A new album of Borders poet W.H. Ogilvie's verses is set to music "The Land We Love", with music specially composed and performed by folk singer Ian Bruce, supported by several local artists such as Ian Lowthian, Pete Clark and Bruce McGregor. Eighteen of Ogilvie's poems, including The Raiders and The Road to Roberton, have been given new musical life. This music helps to...

An eagerly anticipated second album from five-piece band Eabhal. 'Aisling' showcases an array of arrangements of both Gaelic and English songs alongside self-penned tunes. Includes sleeve notes with song lyrics and translations. The album is a culmination of their creative work so far, and it draws heavily on geographical influences. Each track has a strong connection with a...

"Come Spend A While Wi' Us", like its predecessor "Plockdown", was recorded in the fairly challenging circumstances of the Covid-19 pandemic. It is the 21st annual CD by the students of the National Centre of Excellence in Traditional Music. The album contains a mix of traditional and contemporary material chosen, arranged, and often composed by the students themselves. The...

An eagerly anticipated third album release by a seven-piece band from the Highlands, Ho-Ro. This exciting, high octane contemporary trad album features a new lineup with Alastair MacLean (pipes, whistles), Calum MacPhail (accordion, vocals), Hannah Macrae (fiddle, vocals), Sean Cousins (guitar), Paul Martin (keys, electric guitar), Calum MacQuarrie (bass). It's the perfect...

Lochaber based instrumentalist Ingrid Henderson has been steeped in traditional music all of her life. With early guidance from music tutors such as Savourna Stevenson, Angus Grant and strong family influences, Ingrid couldn’t help but fall into a musical career and began performing, touring and recording at a young age. Ingrid is involved in different elements of work...

The eagerly anticipated second album from Beinn Lee, the young and highly energetic six-piece band from Uist in the Outer Hebrides. The album comprises a mix of recent compositions by band members and favourite tunes. The band, although rooted in the west coast style of traditional music they continue to push the boundaries of their sound further with an exciting...

The latest release by the students of Sgoil Chiuil na Gaidhealtachd (The National Centre of Excellence in Traditional Music). The school has been open since 1999. Many of Scotland's top traditional musicians have studied here over the years. The National Centre of Excellence in Traditional Music is an exciting opportunity for young Scottish traditional musicians to develop...