Alan Reid and Rob van Sante - two very experienced musicians, Alan from the Battlefield Band and Rob with a wide experience in the English folk scene, together making a very accomplished duo.

Alan Brown - a singer, musician, writer, broadcaster, compere, public speaker and journalist.

The Alans - The Alans perform with flute & whistles, mandolin, banjo and bouzouki, fiddle and bodhran, guitar and mandola, and four voices in harmony to deliver an intoxicating mixture of rousing songs and stirring tunes. The group also supplement their personnel to play as a ceilidh band.

Alasdair Fraser - a master Scottish fiddler, is a consummate performer. His dynamic fiddling, engaging stage presence, and deep understanding of Scotland's music have created a constant and international demand for his solo appearances and concerts with a variety of ensembles.

Allan Y McDougall - Allan Y McDougall is a formidable and creative acoustic guitarist. His playing reflects a keen interest in the songs and melodies of the Scottish and Irish traditions and his recorded and live repertoire displays a contemporary, relevant approach, energetic and sympathetic as appropriate.

Aly Bain - Scotland's supreme traditional style fiddler.

Andrew Gordon - Andrew Gordon has been entertaining audiences since 1994, with his blend of Traditional Scottish and other music. Battle songs, ballads and sing-a-longs.

Anne Gomez - a singer with a great voice who normally performs to theatre audiences and usually with Trochrague Folk Group

Archie Fisher - Scotland's songwriter and balladeer and presenter of BBC Radio Scotland's Travelling Folk.

Battlefield Band - fusion of ancient and modern instruments - bagpipes, fiddle, synthesiser, guitar, flutes, bodhran and accordion.

Beggars Row - fantastic live performance Scottish Folk band. The band roam around on and off stage as part of a highly energetic performance.

Bill Adair - well known and highly respected singer/songwriter from Glasgow whose music is influenced by his life experiences.

Blazin Fiddles - Scotland’s award winning group, Blazin' Fiddles, draws the distinct flavour of fiddle music from various regions of the highlands and islands. From solo to ensemble sets, they all come together in a fiery blend that raises the roof.

Bob Ferguson - Bob Ferguson is a singer songwriter and for a few decades now he has, as well as playing solo, played with Beggars Row, Celtic Horizon, The Celtic Hearts and The Triple Scots performing Celtic, folk and contemporary music along with his own compositions.

Bob Knight - an excellent singer/songwriter from the Aberdeen area.

Boys of the Lough - the first of the full-time professional Celtic bands to arise on the international scene.

Càirdeas - are a lively, entertaining and highly accomplished trio performing Scottish folk music with personality, fun and an unforgettable stage persona.

Capercaillie - Gaelic musical vocals with an astonishing musical dexterity of the various fiddle, whistle, flute, pipe and accordian.

Celticburn - Bottle fed on the Corries and such like ilk, Colin and Ronnie have developed a style not dissimilar but at the same time unique to them. They sing about the old battles, ie Flodden and other skirmishes, but like to sit down and do some really nice ballads that tell stories of love and romance. This band are very good at taking old songs and putting there style of music and arrangement to it in order to give a refreshing new sound to old material but retaining the dignity of the old song. As Colin and Ronnie always say, if you like the Corries you will like Celticburn, from the same stable but different.

Celtic Horizon - entertaining band consisting of Bob and Neil, formed in 2000. They perform Scots songs, Irish Songs, traditional folk songs and contemporary Celtic music folk songs and many written by themselves.

Christina Stewart - Christina Stewart's captivating voice echoes her warm devotion to the celtic tradition of her native Scottish Highlands. Highly regarded as an active advocate of Scotland's song traditions, she performs at festivals, concerts and ceilidhs and teaches Gaelic, Scots and English language songs in classes and special projects for all ages.

Coila Ceilidh Band - one of the most in demand Scottish ceilidh bands. The band have played all over the world with performances at international music festivals such as Celtic Connections and The Shetland Folk Festival to Hollywood film premières.

The Corries - namely Ronnie Browne and Roy Williamson, were a dynamic Scottish folk singing duo who, for more then thirty years, combined a unique blend of instruments and songs. They didn't come much better than these guys.

The Cross Border Band - play a mix of contemporary and traditional music, much of which is written by Erne and arranged by the band.

