Big Top, Stornoway, 15 July 2005

PETER URPETH finds Van the Man up to his usual tricks, on and off the stage.

Lews Castle, Stornoway, Saturday 17 July 2004

Lews Castle, Stornoway, Friday 16 July 2004

Lews Castle, Stornoway, Thursday 15 July 2004

Town Hall, Stornoway, Wednesday 14 July 2004

PETER URPETH looks forward to another mass outbreak of Celtic music in the big tent at Lews Castle as the HEBRIDEAN CELTIC FESTIVAL gets underway

JULY in these parts generally means an even bigger than usual outbreak of traditional music, led by the Hebridean Celtic Festival in the grounds of Lews Castle in Stornoway. If the Lewis event takes the headlines, however, there are no shortage of other contenders in that category, including the Caledonian Canal Ceilidh Trail and Fèis Nan Òran in Skye, as well as individual tours and concerts.

AN SGADAN ROBACH (real name withheld to protect the not so innocent) gives his own guide to the lure of the Hebridean Celtic Festival.

Stornoway, Saturday 19 July 2003