 350 Sauchiehall St. Glasgow Gaelictronica 2019 features a distinctly Nordic / Scottish crossover. Hamish Macleod and Josie Duncan play with Glasgow electronica outfit Inyal. Gaelictronica will see them reconvene with Scottish-Icelandic percussionist Signy Jakobsdottir to pursue […]

Happy New Year from Tinto Towers (is it too late now to say that?). We’re very excited to announce the dates and line-up for Tinto 2019. Tinto Summer School 2019 Wiston Lodge Monday 1st-Saturday 6th July 2019 BOOK HERE Tutors: Adam Sutherland: fiddle, composition Laura Wilkie: fiddle Ali Levak: flute, whistle Pablo Lafuente: guitar Josie […]

Join Amy Geddes for a mixed-instrument, cross generational. fun-filled weekend music extravaganza! Learn new tunes, group playing skills, make great music and new friends.  Enjoy the power of playing in a large ensemble, fully supported by experienced tutors ready to share their musical knowledge, skills and talent with you.  Fully residential and non-residential options available.  […]

Hector Riddell won back the coveted porridge bowl and spurtle trophy in front of a packed audience in Elgin at the weekend. The 37th running of the celebration of traditional Doric farming songs brings together winners of six regional events and last year’s defending champion, who was Joe Aitken. Agricultural workers developed the tunes generations ago […]