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Young Scot Award Finalist! by Claire Hastings

I was very excited to find out this month that I have been selected as a finalist in the Arts category for the Young Scot awards! Especially as I had no idea I had been nominated! Since its launch in 2006, the Sunday Mail Young Scot Awards has celebrated the inspirational contributions of thousands of […]

A Year Like No Other by BBC Radio Scotland’s Young Traditional Musician 2014, Robyn Stapleton

I must admit, I’m not really one for writing a diary or blog, but this will have to be the exception because I don’t want to forget what has been the most eventful and the most exciting year! As the launch of my debut album approaches, I’ve been looking back on the past year and […]

Dates announced for BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician Award 2016

It’s nearly that time again – time to send in your entries to BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician Award 2016! Will you be the next Claire Hastings, Robyn Stapleton any of our 15 winners? Below are the dates you need to know! 4th May: Award open for entries 3rd July: Closing date for entries […]

Scottish Music in Primary Schools by Claire Hastings

I have just finished another fantastic term teaching Scottish music in Dumfries and Galloway primary schools. The project is funded by Creative Scotland’s Youth Music Initiative (YMI), and co-ordinated by Fèis Rois, and ensures every primary school in D&G receives one session per week for 6-8 week blocks. The project aims to give pupils a […]