Music
The Who guitarist Pete Townshend records album with Wigtown band
The Who guitarist Pete Townshend has recorded an album with a pair of musicians based in Wigtown – after being blown away by their music. The rock legend said the work of musicians Ben Please and Beth Porter – The Bookshop Band – was extraordinary and he decided to get in touch with them to…
Read MoreAnna Massie: ‘If folk smile when they’re listening to Two Down, I’ll be very happy’
Musician, presenter and producer Anna Massie on releasing her first solo album in 20 years and how the trad music industry has changed in the last two decades. And we pick three songs from the album for you to have a listen to… I’ve worked on lots of albums with various bands since my…
Read MoreLocharber Live: Gary Innes reboots popular music festival which wound down 30 years ago
It captivated music fans from across the Highlands 30 years ago. But now festival Lochaber Live is being rebooted thanks to renowned musician Gary Innes. The event used to be a landmark show on the festival calendar in the 80s and 90 before winding down to a smaller-scale concert. But broadcaster Gary Innes, from Spean…
Read MoreListen: Musician bring stories of islanders to life 100 years after mass emigration
Gaelic singer Mairi MacMillan has created a stunning rendition of a centuries old island song, depicting life on South Uist during the 1920s. The moving single, Fàgail Bhornais, which translates to Leaving Bornish, was originally penned by Donald MacDonald from Bòrnais in South Uist. The song reflects on island life before the mass emigration which…
Read MoreRenowned Scottish composer returns to Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
He’s one of the world’s most successful composers having scored music for more than 60 major films, from Harry Potter to Murder on the Orient Express. But now Patrick Doyle has returned to his Royal Conservatoire of Scotland roots to inspire the next generation of musicians, becoming Patron of the Junior Conservatoire of Music. It’s…
Read MoreRenowned Scottish composer returns to Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
He’s one of the world’s most successful composers having scored music for more than 60 major films, from Harry Potter to Murder on the Orient Express. But now Patrick Doyle has returned to his Royal Conservatoire of Scotland roots to inspire the next generation of musicians, becoming Patron of the Junior Conservatoire of Music. It’s…
Read MoreListen: Hebridean Baker hoping for number one with Gaelic rendition of Auld Lang Syne
The Hebridean Baker Coinneach MacLeod is hoping for a number one hit after releasing a Gaelic rendition of Auld Lang Syne. Previous winners of the Royal National Mòd, Coinneach and his partner Peter MacQueen have joined forces as the Hogmanay Boys to sing Air Sgàth nan Iomadh Linn. Swapping his kitchen for the recording studio,…
Read MoreScottish chorus group makes history by placing sixth in the world
A Scottish chorus group has made history by placing sixth in the world – the highest ever placement for a UK chorus. Edinburgh based Forth Valley Chorus competed in the annual Sweet Adelines International Barbershop competition, held in Louisville, Kentucky, earlier this month. The group went up against 32 choruses from the USA, Canada, Australia,…
Read MoreScotland’s most remote nightclub to open in Ullapool
Scotland’s most remote nightclub is set to open in Ullapool. The new community-centric club night series, baile/baile, will take place at The Ceilidh Place Venue, a 100-capacity music venue in the heart of the village. The first club night in the series takes place on 4 November. Set up by Ullapool local, 27-year-old Sigi Whittle,…
Read MoreRare photos of the Beatles in Scotland sell for nearly £10k
A collection of never-before-seen photos of the Beatles performing in Scotland sold for nearly £10,000 at auction. The 50 black and white pictures were taken during a show in Dundee on 20 October 1964. In one of the pictures drummer Ringo plays the piano with a cigarette in his mouth while Paul has a go…
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