Directory of Musicians Spotify Playlist #24 – New Releases Our latest playlist features 10 new releases from 10 fantastic Scottish artists: Tern, Elír, Lucie Hendry, Ross Ainslie & Tim Edey, Joy Dunlop, Rebecca Hill & Charlie Stewart, Westward the Light, RURA, Beth Malcolm, and Valtos. scotlandonline.org

What is Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH for short)? Simply put, you might know it as “tradition”. Essentially, it’s the stuff in our heads, our skills, our knowledge as communities and societies – very often that which is passed down through generations. It includes traditional songs, storytelling, dancing, customs and rituals, how we celebrate at different … Continued

The first ever Scottish Folk Day will take place on Saturday 23 September, celebrating the country’s vibrant and varied folk scene, and offering a networking platform for musicians and artists at all levels to showcase their talents. The pilot project is calling for people of all backgrounds and abilities to stage live performances and workshops, … Continued

Directory of Musicians Spotify Playlist #23 – Harp Special This month’s playlist is a harp special! Listen to ten fantastic tracks from ten of Scotland’s leading harp players including Catriona McKay, Corrina Hewat, Gwen Màiri, Rebecca Hill, Heather Downie, Wendy Stewart, Ailie Robertson, Rachel Hair, Sarah MacNeil, and Heal & Harrow. scotlandonline.org  

An ensemble of acclaimed Highland & Island musicians and writers come together this month for a series of concerts to mark the 100th anniversary of a mass emigration from the islands of Lewis, Uist and Barra. When SS Metagama left Stornoway with over 300 young islanders on an Assisted Passage sailing to Canada in April 1923, … Continued

Next month some of Scotland’s top traditional musicians will descend on Ullapool for a weekend of Gaelic and Scots music tuition and performances as part of this year’s Adult Fèis Rois. Fèis Rois nan Inbheach, (Adult Fèis) is run by Dingwall arts organisation, Fèis Rois, and celebrates Gaelic and Scots music with a weekend of … Continued

Today (Wed 15 March) Edinburgh Tradfest launched its 2023 programme of traditional live music, storytelling, dance, workshops, talks, ceilidhs, and special events taking place at various venues across Edinburgh. TRACS (Traditional Arts and Culture Scotland) and the Scottish Storytelling Centre are delighted to take part in this annual celebration, bringing folk art and culture to … Continued

📷 Tommy Sands Music Folk At The Salmon Bothy has revealed the line up for the 2023 Haal music festival Now in its 13th year, the Haal will take place from 2 – 4 June in Portsoy, bringing together renowned folk musicians and performers from across the globe. Acts from Scotland, Ireland and the USA … Continued

Directory of Musicians Spotify Playlist #22 – Accordion Special This month’s playlist features all things accordion! With fantastic music from Mairearad Green & Anna Massie, Paddy Callaghan, The Canny Band, Skerryvore, Tannara, Andrew Waite, Heisk, Cala, Angus Lyon & Ruaridh Campbell, and Mànran. scotlandonline.org

8th March 2023 This International Women’s Day, Faber Music is proud to announce a tune book like no other. ‘Folk Tunes from the Women’, to be released on 5 May 2023, is a bumper book of over 150 contemporary tunes from 100 female composers from Britain and Ireland, brought together all from different areas, traditions and … Continued