Congratulations to Skerryvore who has been nominated in the MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards 2025. Vote now! It’s going to be another great night at the MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards on Saturday 6th December in Aberdeen Music Hall. Why not join us for a brilliant night of music and awards. Buy a ticket here.
We asked Daniella of Skerryvore the following questions.
Tell us about yourself
Skerryvore XX – Live At Floors Castle was held on the 31st May 2025 as a celebration of our 20th Anniversary as a band. We wanted to do something a bit different and to choose a venue that would be really special and show off Scotland in it’s best light , especially for all of the international visitors that would be joining us, so choose this location due to the sheer beauty of the backdrop. After 20 years as a band, this event was incredibly special for us. To see so many people we have met over the past two decades come together as one big family was very moving.
Why are you involved in Scottish music?
As a band, we all come from different musical and cultural backgrounds. Some of us grew up surrounded by traditional music from a very young age, others developing a love for the genre over time. We always try to find new ways to fuse the traditional elements with other contemporary influences and are extremely proud to be able to share the sounds of Scotland with audiences across the globe.
Any particular career highlights?
This event has to be the single biggest highlight of our career. A huge amount of time and planning went into making it happen, and then it’s all over in the blink of an eye, but the feeling of walking out on the stage to so many happy facers, and the sound of over 6,000 people signing along with us are memories that will never be forgotten.
What are your plans for the future?
Skerryvore XX was just the start of the Anniversary celebrations, and the beginning of a new chapter as we enter our third decade. It’s very hard to know what the future holds. If we had been told 20 years ago that we would be doing what we are doing now then we would never have believed it. We certainly don’t plan on slowing down any time soon, and can’t wait to see what the future holds.
Skerryvore Social Media
Website: https://www.skerryvore.com
Facebook: @skerryvore
Instagram: @skerryvore
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The 2025 MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards are on the 6th December 2025 in Aberdeen Music Hall! You will be able to watch it live in person (buy a ticket here). Watch it live in the UK at 9pm (GMT) on BBC ALBA and and around the world here. Hosted by Scottish personalities Alistair Heather and Mary Ann Kennedy, the night in the Granite City will also welcome live performances from some of the brightest lights on the thriving trad scene today including beloved singer Hannah Rarity, UK folk legends The Poozies, trad pop band Mec Lir and BBC Radio scotland Young Traditional Musician and Scots Performer o the Year Ellie Beaton and many more!
If you would like to support Hands Up for Trad in their work with Scottish trad music and musicians why not become a friend of Hands Up for Trad. In addition to our high profile events like the Scots Trad Music Awards, we also deliver a less well known, education programme for young people from 8yrs right through to young adults at the start of their careers. Read more here.