Dick Gaughan - with his very unique voice this well known singer has been in the Scottish Folk scene since the 1970's.

Donnie Munro - previously lead singer with Runrig, now solo artist, with a distinctive range of vocals.

Dougie MacLean - Dougie MacLean is one of the foremost folk musicians and singer/songwriters in Scotland.

Douglas Craik - Douglas Craik is a well known name on the folk music circuit in Scotland. The wealth of experience and knowledge Douglas has gained over his many years on the folk scene has helped him recently achieve a position as the National Convener of the Traditional Music & Song Association of Scotland.

Duncan Chisolm - the very well known fiddle player with his own individual style, regularly seen performing solo, with other artists or with his band Wolfstone.

Duncan McCrone - Glasgow born singer and songwriter, his most famous composition being 'Always Argyll'. He also spent 18 years with the well known Clydesiders.

Ed Miller - Ed Miller has been hailed as 'one of the finest singers to come out of the Scottish Folksong Revival' and as 'one of Scotland's best singing exports'.

Eddie Walker - a regular at Scottish folk clubs and festivals for around 30 years.

Eilidh Grant - loves to sing Scottish traditional songs and is especially fond of those of Robert Burns, but her feel for and interpretation of lyrics shows when she switches to a more contemporary style.

Emily Smith - an increasingly popular folk singer with a knack of taking old songs and poems and bringing them back to life.

Eric Bogle - this famous man from Peebles needs no introduction to most folk music fans. If you don't know who he is you'll definitely know at least one of his songs.

Fiddlers Bid - One of the highest profile bands current on the Shetland music scene, having played concert halls, arena's and major festivals and events the world over. Just some of these have seen them appear at the Sydney Opera House, the Smithsonian Folklife Festival in Washington DC, Epcot Millennium Celebrations in Florida and the 'Ten Days on the Island' Festival in Tasmania, Australia.

Fiddlers Leap - Formed originally 20 years ago in Jedburgh the line up has changed little over the years, however, Gordon and Ian have recently been joined by Gary Forrest who is an exciting young accordion player from Jedburgh.

Fiona Mackenzie - Fiona J Mackenzie is well known in Scotland as a Gaelic Singer and Song tutor. A Mod Gold Medallist, Fiona has released 3 albums. She is delighted to have just been named as a winner of Burnsong 2009.

Gaberlunzie - Robin Watson and Gordon Menzies have been together as Gaberlunzie since the early 1970s and are well known for producing an exciting blend of modern and traditional Scottish folk songs.

Gibby MacNaught - a multi-talented folk singer, has been entertaining audiences world wide with his special blend of music from clan rallying battle songs to the mellowest of love songs that would melt any heart. Add to this a mixture of funny songs and ditty’s to ensure a perfect evening‘s entertainment.

Gill Bowman - from Edinburgh, regarded as one of Scotland's foremost singer songwriters and a fine interpreter of traditional music, in particular the songs of Robert Burns.

 

Haggerdash - a well known Scottish folk band from Lanarkshire, much in demand for festivals and folk clubs as well as having many performances in Europe.

Harry MacFadyen - a great all round entertainer whose one man Scottish and Irish music show is a extremely popular on the hotel and village hall circuit.

Hilary Bell - singer, musician and actress, was born and brought up near the Border town of Gretna, and now lives in the inspirationally beautiful Yarrow Valley in the Scottish Borders.

The Ideal Band - a unique blend of Ken Campbell's essentially Scottish songs together with the very best of musicianship with Linsey Aitken and Gavin Paterson at his side.

Ivan Drever Band - ex-Wolfstone front-man with his talented bunch of musicians who play their own distinctive brand of acoustic/electric folk rock.

Jayne Sarah - her growing reputation as a talented vocalist and entertainer was enhanced through opening spots for Old Blind Dogs, Rallion along with a performance on the Celtic Connections Danny Kyle Open Stage in January 2007 and several more performances at various folk clubs.

Jim King - songwriter, performer, musician, singer. Well known for many years in the Glasgow folk scene.

Jim Malcolm - was brought up in Perthshire and Angus and by his early twenties was winning songwriting competitions and playing in folk clubs all over Scotland. In January 1999 Jim joined one of Scotland's most popular international folk acts, the Old Blind Dogs from north east Scotland although he now generally performs solo.

