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

Scottish International Storytelling Festival 2026 – Tickets on Sale

Today (Tue 15 Sep) with support from the Scottish Government’s Expanded Festivals Fund, Creative Scotland Multi-Year Funding and the City of...
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Trad Talk 2026 – From Local to International

Sat 7 Nov | 10.30am – 4.15pm The Tolbooth, Stirling From the kitchen to the stadium – local, national, and international...
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Craft in Practice: Brush Making and Basket Weaving

Hear from Simon Cooper as he talks about his journey into becoming a basketeer. What started as a moment of curiosity...
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