How much do you know about the traditional Celtic origins of our country and how that rich culture influences our lives today? The Celtic roots of our country, preserved in the language, song and stories of our forefathers, play a vital role in shaping our national identity. Newbattle Abbey College offers two courses for those … Continued

Beginners Luthiery Course at Process Studios, Edinburgh This is a rolling course, a small group of participants are working through the process of making their own violin – participants are welcome to join at any time. Course dates and times Monday evenings 6:30 to 9:00 April 18th to June 20th Course content Working with chisels, saws … Continued

Scottish harpist and composer Fiona Rutherford has released a set of new harp books illustrated by Catriona Wallace: The Scottish Harp: New Times & Tunes Vol.1 – a new edition of eclectic original compositions for intermediate -advanced level. (£15) First published 2009. This edition 2016. The Scottish Harp: New Times & Tunes Vol 2 – … Continued

An updated list of holiday and weekend ‘school’ opportunities happening over the summer, October and at weekends is available here  If you have an opportunity you wish to promote please contact Ellie at [email protected]  

1 The 2016 Annual Song Writing Competition (#40) will take place in the Pleasance Cabaret Bar, 60 The Pleasance, Edinburgh on Wednesday 1 June 2016 at 8pm 2 All entries must be in the hands of the chair (address below) no later than Wednesday 25 May 2016.Late entries will not be accepted.The song lyrics, preferably … Continued

Organising committee members wanted Deadline: 20 April 2016  Originally started in 1996, Scots Fiddle Festival continues to be run by the Scots Fiddle Festival Ltd, whose aim is to promote and sustain traditional fiddle music so that it can hold its place in the culture of Scotland and the world. Our all-volunteer committee spends the … Continued

Sat 21st May Gráinne Brady & Tina Jordan Rees are hosting a day of workshops in St Peter’s Hall in Partick, Glasgow followed by an evening concert. As G&T are both avid composers of tunes influenced by traditional Scottish & Irish music, there will be workshops offered in tune composition. Both girls also have vast … Continued

Food and Drink in Legend and Tradition, 3–4 September 2016 at St. Nick’s Environment Centre in York Raise your glasses, please, to the importance of old traditions! Mine’s a Hobgoblin. Has the King of the Bean put out a mince pie for Santa? Four and twenty blackbirds burst out of a fortune cookie as the custard pie … Continued

Nick Turner presents an underwater encounter at Glasgow University’s Sound Thought Festival at the city’s CCA on the 1st April 2016. Nick has been working for the past six months on the development stages of an innovative sound project – The Deep Sea Light – harnessing his passions for convolution reverb and found sound from … Continued

Fun Fiddle Five week Klezmer course for mixed instruments 14th April – 12th May.The Wash House, Adelphi Grove, Portobello EH15. 8-9.15pm With Phil Alexander and Gica Loening Fiddles and mixed instruments welcome. Be part of a klezmer band in five weeks! £50 /£45 concession. Book here Part of the Ashkenazi Jewish tradition, klezmer is the … Continued