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Join us to:<br />

Keep up to date with traditional music events<br />

happening in your area through our website<br />

which is continually updated - www.tmsa.org.uk<br />

Send us details about your folk club, session,<br />

event or festival to be added to our on-line listing.<br />

Become a member of an organisation promoting,<br />

preserving <strong>and</strong> passing on music <strong>and</strong> song<br />

traditions of Scotl<strong>and</strong> since 1966. Joining is<br />

simple - complete the form at the back of this<br />

calendar or sign up on-line through our website.<br />

Attend one of our local <strong>TMSA</strong> Branch events<br />

- including festivals, concerts, workshops <strong>and</strong><br />

sessions. For more details visit - www.tmsa.org.uk<br />

office@tmsa.org.uk • 0792 253 3915<br />

www.tmsa.org.uk<br />

@<strong>TMSA</strong>Scotl<strong>and</strong><br />

The <strong>Traditional</strong> <strong>Music</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Song</strong> Association of Scotl<strong>and</strong> is a Company Limited by Guarantee<br />

registered in Scotl<strong>and</strong> No: 199976 <strong>and</strong> a Scottish Charity No: SC003819.<br />

Registered Office: c/o The Drill Hall, 30-38 Dalmeny Street, Edinburgh EH6 8RG.<br />

The <strong>TMSA</strong> acknowledges project funding from Creative Scotl<strong>and</strong>.


Contents<br />

SPRING<br />

February, March, April<br />

SUMMER<br />

May, June, July, August<br />

FOLK CLUB LISTINGS<br />

<strong>TMSA</strong> EVENTS CALENDAR SURVEY<br />

AUTUMN<br />

September, October, November<br />

WINTER<br />

December, January<br />

JOIN THE <strong>TMSA</strong><br />

INDEX<br />

Keys to Symbols<br />

Access for disabled people*<br />

Limited access for disabled people*<br />

4<br />

10<br />

21<br />

26<br />

28<br />

Camping facilities at or nearby the venue<br />

Children welcome<br />

Festival Workshops<br />

Festival organised by the <strong>TMSA</strong><br />

Festival affiliated to the <strong>TMSA</strong><br />

15<br />

19<br />

31<br />

*Information about disabled access to venues is correct at time of<br />

going to print. In the interval between publication <strong>and</strong> the day of<br />

the event, venues may occasionally change due to circumstances<br />

beyond the control of the event organisers. The <strong>TMSA</strong> recommends<br />

that readers contact event organisers directly in advance of<br />

attending the event to check access to individual venues.<br />

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Check out the website for dates of the<br />

Young Trad Tour 2012/<strong>2013</strong> later this year,<br />

along with any new CDs!<br />

Do you have an event or festival you<br />

would like to promote in<br />

Scotl<strong>and</strong> or worldwide<br />

to people who are interested in<br />

Scottish traditional music <strong>and</strong> song?<br />

For more details, plus how you can<br />

become an affiliated member visit:<br />

www.tmsa.org.uk<br />

or tel: +44 (0) 792 253 3915<br />

Copy deadline for the 2014<br />

printed <strong>TMSA</strong> <strong>Event</strong> <strong>Calendar</strong> is<br />

30 November <strong>2013</strong>.<br />

NB: We can list events on the website at any<br />

point. Email the details to office@tmsa.org.uk


Convener’s Welcome<br />

Welcome to the <strong>TMSA</strong><br />

<strong>Event</strong> <strong>Calendar</strong> <strong>2013</strong><br />

edition. For over 20 years,<br />

the <strong>TMSA</strong> has been<br />

gathering together listings<br />

of events, folk clubs <strong>and</strong><br />

sessions across Scotl<strong>and</strong>,<br />

in both a hard copy<br />

format <strong>and</strong> online.<br />

We thank those event<br />

organisers <strong>and</strong> advertisers<br />

without whom we would<br />

not be able to produce<br />

the <strong>Calendar</strong>. Please<br />

support them by<br />

attending the events <strong>and</strong><br />

using their services.<br />

Many more events <strong>and</strong> details are added to our website<br />

as we go through the year so please check on our<br />

website regularly – www.tmsa.org.uk. - <strong>and</strong>, if you’re not<br />

a <strong>TMSA</strong> member yet, you can find details of how to join<br />

<strong>and</strong> avail yourself of numerous benefits!<br />

Whether a resident of Scotl<strong>and</strong> or visitor, we would<br />

appreciate it if you could fill out the survey located in<br />

the middle of this <strong>Calendar</strong> (also available online) which<br />

is aimed at helping <strong>TMSA</strong> improve this publication <strong>and</strong><br />

our other services. Plus you could WIN a prize!<br />

We wish you a year full of great music <strong>and</strong> song!<br />

Fiona Campbell<br />

National Convener<br />

<strong>TMSA</strong> Patrons:<br />

Aly Bain MBE, Dr Margaret Bennett, Dr Phil Cunningham,<br />

Dr Barbara Dickson OBE, Archie Fisher,<br />

Dr Sheena Wellington.<br />

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FEBRUARY<br />

TOLBOOTH TRADITIONAL MUSIC WORKSHOPS<br />

................Monday evenings, term time 5.30 -8.30pm<br />

SGOIL CHIÙIL NA GÀIDHEALTACHD........1-2 February<br />

THE SCOTTISH FIDDLE ORCHESTRA, PERTH<br />

......................................................................9 February<br />

SINGERS’ GATHERING <strong>2013</strong>.........................9 February<br />

MARCH<br />

THE SCOTTISH FIDDLE ORCHESTRA, YORK...... 9 March<br />

ABERDEEN COMPETITION & CEILIDH DAY....16 March<br />

TRAD TALK....................................................... 23 March<br />

APRIL<br />

EDINBURGH INTERNATIONAL HARP FESTIVAL<br />

........................................................................5-10 April<br />

GLENFARG FOLK FEAST <strong>2013</strong>......................12-14 April<br />

THE SCOTTISH FIDDLE ORCHESTRA, ABERDEEN<br />

............................................................................20 April<br />

TRADFEST...............................................24 April - 6 May<br />

NORTHERN STREAMS <strong>2013</strong>...........................26-27 April<br />

4 SPRING<br />

Fill in our quick survey on<br />

page 19 to WIN a prize!


