Raising a glass to this year’s whisky festivals

SCOTLAND’S whisky festival season is getting underway, with The National Whisky Festival returning to SWG3 in Glasgow tomorrow as part of Celtic Connections. The festival began in 2015 and has grown from its Glasgow base to include events in Aberdeen, Edinburgh, and Inverness. Gareth Croll, the festival’s coordinator, said: “After such an incredible year touring…

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A Week in Whisky: Inverness, The Cairn, and more

Peter Ranscombe ponders another week in whisky with a smile and a wink… NEWS this week of the National Whisky Festival of Scotland reaching the Highlands for the first time. The event will roll into Eden Court in Inverness on 2 July. “Geographically, Inverness is ideally situated for the National Whisky Festival of Scotland, sitting…

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Dandelion to bring two free festivals to Scotland

Two major free outdoor festivals will take place this summer in Glasgow and Inverness. They are part of Dandelion, an ambitious creative programme taking place across Scotland in 2022. Following the arc of the growing season, Dandelion will inspire people to ‘sow, grow and share’ food, music, knowledge and ideas. Taking place over three days,…

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Still time to grab Celtic Connections tickets

Europe’s premier winter music festival, Celtic Connections, is entering the final week of its 2022 edition. There is a packed line-up of shows taking place, both in person at a diverse range of venues in Glasgow, and online via the festival’s digital programme which provides access of more than 12 hours of exclusive performances to…

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Musician and singer ready for her debut solo album

Multi-instrumentalist and singer Megan Henderson will release her debut solo album Pilgrim Souls later this month. Megan, who grew up in Fort William, is a member of the award-winning Scottish folk group Breabach. The album, to be released on January 21, shows Glasgow-based Megan’s is a master of her craft, as she sings as well…

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Making it happen in 2022 at The Royal Conservatoire

It’s the annual celebration of innovation that turns the spotlight on some of the nation’s most exciting young artists. The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland – a world top three destination for performing arts education – has announced the 15 recipients of its Make It Happen Fund, which helps graduates in the early stages of their…

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National whisky festival all ready to return

The National Whisky Festival of Scotland returns to Aberdeen Music Hall this weekend. It will take place on Saturday 18 September as the festival makes its long-awaited return to live events. Keen to follow successful inaugural events in the city, as well as the sell out success of the festival’s annual NWF Glasgow event (part…

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National Whisky Festival of Scotland ready to return

The National Whisky Festival of Scotland has officially confirmed the return of its live exhibition events in 2021. Two editions of the popular Scottish cultural festival are scheduled to take place, in Aberdeen and Edinburgh later this year. Keen to follow successful inaugural events in both cities, as well as the sell out success of…

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Scotland’s lifeboats celebrated in new film

A new release of archive film and video celebrating RNLI communities across Scotland will finally kick off its major Scottish big screen tour later this month. Launch! On the Sea with Scotland’s Lifeboats will premier at Mareel in Lerwick, Shetland on Sunday June 20 at 2pm before visiting cinemas and community halls in lifeboat communities…

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Artists hook up with promoters at Celtic Connections

MORE than 100 international promoters, agents, and record label executives are gathering online for the 21st annual “Showcase Scotland” exposition. The trade show runs alongside the Celtic Connections music festival. Artists usually generate around £3 million in gig bookings and album sales on the back of the industry event. Megan Henderson, who plays fiddle in…

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