The Traditional Arts Working Group report of 2010 looked at how the traditional arts might be supported within local areas, particularly when those arts are unique to or strongly associated with that area.  Inverurie, 29 March, 2014 Context The Traditional Arts Working Group report of 2010 looked at how the traditional arts might be supported within local … Continued

Obituary: John (Jack) Eaglesham  singer, songwriter, concertina player. 1938-2014 John Eaglesham was at the heart of the of ‘The Clutha’ in the 1960’s and ‘70s and their blend of fiddles, voices and John’s concertina gave them the signature sound which made them the finest folk group in Scotland at that time. Within the group, John’s songs were a delight and … Continued

Guest blog by Jim Sutherland We’ve been developing Struileag /Shore to Shore for two and a half years now. It’s been full of surprises! The project is about the Scots Gaelic diaspora which is spread across the world. We’ve been exploring the furthest reaches of this remarkable people, scattered to the winds!

In late 2012 SEALL was awarded £25,000 from Creative Scotland’s Investment Programme “to improve engagement and create partnerships between existing high levels of creative and tourism activity in south Skye; and to market the area as a cultural tourism destination.”

Guest blog by Stuart Eydmann   I’m sure that no reader of this blog would disagree with my suggestion that instrumental traditional music in Scotland is in a very healthy state indeed. Participation levels are high throughout the country and among all age groups. This is supported by a large infrastructure of instrument makers and … Continued

Guest blog by Findlay Napier Is 10 am too early in the morning to begin drinking whisky? Almost every stand in the Fruitmarket has a bottle of the amber nectar proudly displayed next to a pile of flyers, CDs and posters. It’s a little uncomfortable selling yourself. Maybe the liquor helps.

Guest blog by Amble Skuse We’ve just come out of our 3 day rehearsal for Remembered / Imagined; an intense, challenging, surprising and wonderful experience. The project started last year, when I realised how much I loved writing for Mr McFalls Chamber, and how much I loved working with Pippa Murphy, and how much more … Continued

Guest blog by Katch Holmes I attended the Artworks Scotland conference in Dundee from 14 to 15 November and delivered a presentation reflecting on some of my current research and recent experience in participatory art settings.

Guest blog by Mike Vass WOMEX is an international World Music Expo and this year was held in Cardiff from the 23rd to the 27th of October. ‘Horizons at WOMEX‘ was a special collaboration between Creative Scotland and Arts Councils in England, Wales, Northern Ireland and Ireland to showcase some UK acts at WOMEX.

Guest blog: Iain Bruce on Youth Music in Scotland, originally posted on the Youth Music Forum of Scotland Hello! My name is Iain Bruce and I co-ordinate ELjam, East Lothian Youth Music Forum and Strategic Music Partnership. Without getting too bogged down in detail, this role brings me in to contact with anyone and everyone … Continued