TOLBOOTH TRADITIONAL MUSIC<br />

WORKSHOPS<br />

Monday evenings, term time, 5.30 - 8.30pm<br />

Tolbooth <strong>Music</strong> <strong>and</strong> Arts Venue, Jail Wynd, Stirling, FK8 1DE<br />

<strong>Traditional</strong> music workshops aimed at children <strong>and</strong> young<br />

people aged 10-18 attending Stirling Council schools.<br />

Beginners (1 yr experience of instrument) to advanced.<br />

Led by Lori Watson, Innes Watson <strong>and</strong> Claire Mann.<br />

Tel. 01786 274 000 | 01786 274 014<br />

tolbooth@stirling.gov.uk<br />

www.stirling.gov.uk/tolbooth<br />

SGOIL CHIÙIL NA GÀIDHEALTACHD<br />

1 - 2 February The National Centre of Excellence in<br />

<strong>Traditional</strong> <strong>Music</strong>, Plockton High School Open Days<br />

In High School? Passionate about traditional <strong>Music</strong>? If<br />

you already play to a high st<strong>and</strong>ard or show genuine<br />

potential to do so, why not audition for Sgoil Chiùil na<br />

Gàidhealtachd?<br />

Tel. 01599 544 706<br />

dougie.pincock@highl<strong>and</strong>.gov.uk<br />

www.musicplockton.org<br />

THE SCOTTISH FIDDLE ORCHESTRA IN PERTH<br />

9 February Horsecross Concert Hall, Mill Street, Perth<br />

The SFO performs lively <strong>and</strong> original arrangement of<br />

traditional Scottish music, <strong>and</strong> more recent compositions.<br />

Concerts usually also include pipers, dancers <strong>and</strong> singers.<br />

Our annual event in Perth<br />

Tel. 01738 621 031 (Box Office)<br />

secretary@sfo.org.uk • www.sfo.org.uk<br />

SINGERS’ GATHERING <strong>2013</strong><br />

<strong>TMSA</strong> EDINBURGH AND LOTHIANS BRANCH<br />

9 February Queen Margaret Hall, Linlithgow, EH49 7JA<br />

A day of workshops for community singing groups <strong>and</strong><br />

individuals, with group performance opportunities.<br />

Tutors: S<strong>and</strong>ra Kerr, Barbara Dymock, Aileen Carr.<br />

Focussing on technique, repertoire <strong>and</strong> singing together.<br />

Evening Concert: featuring S<strong>and</strong>ra Kerr, Barbara Dymock<br />

with Chris Marra, <strong>and</strong> Natalie Chalmers, <strong>TMSA</strong> Young<br />

<strong>Traditional</strong> Singer of Merit.<br />

Tel. 0131 449 5278 | 07762 101 002<br />

eltmsa@yahoo.co.uk<br />

www.eltmsa.org.uk<br />

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THE SCOTTISH FIDDLE ORCHESTRA IN YORK<br />

9 March York Barbican, Paragon Street, York<br />

The SFO performs lively <strong>and</strong> original arrangement of<br />

traditional Scottish music, <strong>and</strong> more recent compositions.<br />

Concerts usually also include pipers, dancers <strong>and</strong> singers.<br />

SFO returns to York after 8 years.<br />

Tel. 0844 854 2757<br />

secretary@sfo.org.uk<br />

www.sfo.org.uk<br />

ABERDEEN COMPETITION AND<br />

CEILIDH DAY<br />

16 March Boys Brigade Headquarters, Crimon Place,<br />

Aberdeen<br />

<strong>Traditional</strong> music <strong>and</strong> song competitions including<br />

competition for Clarsach. Also tune writing <strong>and</strong> song<br />

writing competitions. Evening Ceilidh session.<br />

Tel. 01224 314 795<br />

www.tmsa.org.uk - Aberdeen Branch page<br />

shirley.watt795@btinternet.com<br />

TRAD TALK: THE TRADITIONAL MUSIC<br />

FORUM CONFERENCE<br />

23 March Royal Conservatoire of Scotl<strong>and</strong>,<br />

Renfield St, Glasgow<br />

The traditional music community’s annual networking,<br />

information <strong>and</strong> inspiration sharing event, organised by<br />

the <strong>Traditional</strong> <strong>Music</strong> Forum.<br />

Tel. 07825 788 861 | 0131 556 1229<br />

info@traditionalmusicforum.org<br />

www.traditionalmusicforum.org<br />

EDINBURGH INTERNATIONAL<br />

HARP FESTIVAL<br />

5 - 10 April Merchiston Castle School, Colinton Road,<br />

Edinburgh<br />

An international line-up of top musicians will join the<br />

cream of Scottish players when the Edinburgh<br />

International Harp Festival celebrates the instrument at<br />

this magical series of events.<br />

Tel. 0131 554 0212<br />

office@harpfestival.co.uk<br />

www.harpfestival.co.uk<br />

6 SPRING


GLENFARG FOLK FEAST <strong>2013</strong><br />

12 - 14 April Glenfarg Hotel & Village Hall, Glenfarg<br />

Friendly festival in its 35th year, with exciting an exciting line<br />

up (closing act Karine Polwart!), children’s event, Ceilidh,<br />

original song competition, puff-a-box <strong>and</strong> lots of sessions<br />

