PHIL BANCROFT has established himself as one of the leading figures on the Scottish jazz scene since emerging as part of the seminal John Rae Collective in the late 80s. We caught up with the Edinburgh-based saxophonist ahead of a Tune Up tour with his current Quartet

Acclaimed singer and songwriter DOUGIE MACLEAN talks to the Arts Journal about his music, from the appeal of performing solo through to putting together his multimedia creation Rural Image for Celtic Connections earlier this year

JULIE FOWLIS has been very busy of late, what with her own debut solo album, a new disc from Dòchas, and lots of touring and gigging. We caught up with her on an increasingly rare return to Dingwall, where she was catching her breath before Dòchas launched on an eagerly anticipated Tune Up tour with the Michael McGoldrick Band

The Arts Journal takes a look at the latest developments for DÒCHAS, one of the top young bands on the Scottish folk scene

The St Magnus Festival in Orkney is firmly established as a world class arts event. The Arts Journal looks ahead to this year’s festival in June

Saxophonist RAYMOND MACDONALD is co-leader of the Burt-MacDonald Quintet, one of the most adventurous jazz groups in Scotland. They return to An Tobar in Tobermory this month (as a quartet) to develop and perform a new commission

PETER URPETH gets the lowdown on a Gaelic punk band from Seattle ahead of their short tour of Scotland

Irish pianist and composer MÍCHEÁL Ó SÚILLEABHÁIN talks to the Arts Journal about his a tour of the Highlands and Islands and his passion for bringing together traditional and classical music.

ANDY THORBURN tells the Arts Journal about the long journey that took him to the making of his first album of solo piano music

COLIN MARR, the Director of Eden Court Theatre, tells the Arts Journal what is likely to be happening when the theatre closes its door for massive refurbishment in June