Scotland Sings

Paths to Songs, Blog number 4 – more songs, more noise.

I must admit that I have fallen behind on my blog, but have been to see Ellen a few times since I last wrote and I think things are going […]

The health benefits of singing!

Recently we have done a few articles showing the health benefits of singing. There are many studies which show how singing can improve particular illnesses including COPD and Cystic Fibrosis. […]

Sing for your heart!

A great article by Heart Research UK about the effects singing has on your body! “Singing even helps you live longer according to the findings of a joint Harvard and […]

Singing helps COPD sufferers

Another brilliant example of singing helping to improve health! “Around the world an estimated 64 million people are struggling to breathe on a daily basis. But could a simple sing-song […]

£100,000 Medicine vs Singing

This is another amazing example of the health benefits of singing! “A new study has found that the lung health of Scots cystic fibrosis sufferers drastically improved after singing lessons.” […]

Scots Language Radio is a monthly podcast about Scots Language, culture and events presented by Frieda Morrison. Producer/Presenter – Frieda Morrison. Studio contributor and ethnologist – Steve Byrne. Sound – Richie […]

The Voice As An Instrument by Amy Leach

Travelling through to Dundee on the windiest, rainiest day of the year (albeit only the third day of the year…) would have been totally miserable, if I didn’t have a […]

Scotland Sings St Andrew’s Weekend 2013

With over 60 events, this years Scotland Sings St Andrew’s Weekend Celebrations were the biggest yet! Thanks to all who took part from Shetland, all across the central belt, down […]

Scotland Sings Choir Leader’s Training Manual Winners Announced

In early 2013 Hands Up for Trad and Scotland Sings commissioned choir leaders Ali Burns and Christine Kydd to write a Choir Leader’s Training Manual. This invaluable guide covers so […]

After tea…

I arrived at Rona from Sabhal Mor in Skye just before teatime. Once we’d finished the lovely meal we tucked into the songs. I went into these lessons with Rona with intention […]