<strong>and</strong> sing-a-rounds. All in lovely surroundings.<br />

Tel: 01577 830 611 | 07836 534 564<br />

info@glenfargfolkclub.com<br />

www.glenfargfolkclub.com<br />

THE SCOTTISH FIDDDLE ORCHESTRA IN<br />

ABERDEEN<br />

20 April Aberdeen <strong>Music</strong> Hall<br />

The SFO performs lively <strong>and</strong> original arrangements of<br />

traditional Scottish music, <strong>and</strong> more recent compositions.<br />

Concerts usually also include pipers, dancers <strong>and</strong> singers.<br />

With Bucksburn Juvenile Pipe B<strong>and</strong>.<br />

Tel. 01224 641 122 (Box Office)<br />

secretary@sfo.org.uk • www.sfo.org.uk<br />

www.harpfestival.co.uk


TRADFEST<br />

24 April - 6 May Storytelling Centre, 43-45 High Street,<br />

Edinburgh, EH1 1SR<br />

Authentic culture combines with contemporary edge in<br />

a spectacular showcase of Scotl<strong>and</strong>’s song, story, crafts,<br />

music <strong>and</strong> dance, celebrating the vibrant arts of tradition<br />

in a feast of entertainment.<br />

Tel. 0131 556 9579 | 0131 652 3272<br />

lindsay@scottishstorytellingcentre.com<br />

www.scottishstorytellingcentre.co.uk<br />

NORTHERN STREAMS <strong>2013</strong><br />

26 - 27 April Edinburgh<br />

Festival celebrating Nordic <strong>and</strong> British music, song <strong>and</strong><br />

dance through concert, workshops <strong>and</strong> sessions. Part<br />

of Edinburgh’s new Tradfest, we have a mix of new <strong>and</strong><br />

returning performers from Denmark, Norway, Sweden <strong>and</strong><br />

Scotl<strong>and</strong><br />

Tel. 07951 918 366<br />

eltmsa@yahoo.co.uk<br />

www.eltmsa.org.uk<br />

www.northernstreams.org<br />

8 SPRING


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MAY<br />

GIRVAN FOLK FESTIVAL..........................................3-5 May<br />

FIFESING <strong>2013</strong>: THE FIFE TRADITIONAL<br />

SINGING FESTIVAL.......................................10-12 May<br />

A DAY OF SONG.................................................11 May<br />

STRICHEN FESTIVAL - THE BUCHAN HERITAGE SOCIETY<br />

.......................................................................17-19 May<br />

ORKNEY FOLK FESTIVAL................................23-26 May<br />

KNOCKENGORROCH WORLD CEILIDH 2012<br />

.......................................................................23-26 May<br />

THE BORDER GAITHERIN.....................31 May - 2 June<br />

JUNE<br />

LOANHEAD MUSIC FESTIVAL.......................14-16 June<br />

KEITH FESTIVAL..............................................14-16 June<br />

THE SCOTTISH FIDDLE ORCHESTRA, EDINBURGH<br />

...........................................................................15 June<br />

JULY<br />

CEÒLAS UIBHIST...............................................7-12 July<br />

25TH STONEHAVEN FOLK FESTIVAL.............11-14 July<br />

DUNEDIN INTERNATIONAL FOLK DANCE FESTIVAL<br />

.......................................................................21-27 July<br />

THE TRADITIONAL SINGING WEEKEND AT CULLERLIE<br />

.......................................................................26-28 July<br />

SING OR SINK.....................................................27 July<br />

AUGUST<br />

AUCHTERMUCHTY FESTIVAL (<strong>TMSA</strong>)<br />

TRADITIONAL MUSIC WEEKEND.................9-11 August<br />

INNERLEITHEN MUSIC FESTIVAL................16-18 August<br />

MULL OF KINTYRE MUSIC FESTIVAL..........22-25 August<br />

10 SUMMER


GIRVAN FOLK FESTIVAL<br />

3 - 5 May Various Venues<br />

Three concert venues, competitions, ceilidh dance,<br />

children’s events, sessions for tunes <strong>and</strong> songs. Open<br />

stage <strong>and</strong> workshops. Secure campsite.<br />

Tel. 01560 321 102<br />

margaretmacrae@btinternet.com<br />

www.girvanfolkfestival.co.uk<br />

FIFESING <strong>2013</strong>: THE FIFE TRADTIONAL<br />

SINGING FESTIVAL<br />

10 - 12 May Fife Animal Park, Birniefield, Collessie, Fife<br />

A unique opportunity to hear a selection of the finest<br />

exponent of traditional singing to be found today - <strong>and</strong>,<br />

of course, to participate in singing at sessions <strong>and</strong><br />

singarounds.<br />

Tel. 01337 830 773<br />

fifesing@springthyme.myzen.co.uk<br />

peter.shepheard@connectfree.co.uk<br />

www.springthyme.co.uk/fifesing<br />

A DAY OF SONG<br />

11 May The Elphinstone Institute<br />

As part of the University’s May Festival, the Institute is<br />

hosting a day of song with workshops, a talk <strong>and</strong> a<br />

concert, focusing on the songs in the Greig-Duncan Folk<br />

<strong>Song</strong> Collection.<br />

Tel. 01224 272 996<br />

t.a.mckean@abdn.ac.uk<br />

www.abdn.ac.uk/elphinstone<br />

STRICHEN FESTIVAL - BUCHAN HERITAGE SOCIETY<br />

17 - 19 May Ritchie Hall, Strichen, Aberdeenshire<br />

Pre festival dance on Friday night with Steven Carcary<br />

<strong>and</strong> Wayne Robertson. Saturday all day competitions for<br />

traditional song, music, story <strong>and</strong> verse. Prize winners<br />

concert with Robbie Shepherd at 6.30, Ceilidh 9pm.<br />

Farewell Ceilidh Sunday afternoon 2pm.<br />

Tel. 01779 821 301 (ask for Vi May)| 01771 637 344<br />

info@buchanheritagesociety.co.uk<br />

www.buchanheritagesociety.co.uk<br />

ORKNEY FOLK FESTIVAL<br />

23-26 May Centred in Stromness, but events in other<br />

parishes <strong>and</strong> isles<br />

Concerts, ceilidhs, dances, clubs, pub sessions, open<br />

stage, youth concert, fiddlers rally, talks!<br />

Tel. 07543 013 006 | 01856 851 331<br />

info@orkneyfolkfestival.com<br />

www.orkneyfolkfestival.com


KNOCKENGORROCH WORLD CEILIDH <strong>2013</strong><br />

23 - 26 May Knockengorroch Farm, Carsphairn, Castle Douglas<br />

Family friendly world/roots/taditional music festival in a<br />

stunning upl<strong>and</strong> location in the Galloway Hills. Five stages<br />

