The latest Scottish Music playlists by the Traditional Music Forum each feature 10 tracks of fantastic new releases. Follow the TMF on Spotify to keep up to date with all our Scottish Music playlists. Playlist 45 has new music from Beatha, Iona Lane, Ape House, Eriska, Rhona Macfarlane, Kenneth Macfarlane, Ross Miller, Fell Line, Tern, … Continued

TRACS (Traditional Arts and Culture Scotland) is delighted to be delivering another cycle of TRACS Traditional Arts Mentoring, with the support of Creative Scotland and partners. This programme supports the professional and personal development of traditional arts practitioners in Scotland, reinforcing TRACS’ key work in enhancing the knowledge, practice, access and sustainability of music, song, … Continued

📷 Photo above by Becky Duncan As David Francis marks his retirement as Director of the Traditional Music Forum this week, we are delighted to share his keynote speech from Trad Talk, held in October 2024. In this thoughtful address, Dave reflects on the origins of the Traditional Music Forum, the enduring value of traditional … Continued

The North Atlantic Song Convention (NASC) is delighted to announce that registration is now open for this year’s celebration of traditional song, taking place from 11-13 April 2025 at the Scottish Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh. Bringing together singers, educators, industry professionals, and traditional song enthusiasts from across the North Atlantic region, NASC 2025 offers a rich … Continued

The Traditional Music Forum (TMF) is delighted to announce the appointment of Brian Ó hEadhra as their new Director. An accomplished professional with decades of experience as a musician, educator, project manager and publisher, Brian will take up his appointment from January 2025, continuing the work of the TMF which aims to maximise the potential … Continued

Give your ears a treat! Enjoy the latest Scottish music releases with our December playlist. With new tracks from Julie Fowlis | Éamon Doorley | Zoë Conway | John Mc Intyre, Jenn Butterworth, Valtos & Peatbog Faeries, Grace Morton & Lewis McLaughlin, Face the West & Alice Macmillan, Siobhan Miller, Mary Chapin Carpenter | Julie Fowlis | Karine Polwart, Mànran, Ross Ainslie, Astro Bloc, Simon Thoumire & Rory Matheson, and The New Netherwitton Boys.

The latest Scottish Music playlists by the Traditional Music Forum each feature 10 tracks of fantastic new releases. Playlist 42 has new music from Tarran, Mairi McGillivray, Capstan Quartet, Falasgair, Jenn Butterworth, MAL, Afro Celt Sound System, Chloe Matharu, Ned Bigham | Mairi MacMillan | Edinburgh Quartet, and An Dannsa Dub. Playlist 41 has new … Continued

TRACS (Traditional Arts and Culture Scotland) is seeking to appoint a new Director to take forward and lead on the work of the Traditional Music Forum (TMF), one of its key member organisations. The TMF Director will represent the TMF membership publicly and advocate on behalf of the traditional music sector in Scotland.  Supported by … Continued

Multiple sell-outs and packed performances were enjoyed by audiences and participants at the 35th Scottish International Storytelling Festival (18-31 Oct), thanks to support from Creative Scotland and the Scottish Government’s Festivals EXPO Fund. The festival’s programme of live storytelling, music, art, and song, held at the Scottish Storytelling Centre in Edinburgh enjoyed a 9% increase … Continued

TRACS (Traditional Arts & Culture Scotland) is looking for an experienced Treasurer to join its Board of Trustees. TRACS is a co-operative network which champions our shared traditions of music, song, storytelling, dance, crafts, customs and local languages.  Find out more from our website www.tracscotland.org. The Treasurer is responsible for having a clear and detailed … Continued