Music
The Tall Ship will host a musical celebration
Scotland’s premiere celebration of electronic music and one of the most exciting clothing labels around have teamed up to present a very special VIP experience on The Tall Ship for this year’s festival. The Riverside Festival and Forty Clothing will create a VIP area which will span above and below deck. Downstairs music lovers will…
Read MoreThe Mhor the merrier for music festival
From funk and soul to Brit-pop and political punk, the braes of Balquhidder will echo with the beats of world class bands, international DJs and award-winning artists at Mhor festival later this month. Now in its eighth year, the event brings together eclectic mix of international talent and reflects a spectrum of musical styles and…
Read MoreA handy guide to traditional Scots folk songs
Before his death in 1990, Norman Buchan compiled 100 modern and traditional Scottish folk songs that have been passed on by generations of Scots. Now they have been reissued in a hand-sized book to share for another generation. Each tune is presented alongside guitar chords and a melodic line so you can play along to…
Read MoreNicola Benedetti – a true Scottish musical star
It is not in Nicola Benedetti’s nature to let anyone down. As well as being a player of transcendent violin concertos, she is the tireless judge of competitions, encourager of young musicians, cheerleader for classical music in education and keeper of appointments. So how come she stood up Scottish Field? There was a last minute…
Read MoreA celebration of old Scottish traditions
The 31st Scottish International Storytelling Festival will celebrate old traditions and new connections. Showcasing how music, dance and story communicate shared experiences that are ‘Beyond Words’, the event will run from 19–31 October. In this UN International Year of Indigenous Languages, First Nation and Scottish tradition bearers will share their heritage, while contemporary narratives of…
Read MoreA Night at the Opera with St Andrews alumni
St Andrews. It possesses an undeniable charm that few can resist falling in love with. Whether it’s the university’s quirky traditions (May Dippers, good luck), its remarkable golf scene, or indeed its ties with Kate and Wills, it’s a place that people keep coming back to time and again. Taking their own trip down memory…
Read MoreAcclaimed Scots singer features on The Quay Sessions
Acclaimed Scottish singer-songwriter Lewis Capaldi will feature in The Quay Sessions this weekend. Fresh from celebrating his record-breaking reign at the top of the Official Singles Chart with Someone You Loved, Bathgate-born Capaldi performs an exclusive, stripped-back set to preview songs from his forthcoming album, Divinely Uninspired To A Hellish Extent. His first cousin twice…
Read MoreChildren’s book shows money isn’t everything
The Lavender Blue Dress is the first children’s book from acclaimed musician and songwriter Aidan Moffat, with beautiful illustrations by Emmeline Pidgen. This is the heart-warming story of Mabel. With the school Christmas ball coming up, everyone is getting a new outfit, except Mabel, who knows her parents can’t afford to splash out. But with…
Read MoreScottish Opera has an incredible year ahead
Scottish Opera has unveiled its 2019/20 season which includes a European premiere at the Edinburgh International Festival, three further new productions, one revival, six titles in the Opera in Concert series, and the world premiere of a new ‘opera for toddlers’ at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. A truly international line-up of singers appears throughout the…
Read MoreSeven shows in one day for the Nevis Ensemble
A Scots orchestra is to give seven performances in one city – in the space of a day. Nevis Ensemble takes its 40-piece symphony orchestra to venues around Glasgow on 18 April 2019 as part of a Unity Day tour, where it will give the seven performances across the city in just one day. Conducted…
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