feature a range of musical genres plus sessions, open mic,<br />

dance tent, workshops, childrens’s activities, cinema,<br />

sauna, hot showers, fireshows, communal bonfire <strong>and</strong><br />

more!<br />

Tel. 01644 460 662<br />

info@knockengorroch.org.uk<br />

www.knockengorroch.org.uk<br />

THE BORDER GAITHERIN<br />

31 May - 2 June Various venues in Coldstream<br />

Join us once again for a memorable weekend of top<br />

quality music, workshops, concerts, sessions <strong>and</strong> singarounds<br />

plus a fantastic late night ‘Session A697’, Open<br />

Stage competitions <strong>and</strong> other performance opportunities.<br />

Town camping. Make Coldstream the’place to be’.<br />

Tel. 01573 224 920| 07714 335 375<br />

bordergaitherin<strong>2013</strong>@gmail.com<br />

www.bordergaitherin.com<br />

LOANHEAD MUSIC FESTIVAL<br />

14 - 16 June Various venues, Loanhead<br />

Now in its 13th year, features pub sessions, concert, open<br />

mic event, workshops, craft fair, plus the ever-popular<br />

<strong>Song</strong>writing <strong>and</strong> Recycled instrument competitions. Flat,<br />

central campsite.<br />

Tel. 07092 876 798<br />

admin@loanheadfest.co.uk<br />

www.loanheadfest.co.uk<br />

KEITH FESTIVAL<br />

14 - 16 June Various venues, Keith<br />

<strong>Traditional</strong> music festival with ceilidhs, concerts,<br />

competitions <strong>and</strong> informal sessions.<br />

Tel. 01542 882 638<br />

kilvrecht21@aol.com<br />

www.keithfestival.btinternet.co.uk<br />

THE SCOTTISH FIDDLE ORCHESTRA IN<br />

EDINBURGH<br />

15 June Usher Hall, Edinburgh<br />

The SFO performs lively <strong>and</strong> original arrangements of<br />

traditional Scottish music, <strong>and</strong> more recent compositions.<br />

Concerts usually also include pipers, dancers <strong>and</strong> singers.<br />

A memorable event, especially for visitors.<br />

Tel. 0131 228 1155 (Box Office)<br />

secretary@sfo.org.uk<br />

www.sfo.org.uk


CEÒLAS UIBHIST<br />

7 - 12 July Daliburgh School, Daliburgh, South Uist<br />

Summer school offering Gaelic, <strong>Song</strong>, Fiddle, Piping <strong>and</strong><br />

Step Dance with the best tutors in the Gaelic world.<br />

Community festival in the evening with Gaelic as the main<br />

language. Everyone speaks English.<br />

Tel. 01878 700 154<br />

info@ceolas.co.uk<br />

www.ceolas.co.uk<br />

25TH STONEHAVEN FOLK FESTIVAL<br />

11 - 14 July Stonehaven Town Hall <strong>and</strong> various venues<br />

around the town<br />

Nominated <strong>Event</strong> of the Year 2012 <strong>and</strong> now in its 25th<br />

year - Concerts, Ceilidh, Sessions, Workshops, Family<br />

events, Tradition Bearers <strong>and</strong> fun things. Guests include<br />

Dougie MacLean <strong>and</strong> Rura.<br />

Tel. 07811 455 279<br />

admin@stonehavenfolkfestival.co.uk<br />

charlie_west@hotmail.com<br />

www.stonehavenfolkfestival.co.uk<br />

DUNEDIN INTERNATIONAL FOLK DANCE<br />

FESTIVAL <strong>2013</strong><br />

21 - 27 July Falkl<strong>and</strong>, Edinburgh, Peebles <strong>and</strong> Stirling<br />

Groups from Belgium, France <strong>and</strong> Germany have been<br />

invited in <strong>2013</strong> to join the Scottish dance groups. Many of<br />

the public performances are free - donations are always<br />

appreciated! Performances in theatres are by paid ticket.<br />

Tel. 07831 857 017<br />

www.dunedindancers.org.uk<br />

enquiries@dunedindancers.org.uk<br />

THE TRADITIONAL SINGING WEEKEND<br />

AT CULLERLIE<br />

26-28 July Cullerlie Farm Park, Echt, Aberdeenshire<br />

A unique celebration, bringing together outst<strong>and</strong>ing<br />

traditional singers from Scotl<strong>and</strong>, Engl<strong>and</strong> <strong>and</strong> Irel<strong>and</strong>.<br />

