Music, Folk

An up-and-coming young singer-songwriter (who won Best Newcomer at the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards in 2010) with an intricate fingerpicking guitar style and a powerful singing voice.

The Midlands-born singer-songwriter and fingerstyle guitarist plays contemporary folk from his second album The No Testament.

Indie-folk by the Bristol-based singer-songwriter.

The very fine 'nifty, who have a great following and always spread happiness Celtic-style wherever they play.

Open stage event for aspiring performers.

Scotland’s festival of American roots music covers all the American Roots music bases, including blues, country, cajun, gospel, swing and soul. Artists appearing this year include the Mavericks, Patty Griffin, Shelby Lynne, Bettye LaVette, Darrell Scott and the McCrary Sisters. Fill up on workshops, free gigs, local bands…

The 25th anniversary of the festival heralds a line-up combining old favourites and exciting new acts in a programme of concerts, ceilidh, workshops, sessions and the Tradition Bearers Concert, as well as some more unusual events like the World Paper 'n' Comb Championships and the Aqua Ceilidh.

Four-piece roots outfit from Asheville, North Carolina playing old time country, ragtime and western swing.

Indie-rock with elements of folk by the Brighton-based band.

Gentle, thoughtful and mature songs from a major contributor to the folk scene for the last 40 years.

Celtic music from Andy Lang, John Doan and Anna Raine.

A non-serious Highland Games between Ardlui and Beinglass with activities for all the family. Featuring a barbecue, beer tent and folk music.

Traditional music and folk are the focusses of this festival, which offers ceilidhs, concerts, dances, competitions and workshops with a line-up of prestigious guests and local, up-and-coming talent. Informal sessions allow visitors and musicians of all abilities to join in, so bring along your instrument of choice.

Exciting fiddle group from Ayrshire, specialising in contemporary arrangements of Celtic music from around the world.

Highland bluegrass and country blues sounds.

The festival regular and acoustic singer songwriter performs tracks from his fourth studio album.

One man alt.folk act Peter Kelly.

Vibrant, chaotic and upbeat international folk on a plethora of instruments.

Folk-pop from the York-based singer-songwriter.

They've been called 'the Led Zeppelin of the folk world' and 'the U2 of their genre'. Blazin' Fiddles are six extraordinary folk musicians at the peak of their powers.

Blues and folk residency.

Celtic folk from London-based singer-songwriter Ross Wilson.

The Buteyko Institute Trust present an evening of music and entertainment to raise money for the Glasgow School Project, featuring Craig Armstrong, Jerry Burns, Judith Williams, Alistair Ogilvy, Katie O'Halloran, Stu Brown, Nigel Clarke, Lynda Cochraine, Adrian Spina, Penny Black, a string quintet led by Alison Lawrence…

Annual summer school focusing on the connections between Scottish traditional music, Gaelic song and dance, with expert tuition and workshops plus lectures, demonstrations, concerts and ceilidhs, all in the spectacular surroundings of South Uist. Shortlisted as the Best Cultural Event in the Highlands and Islands in 2012.