What We Do

Bringing together Scotland's performance traditions.

Trad Arts have enjoyed a long and meaningful history in Scotland. For centuries, these art forms served as the main outlet for our creative minds and energies, the vehicle for our emotions & the catalyst in bringing us together.

Some of these traditions have broad roots. Others have been more recently developed. But whatever their origins, they continue to have great significance & value for us today.

TRACS (Traditional Arts and Culture Scotland) brings together Scotland's performance traditions – storytelling, music & dance – to encourage and support collaboration across art forms, and effectively promote traditional art activities, developing partnerships with organisations that can benefit from our resources.

Click 'Play Video' to hear more from TRACS Trustee, Gary West.

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Resources

Delve into the richness of Scotland’s intangible heritage.

Search our database of traditional arts resources, divided into three main categories: dance, music & storytelling.

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The Latest from TRACS

Creating New Music Inspired by Traditional Song

Performer and artist, Josie (Quinie) explores landscape, tradition, folklore and identity through song, writing and visual art. Drawing inspiration from Scots...
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Opportunity: Join the Board of the Traditional Music Forum of Scotland (TMFS)

The Traditional Music Forum of Scotland (TMFS) is seeking up to three new Trustees to join our Board and help drive...
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Scotland’s Living Heritage Takes Centre Stage at Discovery Day

Traditional arts, crafts, music, storytelling and community practice will come together in Edinburgh this May as TRACS (Traditional Arts and Culture...
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