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 Scottish Storytelling Centre invites tenders from suitably qualified and experienced catering companies or individuals for the opportunity to operate the café within the Scottish Storytelling Centre on the Royal Mile. Download the invitation to tender document which fully explains what the Scottish Storytelling Centre does, the expectations for the future of the café and … Continued
Festivals Edinburgh has appointed Julia Amour as its new Director, succeeding Faith Liddell who is stepping down from the role in November. Julia brings significant experience to the position developed across the cultural, economic development and education sectors, having previously held senior positions with the British Council, Scottish Development International and the Scottish Higher Education … Continued
The Scottish Poetry Library is soon to bring some of Scotland’s finest writing to the streets of Edinburgh with BIG WORDS, a new project created in collaboration with the New Waverley development. Launching on the morning of National Poetry Day, 8 October, BIG WORDS will see the Sailor’s Ark building on Canongate adorned with a … Continued
Accompanied by two free CDs and illustrated with original photographs, A Puckle O Sangs contains a rich variety of songs gathered from some of the sangsters and musicians of the North East and makes a wonderful resource for those who love to sing. Designed for performers, teachers and all those interested in the oral tradition, … Continued
All Hands: A Musical Director for a Traditional Music Project in Inverclyde Summary A musician and songwriter with extensive experience of delivering community music projects is required to develop and pilot a traditional music project reaching out to the local community and attracting cruise ship audiences in Greenock. The work generated will be inspired by the heritage of … Continued
Scottish Music Graded Exams FiddleThe new Royal Conservatoire of Scotland’s Scottish Music Graded Exams for Fiddle are ready to order now. A great new selection of tunes for your repertoire. The Glengarry Collection Vol 2 with DVDThis is Angus Grant’s 2nd collection of tunes, stories, history, and photographs from Scotland’s influential contemporary highland fiddler. Contains … Continued
Mr McFall’s Chamber: 20 years of musical adventures From October, Mr McFall’s Chamber are performing five adventurous programmes of music, presenting 20 gigs across the UK and further afield. Four new works have been commissioned to feature in the programmes, alongside a host of unique arrangements and rare gems from across the world. The programme includes Further Distillations … Continued
It’s fitting that while the Queen officially launches the reinstated Borders-to-Edinburgh train line after nearly a fifty year wait, James Spence is getting ready to launch his curated collection of Border folk tales, which is the first in over 20 years. Sir Walter Scott – whom Waverley Station is named in honour of – was … Continued
Just Enterprise is a comprehensive programme designed to help Social Enterprises and budding Social entrepreneurs achieve their trading ambitions. Supported by the Scottish Government, Just Enterprise is committed to the growth and sustainability of Scotland’s third sector and our start up, business support, business recovery, procurement, leadership and learning services are available to help you … 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.
