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Eilidh MacInnes from Lochalsh Junior Pipe Band (Photo: Mark F Gibson)

Thousands took part in pipe band championships

Several thousand of the world’s best pipers and drummers turned Paisley into a sea of tartan at the weekend as the town hosted one of...
Garth Knox New Music Performer of the Year Award at the 2019 Scottish Awards for New Music (Photo: Iain Smart)

Scottish Awards for New Music honour talent

The winners of the third annual Scottish Awards for New Music have been announced. The winners were revealed at an event hosted by music writer...

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...

The 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...

A 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...
Nicola Benedetti is coming to the Usher Hall in December with the RSNO

Nicola 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...