This weekend includes ceilidhs featuring the guest singers,<br />

singarounds for everyone, workshops <strong>and</strong> a talk.<br />

Tel. 01224 645 486<br />

ianrussell@abdn.co.uk<br />

www.abdn.ac.uk/elphinstone<br />

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SING OR SINK<br />

27 July, 1-5pm Forth & Clyde Canal Cruise from Bairds<br />

Bridge, Applecross St, Glasgow<br />

Join <strong>TMSA</strong> Glasgow Branch on their annual traditional<br />

music <strong>and</strong> song naval outing. Canal Cruise from Glasgow<br />

(Bairds Brae) to Kirkintilloch (Stables) <strong>and</strong> back, BYOB <strong>and</strong><br />

food. £12/£9. Limited numbers so book early!<br />

Tel. 07740 782 404<br />

asc.gc@sky.com • www.tmsa.org.uk -<br />

(Glasgow Branch page)<br />

AUCHTERMUCHTY FESTIVAL (<strong>TMSA</strong>)<br />

TRADITIONAL MUSIC WEEKEND<br />

9 - 11 August Auchtermuchty, Fife<br />

This festival includes concerts, ceilidhs, dances,<br />

competitions, workshops, sessions <strong>and</strong> open air events.<br />

Tickets available on the website or at the Festival Office<br />

Auchtermuchty from 1 July <strong>2013</strong>.<br />

Tel. 01337 860 482<br />

eric_titterington@hotmail.com<br />

www.auchtermuchty-festival.org.uk<br />

INNERLEITHEN MUSIC FESTIVAL<br />

16 - 18 August Innerleithen, Scottish Borders<br />

Great concerts featuring national <strong>and</strong> local stars, plus<br />

workshops, sessions <strong>and</strong> other events. Lovely location<br />

near Edinburgh. <strong>2013</strong> guests include Julie Fowlis, Jeana<br />

Leslie & Siobhan Miller, <strong>and</strong> Paul McKenna B<strong>and</strong>.<br />

Tel. 01721 729 949<br />

imfpublicity@aol.com<br />

www.innerleithenmusicfestival.org<br />

MULL OF KINTYRE MUSIC FESTIVAL<br />

22 - 25 August Victoria Hall, Kinloch Road,<br />

Campbeltown <strong>and</strong> Heritage Centre, Witchburn Road,<br />

Campbeltown, PA28 6JU<br />

The best in Scottish <strong>and</strong> Irish traditional <strong>and</strong> contemporary<br />

music featuring concerts, ceilidhs, pub sessions, open-air<br />

events, children’s entertainment, parades, cultural <strong>and</strong><br />

heritage tours.<br />

Tel. 01586 552 034 | 01586 552 056<br />

mokfest@hotmail.co.uk<br />

www.mokfest.com<br />

14 SUMMER


If you want to list your club or group<br />

on the <strong>TMSA</strong> website?<br />

www.tmsa.org.uk<br />

email: office@tmsa.org.uk<br />

or tel: +44 (0) 7922 533 915<br />

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ABERDEEN FOLK CLUB<br />

Every Wednesday from 8.30pm<br />

The Blue Lamp, 121 Gallowgate, Aberdeen, AB25 1BU<br />

Monthly guests. Meets all year round. Celebrated 50th<br />

birthday in 2012<br />

Tel. 01224 586 980<br />

aberdeenfolkclub@yahoo.co.uk<br />

p.alex<strong>and</strong>er329@btinternet.com<br />

www.aberdeenfolkclub.co.uk<br />

ALMOND VALLEY FOLK CLUB<br />

Every THIRD Tuesday of each month at 8.00pm<br />

The Mid Calder Inn (aka The Tap Shop), back room<br />

36 Main Street. Mid Calder, West Lothian, EH53 0AW<br />

We are a small, friendly club, offering a mixed programme<br />

of sessions <strong>and</strong> guest night. Full programme on the website,<br />

disabled access. Modest entry <strong>and</strong> membership fees.<br />

Tel. 01506 873 182 | 0131 449 5278<br />

magjam@hotmail.com | trishs46@yahoo.co.uk<br />

http://magjam.webring.com/avfc.html<br />

BLACKFORD FIDDLE GROUP<br />

Every Friday from 7 pm for about 2 hours.<br />

Moray Institute, Blackford, Perthshire<br />

A group for all ages <strong>and</strong> abilities <strong>and</strong> for many instruments<br />

including fiddle, guitar, bass, cello <strong>and</strong> others. Sessions <strong>and</strong><br />

practices led by members <strong>and</strong> worshops with tutors.<br />

All welcome.<br />

Tel. 07900 870 326|01764 663 324<br />

info@blackfordfiddlers.org.uk<br />

www.blackfordfiddlers.org.uk<br />

FALKIRK FOLK CLUB<br />

Every Thursday at 8.00pm<br />

The Tolbooth Tavern, Tolbooth Street, Falkirk, FK1 1NL<br />

A great mix of guest nights, sessions <strong>and</strong> events all year<br />

round. An intimate <strong>and</strong> atmospheric venue in the heart of<br />

town.<br />

Tel. 07535 097 296 (Stuart Miller)<br />

info@falkirkfolkclub.co.uk OR smill@live.co.uk<br />

www.falkirkfolkclub.co.uk<br />

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GLENFARG VILLAGE FOLK CLUB<br />

Every Monday. See website for guest list <strong>and</strong> times.<br />

Glenfarg Hotel, Glenfarg, Perthshire, PH2 9NU<br />

The club meets every Monday with booked guests<br />

approximately three weeks each month <strong>and</strong> a singaround/<br />

session once a month.<br />

Tel. 07727 887 595 | 01334 653 592<br />

info@glenfargfolkclub.com<br />

www.glenfargfolkclub.com<br />

LINLITHGOW FOLK FESTIVAL ASSOCIATION<br />

First Thursday of the month from 8pm<br />

Westport Hotel, Linlithgow<br />

Third Sunday of each month, from 2pm<br />

Black Bitch Tavern, Linlithgow<br />

This friendly mixed session takes place twice each month in<br />

neighbouring venues. Come along, join in, or simply enjoy<br />

listening.<br />

Tel. 01506 844 392 | 01506 847 513<br />

secretary@linlithgowfolk.com<br />

grace_mcclure@hotmail.com<br />

www.linlithgowfolk.com<br />

NITTEN FOLK CLUB<br />

Every Thursday at 8.30pm, 1st Thursday of the month is a guest<br />

night.<br />

The Dean Tavern, 80 Main Street, Newtongrange, Midlothian,<br />

EH22 4NA<br />

Tel. 07850 869 759 (Jim Weatherston)<br />

0131 440 2802 (Ian Duncan)<br />

nittenfolk@btinternet.com<br />

www.nittenfolk.co.uk<br />

PENICUIK FOLK CLUB<br />

Every Tuesday from 8.30 - 11pm (concerts start at 8pm)<br />

The Roadhouse Pub, 136 John Street, Penicuik, Midlothian,<br />

EH26 8NJ<br />

A free informal song <strong>and</strong> tunes session. Singers, <strong>Music</strong>ians<br />

