Lorraine Kelly will be taking to the dance floor in aid of the STV Children’s Appeal this September, as she dons her kilt for a 24 hour ceilidh extravaganza. After the success of last year’s Shimmy across Scotland which raised £100,000 for the Appeal, the ceilidh challenge will see Lorraine do-si-do-ing her way around the country … Continued
‘The Scottish Storytelling Centre is always an essential stop… the standard is always high and the permanent theatre is one of the nicest venues on the Fringe.’ (David Chadderton, British Theatre Guide) The home of Scotland’s Culture and Edinburgh’s year round multi–arts venue presents fourteen hand-picked productions presenting top quality spoken word, theatre, music and … 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
Oban is getting ready to attempt to break the Guinness World Record Attempt for the most people Scottish Dancing on Saturday 4 July. Wear a sprig of tartan or go the whole hog and wear the full outfit! They need at least 2015 dancers to break the record so everyone is invited to attend, … 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
TRACS (Traditional Arts and Culture Scotland, SCIO SC043009) is a co-operative network which champions our shared traditions of music, song, storytelling, dance, crafts, customs and indigenous languages. Together we celebrate the local distinctiveness of Scotland’s places: our intangible cultural heritage. Registered office at the Scottish Storytelling Centre, 43-45 High Street, Edinburgh EH1 1SR.
