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The Quaich
"Regularly updated information on Scottish Folk Music including lyrics, folk clubs, artists, events, shops and general folk music links."

Kist o Dreams
"Kist o Dreams provides a resource for anyone interested in lullabies from Scottish tradition. If you are looking for the words to a half-remembered snippet of song from your youth, you may find it on this website. If you are interested in hearing a selection of lullabies, you can listen to the CD."

Hartree Music
'Services offered by Hartree Music include tune composition, ceilidh bands and latest venture, "Beginning to Read Music for Traditional Musicians".'

Home of Scottish Music
- Visit Scotloads for great Scottish cds and mp3s. Sample all our music, free mp3 for new members, gig listings and more..

Scotchsnap
"We are promoting Scottish composers (or those living in Scotland) (contemporary and traditional) and have hundreds of tunes in sheet music available for immediate printing using sibelius/scorch."

ZetCast is a not-for-profit collective administered by Shetlanders Marvin Smith, John Smith, Bryan Peterson and Jimmy Carlyle who aim to provide a valuable resource to the Shetland community while promoting Shetland culture, music and arts to the world.

60NORTH.FM
"A first in the United Kingdom, 60NORTH.FM, provides you with the authentic sound of Shetland - online and available 24x7x365. You'll hear the Shetland dialect and all the music tracks are from Shetland's amazing musical talent. In short, this is the soundrack of life in Shetland and will help give you an insight into this magical place."

Taigh Na Teud
"'Taigh Na Teud' is a traditional Scottish music business based on the Isle of Skye. We sell a large variety of music books, with cd's for fiddle, accordian, tin whistle and more."

Edinburgh Folk Club
Meets every Wednesday evening with guests

The Wee Folk Club
Meets in Edinburgh every Sunday Night.

Andy's Canna Worms, Edinburgh Held on the 2nd Tuesday of every month at The Counting House, W. Nicholson St, Edinburgh
Hosted by Andy Lang and showcases Singer Songwriters.


"lonesome highway promotions specialise in bringing the best alt.country and americana artists to Edinburgh"

The Queens Hall
offers "a wide range of events across the entertainment spectrum hitting the right note in Classical, Jazz, Blues, Pop, Rock, World, Folk, and Comedy"

Leith Folk Club
Meets every Tuesday at The Village, Leith, Edinburgh with regular guests etc

Penicuik Folk Club
Folk Club in the Town of Penicuik, on the outskirts of Edinburgh, meets every Tuesday with monthly guests

Hootananny Cèilidh Bar, Inverness
Live Scottish/World music every night (Ground Floor)

The Warehouse, Lossiemouth, Moray
Regular concerts at this arts centre.

Invershin House, Sutherland, Highlands
Regular Concerts at this Sutherland pub.

The Ceilidh Place, Ullapool, Highlands
Regular concerts at this Ullapool venue


Lauries Acoustic Music Bar, Glasgow
Regular Bluegrass, Jazz and Folk events and Ceilidhs, every Saturday night Admission is free.

The Star Folk Club, Glasgow
"The Best in Folk, Blues, Traditional, Roots, Modern, Jazz & World Music – Live – Every Thursday"

The Fallen Angels Club, Glasgow
Organises regular concerts at various venues around Glasgow

The Free Candy Sessions @ The Liquid Ship, Great Western Road, Glasgow
Free gigs usually featuring three artists every Tuesday and Thursday.

The Satellite Sessions, Glasgow
"All genres of music will be represented, from folk, rock, indie, classical, country, jazz and electronica. We will stage anything that can be done acoustically, free. The Satellite Sessions promises the usual high standard of performers that the Free Candy Sessions has become known for."

Acoustic Music in Fife,
A site put together to let you know about great places to visit in Fife where you can catch live acoustic music.

Dunfermline Folk Club, Dunfermline, Fife
Meets 8:00 every Wednesday Night at The Thistle Tavern, Baldridgeburn, Dunfermline
To get news of Dunfermline Folk Club events by E Mail, request a copy from dfc@dunfermline.ednet.co.uk
For further information contact Gifford Lind on 01383 729673 or Jeanie Gardiner on 01383 725872

Sammy Tam's
Regular Pub Venue in Crossgates, Fife

Crail Folk Club, Crail, Fife
Meets alternate Thursdays at the Golf Hotel, Crail

Folk in Fife
Whats On Newsletter for the Folk and Acoustic scene in Fife

The Kilrymont Ceilidh Band
The Kilrymont Ceilidh Band is a student ceilidh band based in St Andrews in Fife
Tattie Jam
"An outstanding performance of virtuoso musicianship, original compositions both vocal and instrumental, and great vocal harmonies..." (Tarbat Crack) "If you want to see some skilled vocal harmonies and traditional Scottish folk - Tattie Jam will deliver it with personality and talent" (Three Weeks)
Rhythmneel
"Rhythmneel is a six-piece Celtic/rock band based in the Highlands of Scotland for over a decade. They're in high demand for music festivals & venues, marquee gigs, street parties, Highland Games/Gala Dances, corporate functions and other similar events throughout Scotland and overseas; particularly Holland & Germany"

