Celebrate 60 years of the Traditional Music and Song Association of Scotland with a star-studded evening of entertainment featuring Barbara Dickson and many other singers and entertainers. ✨🎻 #TMSA60 📍Perth Concert Hall 📅 22nd August 2026 ⏰ 19:30 💰£30/£27 🎟️ → bit.ly/4nGS71Z

Join the North Atlantic Fiddle Convention (NAFCo) as it celebrates its 25th anniversary in Aberdeen, 24–28 June 2026! Enjoy 5 days of concerts, workshops, sessions, talks, dance, family events & more. Open to musicians and music lovers alike. Tickets: northatlanticfiddle.com #NAFCo2026 #Aberdeen

Choral Connections – Sat 6 June 2026, 7.15–9.30pm, Stirling Castle An evening of Gaelic & Icelandic choral music with Stirling Gaelic Choir and Iceland's Söngfjelagið choir. Tickets: Range £9-£15 - Family ticket £45 10% off for Historic Scotland members www.historicenvironment.scot/visit-a-plac...

On 9 June Leith Folk Club will welcome The Knackered Ramblers - Grammy-winning mandolin player Mike Compton and celebrated Appalachian musician Laura Boosinger - for a rare night of old-time music, stories, harmonies and mountain songs. Leith Folk Club, Edinburgh pay.sumup.com/b2c/QYTJOTW1

On Saturday 6 June at 2:15 pm , Friends of Wighton are hosting a presentation featuring songs and stories, with songs, tunes and recitations from Burns Club members including Sheena Wellington reflecting on Burns and what he means for Scots music and culture. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/sheena-bur...

The 16th HAAL takes place 5th – 7th June around Portsoy! It's a full weekend of music, stories, workshops and traditional talent – expect singarounds and seaside shanties to headline concerts and heartfelt tributes. bothyfolk.org

On 30 May the British Pipe Band Championships start at the Royal Highland Centre! A great day out for all the family. www.royalhighlandcentre.co.uk/event/britis...

The Kim Carnie Band will be playing in Comrie White Church this Saturday 23rd May at 8pm. Renowned for her tender yet powerful vocals, Kim blends traditional Gaelic roots with cinematic, contemporary soundscapes. www.tickettailor.com/events/chris...

The Luke Daniels trio play their first Hypercoaster Music gig on 12 June, St Mary's Church, Broughty Ferry. They fuse English, Irish, and Scottish traditional tunes with global influences to create something vibrant, vital, and utterly unique. Tickets at www.hypercoastermusic.com/copy-of-my-d...

We are profoundly saddened to hear about the passing of two of our Honorary members over the past week, Professor Ian Russell MBE and Aonghas Grant senior, as well as folk singer and beloved member of the Balerno Club, Morag Dunbar. A massive loss for the Scottish folk and trad scene.

A new exhibition tracing the first ten years of the Lindsay System visits venues across Scotland in 2026, combining instrument design, live music, research and public engagement in a project rooted in the living traditions of Scottish bellows piping. Opens at An Lanntair, Stornoway, 19 May–13 June

Edinburgh Tradfest is still in full swing! Check out the schedule at edinburghtradfest.com/schedule to take part in some excellent workshops, craft events and singarounds.

The new film "Celebrating Jimmy Hutchison" is now up on Vimeo - free to view for about a week only. The film explores and celebrates one of Scotland's most invaluable tradition bearers, the singer and weaver Jimmy Hutchison. vimeo.com/1186991274/4... Search Vimeo for Trad Treasures: Jimmy Hutchison

Only two weeks now til Fifesing begins! From 15th - 17th May, this traditional singing festival presents a unique opportunity to meet singers and hear traditional song in an informal gathering, where you can participate in concerts, workshops and singarounds.

Ketu will be performing a FREE public concert in Edinburgh this Saturday! This energetic fusion band draws inspiration from their vibrant cultures and is influenced by Jazz, Indian Classical, Trad, West African rhythms and more. www.citizenticket.com/events/piano...

