MARGO MACLENNAN explains why you should be following this year’s CALEDONIAN CANAL CEILIDH TRAIL

THE NEW Scottish Trad Music Awards aim to celebrate Scotland’s rich musical heritage and in doing so, create a high profile annual event to bring traditional music centre stage.

PETER URPETH conjures up the unique atmosphere of one of the leading folk and traditional music occasions of the year, the HEBRIDEAN CELTIC FESTIVAL on Lewis.

Clickimin Centre, Lerwick, Wednesday 6 August 2003

KENNY MATHIESON explains why you should check out THE HOLMES BROTHERS when they embark on a short Highland Tour later this month. THE HOLMES BROTHERS made their Highland debut 5 years ago at the first ever Highland Festival, and have been back three times since with their distinctive blend of blues, gospel, R&B, soul, and […]

KENNY MATHIESON looks at the work of KEN RAMAGE in establishing the Nairn International Jazz Festival.

PETER URPETH brings us the lowdown on the packed programme of the 2003 Hebridean Celtic Festival

LOCHABER ROCK BAND CARSON are currently flying the flag for the Highland’s strong indie rock scene. In January 2003 they competed in the Daily Record’s search for the best Scottish guitar band and marked a year of hard work and commitment by winning the accolade in the final heat at the Garage in Glasgow. Their […]

The Waulking Songs of Barra provided a life-changing epiphany for PETER URPETH, but why does the music of the Gael remain marginalised within the national context of folk and music events?

KENNY MATHIESON reports on a multimedia project aimed at bringing together the music, history, characters and scenery of the Highlands and Islands. TWO FAMILIAR figures on the Highland music scene have teamed up to launch a multilayered initiative intended to showcase not only the wealth of traditional music in the Highlands and Islands, but also […]