Tarneybackle
"Tarneybackle is one of Scotland's popular folk groups, performing a wide range of traditional and contemporary folk music. They sing mainly Scottish folk songs, adding in some tunes and material from North America and Ireland. Close harmony singing is Tarneybackle's hallmark. Songs are accompanied by a sensitive blend of guitar, mandolin, bouzouki, octave mandola, flute, whistles and percussion."
Matt Smith and Sarah Northcott
Matt Smith and Sarah Northcott are a fiddle and guitar duo playing a mixture of Anglo-Celtic traditional and original music. Based in the Scottish Borders, they have performed at various venues around Scotland and as far afield as the Celts in the Cotswolds Festival (supporting Catriona MacDonald).
Their music ranges from traditional English and Scottish dance tunes, via Scandinavia and Brittany, to original material drawn from a variety of influences. Fiddle and guitar interweave through subtle and intricate arrangements and energetic, driving dance tunes to create an overall sound which is both moving and exhilarating.
Lyrica Celtica
Scotland's Ceilidh Band
"There are ceilidh bands .... and there is 'Scotland's Ceilidh Band'. A Ceilidh band is only as good as its leader and its players. Tony & Donald, the organisers of 'Scotland's Ceilidh Band', come with a 20-year track record in the ceilidh band and Scottish traditional music scene. Few others in the business can provide this depth of expertise and insider-knowledge on how to deliver a memorable performance along with a great party atmosphere."
Hilary Devries
"writes new tunes for folk music that draw strongly on my Scottish background, as well as taking in influences from other countries. Aimed at a wide variety of instruments, including fiddle and recorder"
The Gallivanters
The Gallivanters are professional musicians and have been established as a band for over six years. During that time we have played many weddings, ceilidh dances, birthday parties and corporate events.
We are a five piece Ceilidh Band based in Perthshire comprising both accordion, double bass, fiddle, guitar, mandolin and whistles. The combination of instruments gives a bright and vibrant yet traditional sound.
Mad Parrot Ceilidh Band
"the best rock ceilidh band in Scotland"
Skelpaig
"are an energetic trio of musicians from across the Highland and Islands. Their music is full of variety ranging from beautiful slow airs to driving jigs and reels."
Who`s your mama NOW
Stephen Quigg
"Stephen Quigg has established himself as one of the most popular folk singers in Britain today. He has played at countless venues throughout Scotland, England and Ireland where his festival successes include the prestigious Irvine, Orkney and Inverness Folk Festivals."
Davie Tait
Bo'ness based Singer Songwriter..
Heriot Toun Studio
"Our award winning studio is a purpose built eco-friendly live/work space in the Scottish Borders. Designed for creative people needing a temporary place to work on a project or run a workshop, or for anyone looking for a creative break in a unique location. Used by many musicians as a rehearsal space, it can also be used as a recording space. It provides a living space as well as a work space all under one roof with self catering accommodation for up to 4 people. Only 17mls. south of Edinburgh it is easy to access."

The Howwood Inn, Main Street, Howwood, West Renfrewshire (a short journey from Glasgow City Centre)
The Howwood Inn is the oldest inn in Renfrewshire and one of the oldest in Scotland. It has a unique character with a lively atmosphere and a wide range of roots based music.

Hamilton Folk Club
Meets every second Sunday

The Rowan Tree Folk Club
Meets alternate Fridays with regular guests in Uddingston, South Lanarkshire (a short journey south of Glasgow)


Biggar, South Lanarkshire
Meets on the last Thursday of the month

Falkirk Folk Club
Meets every Thursday Night

Lossiemouth Folk Club
meets every Tuesday at 8.30 p.m. in the Beach Bar, Lossiemouth

Girvan Folk Club, Girvan, Ayrshire
Meets regularly on friday nights.

Irvine Folk Club
In Ayrshire
Aberdeen Folk Club
The longest established Folk Club in Scotland, every Wednesday at 8.30 pm, The Blue Lamp on the Gallowgate, Aberdeen

The Hut Sessions, Gartly, Aberdeenshire
Regular Concerts and Sessions held on the last thursday of every month.

The Lemon Tree
Aberdeen

Cafe Drummond, Aberdeen
Regular acoustic gigs at this Aberdeen venue

The Woodend Barn Arts Centre, Banchory, Aberdeenshire
Regular concerts and monthly session at this Aberdeenshire Arts Centre.

Ugie Folk Club
meets on the 1st Friday of every month at the Crichie Inn at Stuartfield, Aberdeenshire

The Warehouse Theatre, Lossiemouth, Moray
Regular concerts held at this intimate Theatre

Almond Valley Folk Club
Meets 3rd Tuesday of the month at "Tap Shop", Midcalder Inn, Midcalder, West Lothian

Haddington Folk Club, Haddington, East Lothian
Meets every Wednesday at The Mercat Hotel, High Street, Haddington, Lothian

Celtic Roots
BBC Scotland’s traditional and celtic music website for all your musical needs.