<strong>and</strong> folk who just want to listen are warmly welcomed. Once<br />

monthly it’s a concert instead - see our website for dates.<br />

Tel. 01968 678 610 | 01968 675 521<br />

alan@amroth350.wanadoo.co.uk<br />

davidmbegg@gmail.com<br />

www.penicuikfolk.org.uk<br />

ROLLING HILLS FOLK CLUB<br />

The first <strong>and</strong> third Fridays of the month at 8.30pm<br />

The George & Abbotsford Hotel, High Street, Melrose, TD6 9PD<br />

Tel. 01896 820 340 (Ron Anderson)<br />

rolling.hills1@btinternet.com<br />

www.rollinghillsfolkclub.org.uk<br />

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STONEHOUSE FOLK CLUB<br />

On the second <strong>and</strong> fourth Friday of the month at 8.30pm<br />

Fee - Members £3; non members £4<br />

St. Ninians Church Hall, Vicars Road, Stonehouse, South<br />

Lanarkshire<br />

Stonehouse Folk Club is a bring your own bottle venue. Beers,<br />

Wine, Cider, Soft drinks but no spirits allowed. Children very<br />

welcome<br />

Tel. 01698 359 326| 07889 727 254 (Billy Stewart)<br />

billy.garriongill@gmail.com<br />

www.stonehousefolkclub.co.uk<br />

STRANRAER FOLK CLUB<br />

Every Wednesday at 8.30pm - Midnight<br />

(except over Christmas period)<br />

The Swan Inn, Sheuchan Street, Stranraer<br />

All musicians, singers <strong>and</strong> people who just want to listen are<br />

always warmly welcomed.<br />

Tel. 01776 700 657<br />

For more folk clubs, events <strong>and</strong> sessions visit<br />

www.tmsa.org.uk<br />

18 FOLK CLUB LISTINGS


<strong>TMSA</strong> EVENT CALENDAR SURVEY<br />

Thanks for helping us by filling out this survey which will help<br />

us improve this publication <strong>and</strong> other services.<br />

Remember to give us your contact details to be entered<br />

into our quarterly prize draw.*<br />

This survey can also be answered at: www.tmsa.org.uk/events<br />

1. Is this the first time you’ve picked up or looked at the <strong>TMSA</strong> <strong>Event</strong><br />

<strong>Calendar</strong>?<br />

� Yes � No – have picked it up before<br />

2. Can you tell us where you picked up your copy of the <strong>2013</strong> <strong>TMSA</strong><br />

<strong>Event</strong> <strong>Calendar</strong>?<br />

� Leaflet rack<br />

� Downloaded from the <strong>TMSA</strong> website<br />

� Received it through the post<br />

� Picked it up off an information stall<br />

� Got it from a friend/relative<br />

� Picked it up at a traditional arts event<br />

� From a Tourist Information Centre<br />

� Other - please specify:<br />

3. If relevant, where was the information stall, tourist information<br />

centre, leaflet rack or event etc?<br />

4. Do you intend to go to any of the events listed in this publication?<br />

� Yes � No � Still deciding � Already been!<br />

5. What kind of traditional arts events are you interested in?<br />

(tick all that apply)<br />

� Festivals �Workshops � Concerts � Sessions � Ceilidhs<br />

� Other - please specify:<br />

6. What could we do to improve the <strong>TMSA</strong> <strong>Event</strong> <strong>Calendar</strong> in your<br />

opinion?<br />

7. Would you find a similar calendar listing Scottish events around the<br />

world of interest?<br />

� Yes � No � Maybe<br />

8. Would you pay for a hard copy of the <strong>TMSA</strong> <strong>Event</strong> <strong>Calendar</strong> or to<br />

