Congratulations to Fell Line who has / have been nominated in Up and Coming Artist of the Year sponsored by Royal Conservatoire of Scotland in the MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards 2026. Vote for Fell Line 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 Calum of Fell Line the following questions.
Tell us about yourself
Fell Line are an award-winning Glasgow-based folk trio featuring Chloë Bryce (Lewis McLaughlin), Megan MacDonald (Eabhal, HEISK), and Calum McIlroy (BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician 2024). Hailing from Tain, Lairg, and Aberdeenshire respectively, they blend fiddle, accordion, guitar, and their voices to present an array of intricate tunes and delicate songs.
Off the back of winning Battle of the Folk Bands at Celtic Connections 2024, they went on to appear on festival stages across Scotland and beyond, including Blas Festival, Scots Fiddle Festival, and the National Celtic Festival of Australia.
The name “Fell Line” is taken from a weaving term and refers to the many interlinking parts offered up by each of the three musicians. The trio have just finished recording their debut album, which will be released in early 2027.
“Beautifully intricate arrangements… If you get the chance to hear them live…go!”
Hamish Napier – Musician and Composer
Any particular career highlights?
We have been fortunate enough to play at some lovely festivals all over Scotland and beyond – some of our favourites include Ceòl Cholasa, Scots Fiddle Festival, and the National Celtic Festival of Australia – and this year we embarked on our first tour together for the Young Scots Trad Awards Winner Tour in Germany, Sweden, Denmark, Switzerland and Lichtenstein.
What are your plans for the future?
We have just finished recording our debut album, and we are really excited to share it early next year. We have some exciting gigs lined up and are pleased to be touring in Austria in March, and Germany in October!
Fell Line Social Media
Website:
Facebook: @fell.line.sounds
Instagram: @fell.line.sounds
YouTube: @fell.line.sounds
Listen to music: http://felllinesounds.bandcamp.com
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.