Stirling Folk Club
Meets every Monday Nights

The Tolbooth, Stirling
"Stirlings place for Music and the arts"

Fyvie Folk Club
Meets on Wednesday Evenings

Denholm Folk Club
Based in Denholm, Roxburghshire, Meets on Thursdays with some concerts at other times

Rolling Hills Folk Club, Melrose, Roxburghshire
Meets on the first and third Friday with occasional guests.

Scottish Bluegrass Association
The Scottish Bluegrass "Association was set up to promote and develop Bluegrass music. " Their site provides information on Bluegrass events in Scotland, including sessions and concerts as well as organising the Annual Guildtown Festival.

Country Music Scotland
Includes local news and events guide.

www.MusicInScotland.com
For links and details of events and artists etc in Scotland
Leslie Folk Club
Meets on a Wednesday evening in the Burns Pub, Leslie, Fife

Rothes Halls
Glenrothes Conference & Entertainment Centre with healthy folk content.

Glenfarg Folk Club
The Glenfarg Folk Club, meets in the Terrace Bar of The Glenfarg Hotel, in Perthshire, a short 15 mins drive from Perth

Mundell Music, Perthshire
Promotes regular gigs at the Glenfarg Inn, Glenfarg and The Inn at Lathones, Fife

The Lade Inn, Callander, Perthshire
Live folk music every Saturday

Out of the Woods Acoustic Music Club, Dundee
Held on the first Sunday of the month.

The Angus Sessions
"Podcasting in .m4a format, Angus Sessions represents some of the best folk and traditional music around in pubs in Angus, Scotland. The music draws on Scottish and Irish fiddle and pipe tunes and there's a good smattering of folk songs, both old and contemporary from across the world. Sessions featured include: Aboukir Hotel, Carnoustie; Caledonian Hotel, Brechin; Clova Hotel, Glen Clova; and Three Bellies Brae Bar in Kirriemuir The podcast is live and raw, with minimal editing so as to best capture the feeling of a REAL session."

ACOUSTIC MUSIC in PERTH SOCIETY
SECOND & FOURTH THURSDAYS in the FUNCTION SUITE
'THE PLOUGH INN'
JEANFIELD ROAD, PERTH. 8.00pm - 11.00pm
AMPS encourages Able & Disabled musicians, singers, sound engineers, composers, songwriters, lighting engineers, everyone of any age interested in music - Metallica to Mozart. Beginners onwards. Play, compose, write, be a spectator or sing - Do your own thing! - New faces are always welcome.
Annual membership is TEN POUNDS this will give you discounts on special events etc. Entry fee is ONE POUND for Spectators. Performers do NOT pay the entry fee.
For Further Details Please Contact:
Chairman Ian E-Mail: ian.w.robi@blueyonder.co.uk (ref: amps) - Tel: 01738 561445
Membership Secy - Hugh :Tel: 07952 251221
Secretary: Dorothy E-mail; amps@grove2a.fsnet.co.uk
E.mail:amps@grove2a.fsnet.co.uk

Mamas Music Club
"Muthill Acoustic Music Appreciation Society (MAMAS) has been set up to encourage local musicians through session nights and open mic nights. The club embraces all musical styles including folk, blues, jazz, rock and contemporary pop. Part of our aim is to preserve local musical tradition but the main emphasis of the club is fun. Session nights take place on Mondays at 8pm in the Muthill Village Hotel."
Muthill is a small village in Perthshire a short journey from Perth itself.

The Taybank, Dunkeld, Perth
"Described as "Scotland's Musical Meeting Place" it is a centre for Scottish Music and Culture with instrumental classes, concerts and spontaneous music sessions."

The String Jam Club
"The String Jam Club is the premier monthly live unplugged music venue in the Scottish Borders featuring headline acts from throughout Britain as well as up-and-coming local musicians.
The String Jam Club meets on the last Saturday of the month at the Salmon Inn, Bank Street, Galashiels, Scottish Borders."

Scottish Borders Folk Music
provides "information on the "Folk" music scene in the Scottish Borders. That could be described as folk, traditional, acoustic or whatever, but mainly "live". "

Kelso Folk Club
Meets every Friday with a guest on the second Friday of every Month

Lanntair Arts Centre, Stornoway, Isle of Lewis, Western Isles
"An Lanntair promotes an active and diverse events programme from traditional and classical to jazz and rock; as well as Gaelic events which give visitors a sense of the rich oral and cultural heritage of the West Highlands."

Glenuig Hall, Glenuig, by Lochailort, Highlands
Small community centre which holds regular concerts.

Cultural Connections
Celebrating Scotlands Rich Cultural Heritage
Featuring the best of celtic music, song and dance, storytelling and children's entertainment, Cultural Connections specialises in

* providing a wide range and variety of Scottish / Celtic artists;
* organising events large or small;
* consultancy work;
* corporate entertainment;
* Celtic Weddings;
* training and education.

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