Hi folks, Ciamar a tha sibh? I’m back with yet more great Scottish trad music! Loads of great new releases for you to listen and swing your hips to! If you have any questions about Scottish music send me an email! Tiernan Courell Reels – The Steeplechase / The Eel In The Sink / Hasbullas […]

Hello! Ciamar a tha sibh? Welcome to our latest podcast featuring a host of brand new releases from the Scottish music scene. Despite everything that is going on in the world the music keeps coming from Scotland. If you enjoy this podcast please consider supporting our Patreon www.patreon.com/handsupfortrad. The Canny Band Track – Granny’s 93rd […]

Hi there, Ciamar a tha sibh? Whit is happenin the day! I’m still learning Gaelic you will be pleased to hear although it is definitely not easy. A great challenge though and I can’t wait to get better. Surely I must!! Anyway I’m back with more great new releases from the Scottish trad music scene! […]

Hi there, today we have a special podcast to celebrate International Women’s Day featuring some of Scotland’s great women musicians. If you enjoy this podcast please support our Patreon www.patreon.com/handspfortrad. Heal & Harrow Track – Da Dim https://healandharrow.bandcamp.com/releases Island Girls by Margaret Robertson and Karen Tweed Track – Trio of Marches http://www.karentweed.com/product/island-girls-beach-daze-digital-download/ Light Is In […]

Paul Cranford is a well-known fiddle player, composer and publisher in the Cape Breton traditional music scene. Isla played tunes with him every Thursday night at the Blue Mist session. She was honoured when he wrote her a strathspey, ‘Isla Ratcliff’, which she recorded on Track 6 of her album The Castalia, along with a […]