Hamish Matters – The Hamish Henderson Festival celebrates the centenary of the birth of Hamish Henderson, with events taking place in his hame toon from 1st – 11th November Hamish Henderson was a Scottish poet, songwriter, soldier and intellectual who was born in Blairgowrie, on 11th November 1919. Through his work in the fields of […]
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Halloween story by Elizabeth Thoumire
This article was first published on Mak Forrit. Ah hiv lang been thirlt tae the idea that keepin awa the ghaisties said tae flee aboot in the mirk on 31 October shuid be nae mair than a semple wee acknowledgement o the auld conventions; cairit oot in an aroond the hoose, on ae particlar nicht […]
Fiona Dalgetty – Hands Up for Trad Inspiration Award 2019
I drove up to Strathspeffer last Friday to present Fiona Dalgetty, the Chief Executive of Fèis Rois with our Inspiration Award. Fiona is an amazing person who works very hard and makes a difference to many peoples lives both in the highlands of Scotland and around the world. Below is my speech of the night. […]
18th CARRYING STREAM FESTIVAL Friday 8 to Sunday 10 November 2019
A Celebration of the Life & Legacy of Hamish Henderson This year we celebrate the 100th anniversary of Hamish Henderson’s birth. Find out more here. CARRYING STREAM FESTIVAL OPENING CONCERT Friday 8 November 8pm to 10:30pm (approx) St Bride’s Centre, Orwell Terrace EH11 2DZ This event features MALINKY, RAB NOAKES and SANGSTREAM CHOIR A great […]
Tunesmithery Week – A Creative Folk Tune Writing Retreat
An opportunity to explore your creativity and develop your approach to composition in a relaxed and supportive setting – with two of Scotland’s finest musicians and a dozen or so like-minded participants. Have your ‘break-through’ moment as a tune writer and arranger Two of Scotland’s foremost traditional musicians Hamish Napier and Mike Vass invite aspiring tune-smiths to join them on […]
2019 Glenfiddich Piping Championship Results
Finlay Johnston took home the overall prize at the 2019 Glenfiddich Piping Championship, held as ever in a crowded Ballroom of Blair Castle in Perthshire today. It was the second time that Finlay Johnston won the award, successfully defending the title he first won in 2018. He gained this year’s win by placing 2nd in […]
Ryan Young Representing UK at WOMEX
Three years after releasing his debut CD, produced and engineered by triple Grammy award-winning Jesse Lewis, Scottish fiddler Ryan Young accompanied by guitarist Jenn Butterworth, will be playing WOMEX. in Tampere, Finland. Ryan, along with Jenn, is the only UK artist to have been selected to play at the prestigious World Music Exhibition on the […]
Battle of The Folk Bands Finalists 2020
We are very happy to announce the finalists of Battle of The Folk Bands 2020. The finals will be happen on 25th January 2020 in Drygate Brewery at the prestigious Celtic Connections festival in Glasgow. Last years event was a great success and lots of fun! Join us at 1pm for another great concert. Buy […]
Aw Aboard! The fecht for the Scots language stairts the day!
Excerpt from Bella Caledonia. ‘Tae popular acclamation!’ Noo there’s a thocht tae quicken the hert. A roarin croud isnae jist for Hampden when we’re takkin oot a guddle o P.E. teachers an pairt-time posties; but the second tae last place ye’d expect yin (coontin the Mitchell Library an New Douglas Park on a Setturday) is […]
Vote for Glasgow music teacher Frank McArdle in the Evening Times Community Champion Awards 2019
Scottish Traditional Music Hall of Fame inductee and music teacher Frank McArdle have been nominated in the Community Champion Awards. Frank has never stopped supporting young people to learn music in Glasgow. For nearly 50 years he has taught 1000s of young people at St Roch’s Secondary in Glasgow. The Irish Minstrels have travelled all […]