John Davidson - is a highly entertaining, melodic folk-singer and musician who is based in Perthshire, Scotland. He works as a solo artist and as a member of the folk trio Tarneybackle. He sings predominantly Scottish folk songs and includes traditional and contemporary material from England, Ireland and the Americas.

Joy Dunlop - a multi-prize winning Gaelic singer and popular international performer, With talents ranging from singing to television presenting, dancing to award-winning Gaelic journalism.

Julie Fowlis - Gaelic Singer Of The Year & Album Of The Year at the Scots Trad Music Awards 2007 and nominated for the third year in a row as BBC Radio 2 Folk Singer of the Year (the first ever Scottish Gaelic singer to win this prestigious award when given the title in 2008).

Karan Casey - there's always been a wide overlap between Scottish and Irish folk music and this lady sits right in there. Superb voice, envied by many.

Karen Matheson - widely recognised as the haunting vocals of Celtic super-group Capercaillie, described by Sean Connery as having 'a throat that is surely touched by God'.

Karine Polwart - previously the outstanding voice of Malinky but now solo, Scots songwriter Karine Polwart combines the economy and universality of the folk storytelling tradition with a probing intellect and compassionate lyricism.

 

 

 

Lau - modern traditional music band, BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards winners of Best Group 2008 and 2009.

Lauren MacColl - fiddle led, with the driving combination of piano and guitar, The Lauren MacColl Trio take you on a musical journey from rousing Highland strathspeys and reels, to emotive Gaelic airs.

Linda Dewar - her rich voice, distinctive guitar styling, and engaging stage presence have made her a popular and familiar favourite among fans. Linda, originally from America, now resides in the cooler climates of Highland Perthshire, Scotland.

Lori Watson and Rule Of Three - a contemporary folk outfit from across Scotland led by the Borders fiddle player and singer. Joined by Innes Watson on Guitars and John Somerville on Accordion they deliver a sparkling mix of traditional and original tunes and songs.

Mak-A-Din - a great duo from Grangemouth who have a very easy to listen to sound consisting of Scottish and Irish folk music.

Malinky - on the go for over ten years now, some of the faces have changed but it's still the same distinctive sound. A great mix of musicians.

Mary Kathleen Burke - this Irish lass, who lives in Scotland, never fails to impress her audience with her clear, crystal vocals. You can also hear her on Celtic Music Radio every Sunday evening doing her bit for folk music.

The McCalmans - or the Macs as they are affectionately known, have been performing for over forty years and are Scotland's most well-kent folk trio. A must to see live.

Mick West Band - Mick West is regarded as one of Scotland's finest interpreters of traditional song. Together with his band, they have been described as a must for any fan of Scottish song. Mick West is considered by many to be one of the foremost exponents of Scottish Folk Song in the World.

 

Nick - sings and plays guitar, bouzouki, cittern, flutes and whistles. Mainly traditional Scottish songs and tunes with a few Irish and English for good measure.

North Sea Gas - Thirty years and stronger than ever!! One of Scotland’s most popular folk bands with great vocals and tremendous three part harmonies. Guitars, mandolin, fiddle, bouzouki, whistles, bodhrans, banjo and good humour are all part of the entertainment. They have received Gold and Silver disc awards from the Scottish Music Industry. 'North Sea Gas' are a highly entertaining Scottish folk band who have an ever-growing fan base ranging through all age groups thus giving the 'Gas' show a wonderful atmosphere.

 

Old Blind Dogs - over the years Old Blind Dogs have evolved and grown into one of Scotland's favourite folk bands as well as being a fantastic hit in America.

The Outside Track - a truly diverse line-up, from Scotland, England, Ireland and Canada, the band combine music from all their different cultures to form a distinct and dynamic musical sound.

Peatbog Faeries - Based on the Isle of Skye, the Peatbog Faeries have become one of Scotlands best known names in contemporary folk music. They have taken their own individual brand of Scottish tunes to audiences around the world, from European Festivals, to Asia, Africa, America and Australia.

Pete Clark - one of Perthshire and Scotland's top fiddlers. Since the release of his debut recording 'Fiddlecase' in 1996, Pete has recorded a further five albums, the most recent being “Now & Then”(2006), which features music by Gow, Mackintosh and Skinner along with some of Pete’s own compositions.