How Serene are hosting a Trad Singing Circle with guest singer Natalie Chalmers next Sunday at the Ivory Hotel, Glasgow! Bring a song to share or just come listen! Suggested donation £5-10

Northern Streams starts TOMORROW! Come along to the Scottish Storytelling Centre for an incredible weekend of concerts, workshops and sessions held by artists and musicians from all across the North Atlantic. Absolutely NOT to be missed! Tickets and more information available at

Pop along to Turriff and District Pipe Band's annual Bothy Ballad Competition on Sunday 19th April for an exciting traditional music event. Doors open at 12.30pm, competition starts at 1.30pm. Raffle, cheese and bread . Entry £5

Northern Streams is happening THIS WEEKEND! Taking place at the Scottish Storytelling Centre, artists from all across the North Atlantic will be hosting concerts workshops and sessions throughout this fantastic two-day event. Tickets and more information available at northernstreams.org

Scots Music Group Term 3 classes begin on 21st of April - see the SMG website for full details of the classes and short courses on offer this Spring: www.scotsmusicgroup.org

Self-Promotion & Booking Gigs Workshop at CatStrand, Castle Douglas on Saturday 9 May. The workshop will include practical exercises such as writing a pitch to programmers, and some things to consider if you are considering applying for funding. www.ticketsource.co.uk/tradmusicfor...

Ketu will be performing a vibrant FREE public concert in Edinburgh on Saturday 25th April! This energetic fusion band draws inspiration from their vibrant cultures and is influenced by Jazz, Indian Classical, Trad, West African rhythms and more. www.citizenticket.com/events/piano...

The FifeSing Traditional Singing Festival is taking place 15 - 17 May! A unique opportunity to meet singers and hear traditional song in an informal gathering and participate in concerts, workshops and singarounds. Various venues across Freuchie.

Celebrating its 45th anniversary this year, the Edinburgh International Harp Festival returns on 14-16 April with a programme of musical concerts, courses and workshops! George Watson's College, Edinburgh, EH10 5EG Tickets and more info at www.harpfestival.co.uk

Funding & Finances for Musicians Fri 17 Apr An Lanntair, Stornoway The workshop is aimed at traditional musicians and organisations who are interested in applying for future arts funding, or who have a great project idea but don’t know where to begin. www.ticketsource.co.uk/tradmusicfor...

Oban International Shanty Festival takes place from 19 - 21 June! You can expect three days of rip-roaring songs and music of the sea amidst the spectacular scenery of the Western Highlands, performed by great musicians from France, the Netherlands, USA, England and Scotland.

Northern Streams is coming up next month! Run by the TMSA Edinburgh and Lothians branch, this exciting festival features Nordic and Scottish music, song and dance with concerts, workshops and sessions from both up-and-coming and established artists. www.northernstreams.org

This Friday, Travelling Trad invites you on a musical journey across borders and cultures. 3 outstanding acts come together at the Scottish Storytelling Centre to showcase the richness of contemporary folk from around the world.

The programme for the 2026 Haal festival in Portsoy has been announced! Celebrating its 16th year over the weekend of 5 - 7 June, the festival will bring together top performers from across Scotland, England, Ireland and as far afield as Australia. Tickets from Bob Philips at [email protected]

The North Atlantic Song Convention (NASC) returns to Edinburgh's Scottish Storytelling Centre from 6-8 March 2026 for a celebration of traditional folk song and singing from across the North Atlantic Region. Tickets at scottishstorytellingcentre.online.red61.co.uk/event/913:64...

Renew Your Musical Repertoire with some excellent, newly published releases fromTaigh na Teud! From timeless classics to avant-garde innovations for all instruments, you can find some wonderful traditional song and music books at ScotlandsMusic.com

Make sure to pop along to The World's Room at Edinburgh's Cumberland Bar tomorrow night to experience the wonderful Alison McMorland live! 12th February, 8pm, Cumberland Bar, Cumberland Street, Edinburgh

The TMSA Muckle Sing is happening on Saturday 21st Feb! Come along for an event for community singing groups and for individual singers, including morning and afternoon workshops, a performance platform and a short concert from our tutor. All welcome.

