Posts Tagged ‘concert’
Caledonia singer will headline Boat Festival
Renowned Scottish singer songwriter Dougie MacLean is to headline this year’s Scottish Traditional Boat Festival. Dougie, famed for the song Caledonia, is set to travel to Portsoy in Aberdeenshire, to perform at this year’s festival. Dougie, who celebrates more than 40 years of performing, will headline the Festival’s Friday Night Gig at the Green event…
Read MoreJust over a week to go until Argyll music festival
Argyll’s biggest open-air live music event is set to take place next weekend. OBANLIVE, taking place on 8 and 9 June, has launched two new films targeting people out with Argyll, as well as maritime visitors, following an award of £11,250 from EventScotland, part of the national tourism organisation’s Events Directorate. The videos have been…
Read MoreExcitement builds for south of Scotland festival
A singer songwriter will perform alongside two of Scotland’s traditional music giants at this year’s Dumfries and Galloway Arts Festival. Catrìona McGhie (22), from Stranraer, will open concerts with Mary Ann Kennedy and multi-award-winning musical trio Talisk in two shows taking place this week. It’s a dream come true for Catrìona, who can’t wait to…
Read MoreThe countdown to Cowal gathering is underway
The countdown has finally begun for this year’s Cowal Highland Gathering. With just four months to go until thousands of competitors and spectators descend on Dunoon, organisers have launched a new video showcasing the event’s fierce competition, music and entertainment. Due to take place from 23-25 August, preparation for the Cowal Highland Gathering is well…
Read MoreThere’s no denying that this is a very classy property
A property that’s a real class act is currently for sale in Perthshire. Galbraith present to the market the Schoolhouse, in Killiechassie, Aberfeldy. The Schoolhouse sits on the northern banks of the River Tay within the Strathtay valley. Originally built as a school, the property was converted into a family home a number of years…
Read MoreA free introduction to chamber music
A concert with acclaimed pianist Jocelyn Freeman is coming to the Scottish Borders. This free event, in conjunction with Live Music Now Scotland, gives members of the public the opportunity to experience exceptional chamber music in the beautiful surrounds of the Picture Gallery at Paxton House, in Berwick-upon-Tweed. These taster sessions are designed to be…
Read MoreThree shows take opera to a new audience
Scottish Opera’s Pop-up Opera is back on the road this month with three brilliant shows for audiences of all ages. They are A Little Bit of HMS Pinafore, A Little Bit of Eugene Onegin and Be A Sport, Spike!, which has been commissioned by Festival 2018, the cultural programme of the Glasgow 2018 European Championships.…
Read MoreEnjoy some classical music for free this weekend
A free concert is being held in the Scottish Borders this weekend. Music at Paxton… Plus is a free event being held at Paxton House on Sunday, 6 May, at 2.30pm. Once again, in conjunction with Live Music Now Scotland and Paxton House, the extremely successful free one-hour taster concerts Music at Paxton… Plus return…
Read MoreRSNO pays tribute to a true musical great
The life of one of the greatest musical figures of the 20th century is celebrated by the RSNO. One hundred years since the birth of American composer, conductor and educator Leonard Bernstein, the Royal Scottish National Orchestra presents a package of performances in Edinburgh and Glasgow to mark the occasion. Bernstein 100 is the world-wide…
Read MoreEight castles you must visit in our trail
Aberdeenshire is known as Scotland’s Castle Country, with more castles per acre than anywhere else in the UK. From candyfloss pink Craigievar Castle to quirky Castle Fraser and its Laird’s Lug, Aberdeenshire’s 300 castles, stately mansions and ruins have something for everyone this spring The castles are preparing for a busy season of activities, from…
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