download it from our website?<br />

� Yes � No � Maybe – depends on the price<br />

9. How important is supporting the traditional arts to you?<br />

� Very � Quite � Slightly � Not at all<br />

10. Where do you live?<br />

� Scotl<strong>and</strong> (go to q.12)<br />

� Elsewhere in the UK<br />

� Outside the UK – please specify:<br />

* Prizes are a selection of traditional music CDs or downloads.<br />

All entries received by the end of March, June, September &<br />

December will be entered into the quarter draw. Only one entry<br />

per person per quarter draw allowed.<br />

<strong>TMSA</strong> EVENT CALENDAR SURVEY 19


11. If visiting Scotl<strong>and</strong> can you tell us about where you are staying<br />

<strong>and</strong> how many nights you will be here?<br />

Hotel ___<br />

Bed & breakfast ___<br />

Hostel ___<br />

With friends/family ___<br />

Other – please specify:<br />

12. Was a traditional arts event your main motivation for coming to<br />

Scotl<strong>and</strong>?<br />

� Yes � No<br />

13. Do you mind giving us an idea of level of spending you have<br />

each year with regards to traditional arts whether living in or<br />

visiting Scotl<strong>and</strong>?<br />

�£0-50 � £50-100 �£100-250 �£250-500 �£500+<br />

And now a little bit about yourself if that’s okay…<br />

14. Gender: �Male � Female<br />

15. Age range: � Under 18 � 18-25 � 26-35 � 36-45<br />

� 46-60 � 61-75 � 76 or over<br />

16. Do you consider yourself to have a disability?<br />

� Yes � No<br />

17. What would you say is your occupation/job?<br />

18. If you would like enter the prize draw please give us your name<br />

<strong>and</strong> relevant contact details:<br />

Name:<br />

Address:<br />

Tel: Email:<br />

<strong>TMSA</strong> Membership Number (if applicable):<br />

And finally:<br />

19. Would you like to receive information on <strong>TMSA</strong> membership? �<br />

20. Would you like information about listing in or advertising in the<br />

2014 <strong>Calendar</strong>? �<br />

Return this survey to:<br />

<strong>TMSA</strong> National Office,<br />

c/o The Drill Hall, 30-38 Dalmeny Street, Edinburgh EH6 8RG<br />

Or answer online at www.tmsa.org.uk/events<br />

20 THANKS, YOUR HELP IS GREATLY APPRECIATED!


SEPTEMBER<br />

KIRRIEMUIR FESTIVAL.............................6-8 September<br />

CEÒL CHOLASA................................11-15 September<br />

LINLITHGOW FOLK FESTIVAL...........12-15 September<br />

DOUGLASDALE FOLK FESTIVAL.........13-15 September<br />

THE SCOTTISH FIDDLE ORCHESTRA, GLASGOW<br />

.................................................................14 September<br />

ISLE OF JURA MUSIC FESTIVAL..........27-30 September<br />

THE DORIC FESTIVAL.........27 September-13 October<br />

OCTOBER<br />

SCOTTISH INTERNATIONAL STORYTELLING FESTIVAL<br />

................................................................18-27 October<br />

PERTHSHIRE AMBER - THE DOUGIE MACLEAN<br />

FESTIVAL................................25 October-3 November<br />

THE SCOTTISH FIDDLE ORCHESTRA IN<br />

DUMFRIES.....................................................26 October<br />

NOVEMBER<br />

CARRYING STREAM SESSION..................12 November<br />

FIDDLE <strong>2013</strong>........................................15-17 November<br />

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KIRRIEMUIR FESTIVAL<br />

6 - 8 September Various venues<br />

One of Scotl<strong>and</strong>’s longest running traditional music<br />

festivals. A splendid weekend of ceilidhs, concerts <strong>and</strong><br />

competitions with a lively session scene.<br />

Tel. 01575 540 261 | 01575 573 292<br />

info@kirriefestival.org<br />

www.kirriefestival.org<br />

CEÒL CHOLASA<br />

11 -15 September Colonsay Village Hall<br />

Another wondrous weekend of ceòl <strong>and</strong> craic awaits!<br />

Check our website for details of performers as they are<br />

announced.<br />

Tel. 01951 200 336 (Keith) | 01951 200 157 (Pedie)<br />

ceolkeith@yahoo.co.uk • ceolpedie@yahoo.co.uk<br />

www.ceolcholasa.co.uk<br />

22 AUTUMN<br />

Out Now<br />

CD - MWCDEP001 <strong>and</strong> Limited Edition<br />

Original Vinyl <strong>and</strong> CD - MWCDZET001<br />

Available online at www.makingwaves.uk.com<br />

Marketed & Distributed by: Making Waves Records<br />

“Ringan”, Irel<strong>and</strong>, Bigton, Shetl<strong>and</strong>, ZE2 9JA<br />

T: 01950 422342 F: www.facebook.com/UpHellyAaCd<br />

E: info@makingwaves.uk.com W: www.makingwaves.uk.com


LINLITHGOW FOLK FESTIVAL<br />

12 - 15 September Various venues throughout<br />

Linlithgow<br />

Friendly festival with outdoor stage, canal cruises, outdoor<br />

ceilidh, headline concerts, craft fair, bluegrass day,<br />

gospel session, children’s events <strong>and</strong> sessions galore!<br />

Tel. 01506 844 392 | 01506 847 513<br />

secretary@linlithgowfolk.com<br />

grace_mcclure@hotmail.com<br />

www.linthgowfolk.com<br />

DOUGLASDALE FOLK FESTIVAL<br />

13 - 15 September Various locations, Douglas<br />

The affordable festival. Week-end tickets £15. Concerts,<br />

workshops, pub sessions. Camping must be pre-booked.<br />

Tel. 07851 861 384<br />

carrickmusic@btinternet.com<br />

www.douglasdalefolkfestival.com<br />

THE SCOTTISH FIDDLE ORCHESTRA IN<br />

GLASGOW<br />

14 September Glasgow Royal Concert Hall<br />

The SFO performs lively <strong>and</strong> original arrangements of<br />

traditional Scottish music, <strong>and</strong> more recent compositions.<br />

Concerts usually include pipers. Dancers <strong>and</strong> singers. Our<br />

popular annual event in Glasgow.<br />

Tel. 0141 353 8000 (Box Office)<br />

secretary@sfo.org.uk • www.sfo.org.uk<br />

ISLE OF JURA MUSIC FESTIVAL<br />

27 - 30 September Various venues around Craighouse<br />

village, Jura - Marquee, Jura Hotel <strong>and</strong> more<br />

This is Jura <strong>Music</strong> Festival’s 20th Year <strong>and</strong> we plan to have<br />

some great celebrations of <strong>Traditional</strong> <strong>Music</strong> <strong>and</strong> Craic!<br />

We hold a Gr<strong>and</strong> Concert of top trad musicians, ceilidhs,<br />

sessions <strong>and</strong> workshops for adults <strong>and</strong> kids alike.<br />

