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.

Traditional Arts & Culture Scotland (TRACS) 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

Scottish International Storytelling Festival Kicks Off Next Week

There’s just one week to go before the world’s largest celebration of storytelling begins. The 35th Scottish International Storytelling Festival’s packed...
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Trad Talk 2024 – Roots Not Tethers

Sat 26 Oct | 10.30am – 4.15pm Scottish Music Centre | Glasgow Trad Talk is the Traditional Music Forum‘s annual event which brings...
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Festival Exhibition by Sarah McFadyen

Take Me To New Lands & Then Take Me Home Opening Event: Sat 5 Oct 3pm to 5pm. All Welcome. Scottish...
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