Huge congratulations to Aberdeenshire harpist Rachel Groves who has been named the BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician for 2026! 🎉

Seachdain na Gàidhlig (World Gaelic Week) is happening 23rd Feb - 1st March! Celebrating Scottish Gaelic across the globe, you can expect everything from dances and talks to baking and walks, a packed programme is guaranteed! More information at seachdainnagaidhlig.scot

Last weekend for the House of Song at Celtic Connections - hosted on Friday and Saturday nights 10.30pm-1am by Scott Gardiner, at the Novotel Hotel, Pitt Street, Glasgow G2 4DT. All welcome for songs and great craic!

The Edinburgh Highland Reel & Strathspey Society is returning to The Queen's Hall on 1st Feb to present another varied programme of traditional Scottish fiddle music! Tickets and more info at www.thequeenshall.net/whats-on/edi...

Fiona Soe Paing brings SAND, SILT, FLINT to Celtic Connections on 27 Jan. Haunting live vocals, striking visuals, and archival audio fragments and recorded contributions from premier Scottish instrumentalists. www.celticconnections.com/event/1/fion...

The TMSA Young Trad Tour is going ahead THIS WEEKEND! Featuring winners & finalists of the BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician of the Year Competition from 2025 and 2024, this is one concert you definitely don't want to miss out on! www.celticconnections.com/event/7/tmsa...

Folk at the Salmon Bothy & Portsoy 75 Club are hosting a joint Bothy Ballads and Burns event on Saturday 21st February 2026. Enjoy a two-course meal and a dram, with entertainment from Bothy Ballad Champion Geordie Morrison and more. Tickets £25 each are available now from Bob Philips

Pop along to House of Song - a session where anyone is welcome to come and join the music! Open to singers and listeners alike, this calm and warm session is free to attend and is a partnership between Celtic Connections and the TMSA. www.celticconnections.com/event/117/ho...

Only 2 days to go til our MASSIVE 60th Anniversary concert at Celtic Connections... Have you got your tickets yet? 👀 www.celticconnections.com/event/1/tmsa...

In 10 days time the TMSA Young Trad Tour will be taking place at Celtic Connections! Come along for a concert featuring winners & finalists of the BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician of the Year Competition from 2025 and 2024. www.celticconnections.com/event/7/tmsa...

The TMSA Anniversary Concert is THIS SATURDAY! Celebrating an incredible 60 years of bringing people together through traditional music and song, we'll be hosting our veryn own concert at Celtic Connections this 17th Jan www.celticconnections.com

House of Song begins next week! 🎉 Open to singers and listeners alike, this calm and warm session is free to attend and is a partnership between Celtic Connections and the TMSA (Traditional Music &Song Association of Scotland) www.celticconnections.com/event/117/ho...

On the 17th Jan, the TMSA will be proudly celebrating 60 years of bringing people together by putting on an incredible anniversary concert at Celtic Connections! Tickets available at www.celticconnections.com

The North Atlantic Song Convention will take place 6 to 8 March 2026 at the Scottish Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh, bringing together singers, scholars and enthusiasts from across the North Atlantic region for concerts, workshops, panel discussions and song circles. www.northatlanticsong.com

Registration for Ceòlas Summer School is now open! Sgoil Shamhraidh (Summer School), brings together world-class Gaelic, Scottish and Cape Breton tutors, and offers a rich programme of lessons, workshops, concerts, cèilidhs, and community events throughout the week. Register at ceolas.co.uk

Alt-folk artist Fiona Soe Paing brings Sand, Silt, Flint to Celtic Connections on Tuesday 27 January at 8pm. A blend of traditional ballads, electronics, archival and field recordings in a contemporary re-framing of folklore from Northeast Scotland. www.celticconnections.com/event/1/fion...

A public petition has been launched calling on BBC Radio Scotland to reverse its planned removal of The Iain Anderson Show, highlighting concerns about the potential impact on Scottish music, late-night cultural programming, and airtime for emerging artists. www.change.org/p/save-the-i...