Scottish fiddle player, singer, and composer Isla Ratcliff has rolled out the piece “Autumn Leaves (Autumn 1),” the first single from her forthcoming album The…
Fiddle Meets Vivaldi In Isla Ratcliff’s Playful Autumn Leaves
Tag: Scottish music
Gnoss Mark Eight-Year Milestone With New Track Bennybeg
Scottish quartet Gnoss have released “Bennybeg,” a new track built around the band’s trademark mix of acoustic and electric sounds. The tune was written by…
Astro Bloc Ignite Glasgow Folk Scene With Debut Album
Glasgow-based folk band Astro Bloc has released its debut album, introducing a new four-piece to the Scottish scene. The group features Éadaoin Ní Mhaicín and…
Wave Of The Flood Raises A Glass With New Single ‘Merlot’
Contemporary folk artist Wave Of The Flood has released new single “Merlot,” a track that reflects on love, compromise, and everyday relationships. Produced by folk…
Cailean Jennett Drops “Sheila’s Island” — A Tender Tribute
Scottish musician Cailean Jennett has released “Sheila’s Island,” a single dedicated to his grandmother, Sheila, who cherished the island of Oronsay. The cover features original…
Skipinnish Marks 25 Years With “The Silver Voyage,” Penned by Malcolm Jones
To celebrate 25 years of Skipinnish, the Scottish act has released “The Silver Voyage,” a new composition from Malcolm Jones of Runrig. The song’s accompanying…
Six Rising Stars: BBC Radio Scotland Names 2026 Young Traditional Musician Finalists
BBC Radio Scotland has announced six finalists for the 2026 Young Traditional Musician Award: Calum McGregor (piano, piano accordion), Craig Harrison (fiddle), Ewen Rorie (fiddle),…
Scots Fiddle Festival Returns To Edinburgh In November 2025
Scots Fiddle Festival will run Friday 14–Sunday 16 in November 2025 at The Pleasance in Edinburgh. The weekend program features concerts and workshops. Confirmed artists…
Squeeze Play: Free-Reed Fest Returns To Aberdeen
Button Boxes & Moothies returns to Aberdeen, Scotland, on November 14–16, 2025. Directed by Dr. Frances Wilkins of the Elphinstone Institute, the weekend festival centers…
Trad Talk 2025 Tunes Into Innovation In Inverness
The Traditional Music Forum of Scotland will stage its flagship gathering, Trad Talk 2025, on Saturday, 8 Nov, at Inverness Creative Academy (WASPS), with a…