Phil Cunningham - widely regarded as one of the most exciting and innovative accordion players of the times and currently a household name with numerous TV appearances in recent years.

Poozies - these five talented young ladies give their own special sound which remains unique as they have evolved over the years.

Pure Malt - a Scottish and Irish folk band who play regular gigs throughout Scotland, from the Borders to Skye. They have a loyal following and have just released their 4th CD.

 

 

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Rallion - are a four piece traditional folk group, hailing from Edinburgh and Glasgow. The current line-up is Marieke McBean (vocals, bodhran, djembe, guitar), Stevie Lawrence (guitar, bouzouki), Andrew Lyons (fiddle, cittern) and Fiona Cuthill (fiddle, whistles, recorder). Rallion have been playing together since early 2003.

Real Time - are a Borders based band formed in 2002 by Kenny Speirs and Tom Roseburgh (both ex John Wright Band) and Judy Dinning (ex Bad Pennies and Lucky Bags). They have played with a variety of instrumentalists and  now tour with Claire Mann on flute, whistles and fiddle. Their repertoire includes not only many songs and tunes from both sides of the border but also contemporary and self-penned material, and to date they have released four albums to wide critical acclaim.

Red Hot Chilli Pipers - bagpipes with attitude. Drums with a Scottish accent. A blazing rock band and a show so hot it carries its own health warning. The Red Hot Chilli Pipers have been rocking the world from New York to Beijing with musicianship of the highest order and a passion for pipes that will leave you breathless.

Reely Jiggered - terrific four piece band who give you the music and more. Great for weddings, functions, ceilidhs, birthdays, corporate and charity events.

Robin Laing - is a Scottish folk-singer and songwriter. Since becoming full-time professional Robin has created a one-man show on the subject of Scotch whisky called 'The Angels' Share', has released an album based on the show and has toured extensively both in the UK and abroad. He has also released several other outstanding albums.

Runrig - are a six-piece band, originating mostly from the Western Isles of Scotland, who perform a mixture of Gaelic and English-spoken songs, almost all of which are written by the band. They are one of the most famous bands to come out of Scotland and they have a worldwide following.

Sangsters - have been entertaining audiences since 1991 with their songs and humour at festivals and at gigs all over Scotland, Europe and Canada.

Schiltrum - terrific entertainment from this well known duo is guaranteed. Not only do they have an extensive repertoire but they also play quite an assortment of instruments.

Scocha - Foot stomping, sing-along, rousing, emotional, heart pounding, a Scocha gig is packed with the feel-good factor. These four guys get the audience jumping.

Selkie - duo of Liz Thomson and Hector Gilchrist. Long term performers on the folk scene. Known for their sensitive treatment of the traditional Celtic folk song and contemporary ballads.

Session A9 - a highly acclaimed band whose name comes from one of the main routes leading into the Scottish Highlands.

The Shee - this slick and professional all-female band have a varied musical background producing a very smooth and easy to listen to sound.

Shepheard, Speirs and Watson - are enthusiasts for the Scottish folk tradition. They have performed at various festivals, clubs etc in Scotland (Stonehaven, Celtic Connections, Auchtermuchty, Montrose, Aberdeen, Kilmarnock, Girvan etc) and at Vic Smith's club Folk at the Royal Oak in Lewes, Sussex and Peta Webb's, Ken Hall and Dan Quinn's Musical Traditions Folk Club in London amongst others.

Shona Mooney - a highly trained and talented Borders fiddle player who is also a member of the all-female band, The Shee.

Shooglenifty - Shooglenifty is one of Scotland's most unique exports. This six-piece band is credited for being the originators of 'acid-croft', a fiery and infectious blend of Celtic traditional music and dance grooves that band members describe as 'hypno-folkadelic ambient trad.'

Silly Wizard - Scottish folk band originated in the 70's and became well known both here and throughout Europe.

Simply Burns - four talented individuals who create an evening of song, poetry and readings in celebration of Scotland's best-loved bard, Robert Burns. Ideal for Burns' suppers and Scottish themed evenings. The artists who perform the show are Douglas Craik (vocals and guitar), Linda Dewar (vocals, guitar), Anna Hepburn (spoken word) and Claire Hewitt (vocals, clarsach).

