Congratulations to Biggar Accordion and Fiddle Club who has / have been nominated in Club of the Year sponsored by Wills Bros Civil Engineering Ltd in the MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards 2026. Vote for Biggar Accordion and Fiddle Club 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 Jim of Biggar Accordion and Fiddle Club the following questions.
Tell us about yourself
Biggar Accordion and Fiddle Club meet monthly November- April to allow local accordion and fiddle musicians, of all ages, to meet and play music together with the emphasis being on the playing of Scottish Dance Music, with local spectators encouraged to come along and enjoy the music. The afternoons entertainment is enhanced by inviting a guest artist to perform. We have been very fortunate to work in conjunction with local tutor Keith Dickson for many years giving his young pupils a platform to perform and gain confidence which in turn has given the club a healthy core of emerging young players to entertain our audience.
Any particular career highlights?
Celebrating 50 years of Biggar Accordion and Fiddle Club in 2024
To mark the 50 year anniversary a Shetland Band were invited to Biggar for the weekend and the following events were organised:
1. A stramash where local accordion and fiddle players came along and played in a pub session and was led by a local band the Alan Gardiner Band.
2. Accordion and Fiddle Youth Showcase where young accordion and fiddle players showcased their talents.
3. Ceilidh- Ceilidh with over 100 people attending featuring The Callum Nicolson Dance band and supported by local Fin Hope Band
4. Anniversary Celebration Day- Regular club meeting with guest artist Callum Nicolson Dance Band
What are your plans for the future?
To continue holding our monthly meetings with the emphasis on encouraging young musicians to come and play and trying to engage a younger audience.
Biggar Accordion and Fiddle Club Social Media
Website: http://biggaraccordionandfiddle.weebly.com
Facebook: @biggaraccordionandfiddle
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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.