Sadly, news has reached us that Mr Ian Walker, owner of the Waverley Bar, passed away just before Christmas. His passing signals the end of an era as the Waverley Bar – the Guid Crack’s home for past a quarter of a century – has now closed. Regardless of its future, we tip our hat … Continued
TRACS launches GIFTING EVERY CHILD, an introduction to Scotland’s traditional heritage Whit sangs, tales an dauncin culd we gie ilka bairn in Scotlan fir a richt guid handsel? Tae stert oot wi as a smidgin, a wee seed whilk micht graw intae muckle trees o pleisur an wunner. Here’s a wee mindin tae begin wi … Continued
The ‘Wee Red Book’ is republished for the first time in over 40 years. 101 Scottish Songs, the influential songbook commonly known as the ‘Wee Bed Book’ is republished for the first time in over 40 years to mark the 50th Anniversary of the Traditional Music and Song Association of Scotland (TMSA). First published in 1962 and conceived by … Continued
Just Enterprise are delighted to announce details of their new programme of business development workshops for winter/spring 2016. Designed specifically for a third sector audience, Just Enterprise learning services increase the business and leadership skills of those employed within the sector. They offer a wide a range of courses, delivered in locations Scotland-wide, for both social entrepreneurs, … Continued
Tasgadh is a fund devolved from Creative Scotland, managed by Fèisean nan Gàidheal and open to organisations and individuals. Tasgadh is designed to provide support for traditional artists and organisations to create, perform, tour and showcase work. The fund can also support professional development projects. Tasgadh cannot support the purchase of equipment nor can the … Continued
The Queen’s New Year Honours list recognise the achievements and service of extraordinary people across the United Kingdom. In this year’s list appears the name of someone well-known in the traditional dance community. Jessie Stuart was awarded the British Empire Medal for her services to Scottish Country Dancing and Old Time Dancing. Congratulations Jessie. Jessie … Continued
JMStrings Entertainment are looking for four-five Scottish traditional dancers and one bagpipe player to perform at nine Scottish themed events in Bahrain between 14-22 January. Performances will be 45 minutes in duration (three sets x 15 minutes). Flights, accommodation, food and transport (to and from airport and events) will be provided. For more informationa, contact … Continued
TAIC FREUMHAN COIMHEARSNACHD 2016-17 A bheil ùidh agaibh beagan taic fhaighinn airson Gàidhlig a bhrosnachadh san sgìre agaibh? Tha an sgeama taic-airgid Taic Freumhan Coimhearsnachd aig Bòrd na Gàidhlig fosgailte a-nis do dh’iarrtasan ùra, gus cuideachadh pròiseactan a bhios a’ brosnachadh agus a’ meudachadh togail agus cleachdadh na Gàidhlig. Gheibhear barrachd fiosrachaidh agus foirm iarrtais air làrach-lìn Bhòrd na Gàidhlig no cuiribh fòn gu 01463 225454, … Continued
Artists working in choreography and movement are invited to submit a proposal for a 10-15 minute work in progress to be performed as part of Dance Base’s Spring 2016 Showcase on Saturday 23rd January at 20.00. The evening is curated by Rosanna Irvine. The showcase is designed to allow artists an opportunity to try out … Continued
Always known as Colin, this great friend to storytelling died just before Christmas. Many tributes to Colin Mackay will record his outstanding public service as teacher and headteacher, memorably at Craigmuir in Pilton, as Scout leader and pioneer in Scouting for disabled youngsters, and as a lifelong church volunteer at St David’s in Broomhouse. However, … Continued
TRACS (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.