Sinsheen - a Scottish Folk harmony duo consisting of Christine Kydd and Barbara Dymock - each a fine singer in her own right, now working together. They have built a reputation among roots music lovers for originality, virtuosity, rich harmonies and the livest of live performances.

Skalder - formed in 2006, originally consisting of Orcadians, Jennifer Austin on piano, Louise Bichan on fiddle, Kevin Gray on drums and percussion and Finlay Bichan on accordion. Nice easy listening.

Skerryvore - Skerryvore are a 6 piece traditional band based in Glasgow, Scotland. An all male band, they have been dubbed the ‘boy band’ of traditional Scottish music. The roots of the band come from the West Coast of Scotland and in particular the tiny Island of Tiree, in the Inner Hebrides of Scotland.

Skipinnish - after the formation of 'Skipinnish', more than just a ceilidh band, their popularity snowballed, and they very soon became in demand for festivals, concerts, dances, weddings and many other events throughout the U.K. and abroad. Since their beginnings they have consistently delighted audiences at a huge number of performances in many diverse and sometimes dangerous locations!

Sligo Rags - the addition of bluegrass-style flat-picking and world music rhythms to these time-honored songs creates a unique brand of Celtic music that these bandmates are eager to share with . . . well, anyone who will listen.

The Sorries - The Sorries are a duo who sing, play and banter their way through a show inspired by the music of The Corries; performing a selection of tunes from that well-loved songbook as well as a few satirical comedy songs which cast a sardonic eye on the political and public life of present-day Scotland.

Stephen Quigg has established himself as one of the most popular folk singers in Britain today, with his crystal clear voice. In 2001 Stephen joined the internationally acclaimed McCalmans, and has become a popular addition to the band.

Sugarboat Reivers - traditional Scottish music played with an energetic and exciting twist.

Tannahill Weavers - are one of Scotland's premier traditional bands. Their diverse repertoire spans the centuries with fire-driven instrumentals, topical songs, and original ballads and lullabies. Serious bagpipe playing.

Tarneybackle - one of Scotland's popular folk groups, performing a wide range of traditional and contemporary folk music. The band sing mainly Scottish folk songs, adding in some tunes and material from North America and Ireland. Close harmony singing is Tarneybackle's hallmark.

Tattie Jam - a relatively new duo, comprising Seylan Baxter and Ruaridh Pringle, with a refreshing new energetic sound. They take the traditional and give it a successful twist giving outstanding results. Add to this the collection of new material, mostly written by Ruaridh, and you have an highly entertaining sound.

Ted Christopher - Scottish singer/songwriter based in Stirling playing an average of 250 gigs a year. Mainly in Scotland but frequent trips worldwide. Extremely versatile with many hand knitted (primarily Scottish patriotic) songs and a huge repertoire of covers. Also fronts 'Bannockburn' which effectively adds a full ceilidh band capability to his performance - an ideal party band.

The Travelling People - The Travelling people are a Scottish based folk group who love to play in venues from the smallest folk club to the concert stage. They are quite prepared to admit they are getting on in years. However that adds vintage to their presentation and achieves a performance level and rapport with the audience that eludes many modern bands.

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Whigmaleerie Ceilidh Band - is a five-piece Ceilidh Dance Band born and formed in Aberdeenshire, Scotland in the last century which this century, has matured into the perfect Ceilidh Dance Band for every occasion.

Whiterose - a recently formed, Scottish/Irish/Jacobite duo with a lot of enthusiasm and experience to back it up.

Wolfstone - best described by the man who founded it all, Duncan Chisholm 'At the end of the day we are a rock band from the Highlands of Scotland that happen to use pipes, whistles and fiddles in our repertoire'.

 

 

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Yard Of Ale - Scotland's favourite folk n' fun band. If you like your music folksy, country, traditional or contemporary with plenty of close harmony and cheeky banter, Yard of Ale are the band for you. They play and sing Scottish, Irish, American and, if it takes their fancy, some English music. Acoustic guitars, banjos, fiddle, mandolin, harmonica, whistle, washboards, kazoos, in fact anything they can rattle a good tune or rhythm out of will be pressed into service. You can hear them at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, Folk Festivals, concert halls, pubs, clubs and hotels.

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