Congratulations to Alec Dalglish who has / have been nominated in Musician of the Year sponsored by University of the Highlands and Islands in the MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards 2026. Vote for Alec Dalglish now! It’s going to be another great night at the MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards on Saturday 5th December in Paisley Arena, Lagoon Centre. Why not join us for a brilliant night of music and awards. Buy a ticket here.
We asked Alec of Alec Dalglish the following questions.
Tell us about yourself
Alec Dalglish, from West Lothian, Scotland is a singer-songwriter-guitarist known primarily as founding member and frontman for Scottish Folk-Rock band, SKERRYVORE. As a songwriter his influences are eclectic and take influence from across the Atlantic where he tours extensively throughout the year.
He has been a professional musician for over 21 years and is a previous winner of Composer of the Year and 4 time winner of Live Act of the Year at the Trads.
Any particular career highlights?
Career highlights include Skerryvore’s 20th Anniversary at Floors Castle in Kelso where they performed to 6000 fans from around the globe; having the song ‘Take My Hand’ used as the grand finale of the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo and travelling to Boston to perform in support of Scotland at their first World Cup in 28 years.
What are your plans for the future?
Skerryvore’s next album ‘Beautiful Mistakes’ is due for release on 6th November and will be followed by extensive touring around the UK, Europe, USA and Australia.
Alec Dalglish Social Media
Website: http://alecdalglish.com
Facebook: @alecdalglish
Instagram: @alecdalglish
TikTok: @alecdalglish
Listen to music: http://https://open.spotify.com/artist/0rvuzsIPX7eql9Iq8e8AUA?si=hs79AkbfRqG7Y49_xoDmgg&utm_source=copy-link
The 2026 MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards are on the 5th December 2026 in Paisley Arena, Lagoon Centre! You will be able to watch it live in person (buy a ticket here).
Hosted by Scottish personalities Alistair Heather and Mary Ann Kennedy, the night will welcome live performances from some of the brightest lights on the thriving trad scene today including Valtos, Gnoss, Sian, Fèis Phàislig, Spodo Komodo and BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician Rachel Groves 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.