Alasdair Fraser is widely acclaimed as a top performer, recording artist and teacher of the rich fiddling tradition of his native Scotland.

His vast repertoire spans several centuries of Scottish music and also includes his own compositions, blending a profound understanding of the Scottish tradition. Fraser is justly renowned for his ability to communicate with his audience through his personal warmth and wit as well as through music. His richly expressive playing transports listeners across a broad spectrum ranging from haunting laments drawn from the Gaelic tradition to classically-styled airs and raucous dance tunes.

In addition to releasing five critically acclaimed albums and a concert video, Alasdair's compositions and performances have also been included on top selling Celtic and New Age compilation albums (Celtic Twilight on the Hearts of Space label, and Wilderness Collection and Celtic Odyssey on Narada). His solo violin can be heard on the soundtracks of several major films, including The Last of the Mohicans and Titanic.

In May 1996, Alasdair's album Dawn Dance received the prestigious NAIRD (now AFIM) Indie Award for best Celtic album of the Year. This is the first album by Alasdair to feature entirely his own compositions. The music brings together the best of Scottish, Baroque, Rock and Medieval/Ancient ideas and features some of the best musicians in these respective fields. Shortly after the release of Dawn Dance, Alasdair and the other musicians decided to name their band Skyedance.

Portrait of a Scottish Fiddler (Brownrig, 1983Culburnie, 1987)

Skyedance, with Paul Machlis (Culburnie, 1986)

The Driven Bow, with Jody Stecher (Culburnie 102, 1988)

The Road North, with Paul Machlis (Sona Gaia/Narada 45539, 1989)

Dawn Dance (Culburnie 106, 1995)

Skyedance (Culburnie Records 101, 1996)

Portrait Of A Scottish Fiddler (Culburnie Records 9, 1996)

Return To Kintail (Culburnie Records 113, 1999)

Legacy Of The Scottish Fiddle Vol. 1 (Culburnie Records 118, 2001)