Unfortunately we encountered some technical problems on Friday 7th May which meant we were unable to show the online concert and Q&A celebrating the launch of Scotland Online: A Directory of Musicians. We have now rescheduled this and invite you to join us on the evening of Tuesday 18th May, 8pm – 9.30pm for some … Continued
ReadWe are delighted to announced that the new directory of musicians is now launched! https://scotlandonline.org/musicians/ Join us tonight (7th May) at 8pm to celebrate the launch with an hour concert, featuring music from Maeve Mackinnon (with Ali Levack & Luc McNally), Rachel Hair & Ron Jappy, David Foley & Jack Smedley (with Jenn Butterworth) followed … Continued
ReadJoin us this Friday 7th May 2021 at 8pm to celebrate the launch of Scotland Online: A Directory of Musicians. Get your tickets here With amazing music from Maeve Mackinnon (with Ali Levack & Luc McNally), Rachel Hair & Ron Jappy, David Foley & Jack Smedley (with Jenn Butterworth) followed by a live Q&A with … Continued
ReadImagine something different. Imagine pasts, futures, or a timeless other. Dip into dreams and desires, old and new, lost worlds and worlds still to become. Imagine from the outside in, and the inside out. What would a different world look like in your dreams? We’re eager to know! SISF 2021 extends an invitation to storytellers, … Continued
ReadHappy International Dance Day! 29th April 2021 Here is the official message for the day from Alkis Raftis – President of the International Dance Council.
ReadWe’re reopening our venue on Friday 30 April! We appreciate your support and patience during the last months, and we kindly ask that you read all the information available below before we welcome you back to the Centre. We’re open from 10am to 6pm Monday – Sunday, with last entry to John Knox House at … Continued
ReadWe are seeking proposals from individuals and organisations for traditional dance events to take place once COVID-19 restrictions are lifted. There are just two weeks left to submit your applications. Apply by 12pm, Friday 30th April 2021 Full details and how to apply, click the link below. Getting People Dancing – Covid Recovery Fund
ReadTraditional Dance Forum of Scotland held a weekend of activity on the 10th and 11th April 2021. Saturday The weekend began with a performance and presentation from Sandra Robertson, Step Dancer. Sandra has danced since childhood. She trained in Highland Dancing for over 10 years gaining a teaching qualification with the BATD. She became interested … Continued
Read(Photo above: Maeve Mackinnon – photo by Paul McNally) The Traditional Music Forum (TMF) and TRACS (Traditional Arts and Culture Scotland) proudly present Scotland Online: A Directory of Musicians, the only comprehensive online resource of its kind, promoting traditional musicians working and recording in Scotland. To celebrate the launch of the directory, TMF have invited … Continued
Read(Photo above: Successful applicant of the fund – Perthshire fiddler and 2017 winner of the BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician of the Year, Charlie Stewart) New fund is supporting 12 freelance musicians to deliver a variety of music projects to young people £40,000 has been awarded to 12 musicians across Scotland to support them … Continued
ReadTRACS (Traditional Arts & Culture Scotland, SCIO SC043009) is a co-operative network which champions our shared traditions of music, song, storytelling, dance, crafts, customs and local languages. TRACS brings together the Traditional Music Forum (SCIO SC042867), the Scottish Storytelling Forum (SCIO SC052330) and the Traditional Dance Forum of Scotland (SCIO SC045085). Together we celebrate the local distinctiveness of Scotland’s places: our intangible cultural heritage. TRACS and the Forums have their registered office at the Scottish Storytelling Centre, 43-45 High Street, Edinburgh EH1 1SR.
