National Library of Scotland releases chapbooks revealing Battle of Waterloo The 1815 Battle of Waterloo marked a climactic end to the Napoleonic Wars. To commemorate this decisive event, the NLS has released their collection of 78 chapbooks about Napoleon’s wars on the Digital Gallery. These cheaply printed booklets recount events from the late 1790s to the Battle … Continued

AIYF is now in its 43rd year, and aims to bring a diverse multi-arts programme of events to venues in Aberdeen and the North-east through both the Main and Extended Festival programmes. The festival’s commitment to providing a range of traditional music continues this year with week-long summer courses and exciting concerts at a range … Continued

Young SC&T (Scottish Culture & Traditions): July 27th-31st Young SC&T is a great opportunity for children in P4-P7 to develop their skills in traditional music. Players will have the chance to participate alongside experienced tutors, with the aim of extending their repertoire. They will learn from Sharon Hassan, a multi-instrumentalist who has been involved in … Continued

The organisation administering a new fund launched to offer grants for Scottish Traditional Arts is issuing a reminder that the first deadline for applications – 3 July – is getting closer.     The fund – Tasgadh – is devolved from Creative Scotland, managed by Fèisean nan Gàidheal and available to provide support for traditional … Continued

Caimbeulaich à Taobh a Deas Loch Baghasdail – leabhar ùr a’ tighinn a-mach, November 2015. Tha Ceòlas gu bhith a’ foillseachadh roghainn de bhàrdachd leis na Caimbeulaich à  Taobh a Deas Loch Baghasdail a rinneadh trì ginealaich thar ceud bliadhna an Uibhist. Bidh na h-uile eòlach air òrain Ròideag – ‘A Pheigi a Ghràidh’ agus … Continued

From EventScotland: A brand new £200,000 events fund created to develop activity to celebrate Scotland’s achievements in innovation, architecture and design is now open and we are welcoming applications from the events and festivals sector across Scotland for grants of up to £20,000. From textiles to technology, architecture to fashion and design, the year-long programme … Continued

The MU are asking members to contact their MP and ask them to come along to meet the MU on 22 June to hear about the issues that are of concern to musicians. The MU write: “Post-election, we need to get as many MPs as possible from all political parties interested in vital music-related matters. … Continued

EXHIBITION OPENS FROM 10AM – 4PM. LAST ENTRY HALF HOUR BEFORE CLOSING TIME The Singing Kettle have entertained upwards of 5 million children and their parents at their live shows over some 30 years (not to mention the millions who watched them on 8 television series for BBC and ITV). Now, as Cilla and Artie … Continued

Music Pilot Project Older People’s Services, The City of Edinburgh Council This pilot is looking for volunteers to help deliver an exciting new project to share singing in older people’s services, including care homes and day services. Volunteers will sing with service users and help expand community involvement by engaging in a shared interest. We are looking … Continued

The National Centre of Excellence in Traditional Music is pleased to announce the dates for this year’s whole school concert tour. This year’s tour is fairly widespread, partly following on from last year’s S6 tour, but also due to an exciting recording project the Centre has been involved in this session.  There are shows in … Continued