Tel. 01496 820 362 | 07748 466 673<br />

joanemoran@tiscali.co.uk<br />

jurafiddler@hotmail.com<br />

www.juramusicfestival.com<br />

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THE DORIC FESTIVAL<br />

27 September - 13 October North-East Scotl<strong>and</strong><br />

A twa wikk lang splore wi music, sangs <strong>and</strong> stories in<br />

concerts, workshops, exhibitions <strong>and</strong> drama tae<br />

celebrate oor byordinate NE culture. Noo in oor<br />

TWENTIETH YEAR. A warm welcome tae onybody an<br />

aabody!<br />

Tel. 01771 653 320 | 07786 105 586<br />

s<strong>and</strong>y@thedoricfestival.com<br />

info@thedoricfestival.com<br />

www.thedoricfestival.com<br />

SCOTTISH INTERNATIONAL STORYTELLING<br />

FESTIVAL: ONCE UPON A JOURNEY<br />

18 - 27 October Storytelling Centre, 43-45 High Street,<br />

Edinburgh, EH1 1SR<br />

Journey with travellers <strong>and</strong> voyagers: be transported by<br />

Travellers’ Tales that span worlds of geography, fiction <strong>and</strong><br />

l<strong>and</strong>scapes in ten days of enchanting ancient traditions<br />

mixed with modern magic.<br />

Tel. 0131 556 9579 | 0131 652 3272<br />

lindsay@scottishstorytellingcentre.com<br />

www.scottishstorytellingcentre.co.uk<br />

PERTHSHIRE AMBER -<br />

THE DOUGIE MACLEAN FESTIVAL<br />

25 October - 3 November Various venues across<br />

Perthshire. Festival hub <strong>and</strong> Box Office during the festival:<br />

Amber Central, The Royal Hotel, Dunkeld,<br />

A vibrant ten day music festival, which runs across 25<br />

fascinating venues in beautiful autumnal Perthshire.<br />

Acclaimed singer songwriter Dougie MacLean is joined on<br />

stage by an array of musical talent from across the globe.<br />

Tel. 01350 724 261<br />

admin@perthshireamber.com<br />

www.perthshireamber.com<br />

THE SCOTTISH FIDDLE ORCHESTRA IN<br />

DUMFRIES<br />

26 October DG One Centre, Hoods Loaning, Dumfries<br />

The SFO performs lively <strong>and</strong> original arrangements of<br />

traditional Scottish music, <strong>and</strong> more recent compositions.<br />

Concerts usually include pipers. Dancers <strong>and</strong> singers. A<br />

very popular event in Dumfries.<br />

Tel. 01387 243 550 (Box Office)<br />

secretary@sfo.org.uk • www.sfo.org.uk<br />

24 AUTUMN


CARRYING STREAM SESSION<br />

12 November The Royal Oak, Infirmary Street,<br />

Edinburgh<br />

<strong>TMSA</strong> Edinburgh & Lothians Branch’s annual traditional music<br />

<strong>and</strong> song session commemorating Hamish Henderson’s<br />

legacy. Between 8-11pm, the session is in conjunction with<br />

the Carrying Stream Festival <strong>and</strong> Edinburgh Folk Club.<br />

Tel. 07951 918 366<br />

eltmsa@yahoo.co.uk<br />

www.eltmsa.org.uk<br />

FIDDLE <strong>2013</strong><br />

22 - 24 November The Queen’s Hall, Edinburgh<br />

Held over three days, this exciting, fiddle-fuelled weekend<br />

includes concerts, recitals, workshops, talks, stalls, sessions,<br />

festival clubs, <strong>and</strong> ceilidhs. The Edinburgh Youth Gaitherin<br />

runs a full programme of children’s workshops.<br />

Tel. 0131 555 7669<br />

info@scotsfiddlefestival.com<br />

www.scotsfiddlefestival.com


DECEMBER<br />

SOUP SONG..............................................1 December<br />

<strong>TMSA</strong> AGM................................................7 December<br />

SCOTS TRAD MUSIC AWARDS..................7 December<br />

THE SCOTTISH FIDDLE ORCHESTRA’S HOGMANAY<br />

CELEBRATION......................................... 30 December<br />

JANUARY <strong>2013</strong><br />

CELTIC CONNECTIONS...........16 January-2 February<br />

26 WINTER


SOUP SONG<br />

1 December, from 2pm Avant Gard, King Street,<br />

Glasgow<br />

<strong>TMSA</strong> Glasgow Branch presents its annual soup <strong>and</strong> song<br />

session - warm up the winter <strong>and</strong> your vocal chords! Entry<br />

by donation. From 2pm until 5pm.<br />

Tel. 0774 078 2404<br />

asc.gc@sky.com<br />

www.tmsa.org.uk - Glasgow Branch page<br />

<strong>TMSA</strong> AGM<br />

7 December Aberdeen (venue to be confirmed)<br />

Please check the website for details.<br />

Tel. 07922 533 915<br />

www.tmsa.org.uk<br />

SCOTS TRAD MUSIC AWARDS<br />

7 December Aberdeen<br />

The 11th Scots Trad <strong>Music</strong> Awards will be held in<br />

Aberdeen. Featuring a host of acts from the Scottish<br />

traditional music scene, it will be a great night’s<br />

entertainment.<br />

info@h<strong>and</strong>supfortrad.co.uk<br />

www.scottishcultureonline.com<br />

THE SCOTTISH FIDDLE ORCHESTRA’S<br />

HOGMANAY CELEBRATION<br />

30 December Usher Hall, Edinburgh<br />

The SFO performs lively <strong>and</strong> original arrangements of<br />

traditional Scottish music, <strong>and</strong> more recent compositions.<br />

Concerts usually include pipers, dancers <strong>and</strong> singers. This<br />

is our event during “Edinburgh’s Hogmanay”.<br />

Tel. 0131 228 1155 (Box Office)<br />

secretary@sfo.org.uk<br />

www.sfo.org.uk<br />

CELTIC CONNECTIONS 2014<br />

16 January - 2 February Glasgow<br />

Celtic Connections is the largest winter music festival of<br />

its kind <strong>and</strong> every January the city comes alive with over<br />

300 folk, roots, world indie, bluegrass, jazz <strong>and</strong> classical<br />

concerts.<br />

Tel. 0141 353 8000<br />

www.celticconnections.com<br />

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Index<br />

A<br />

A Day of <strong>Song</strong>....................................................................11<br />

Aberdeen Competition <strong>and</strong> Ceilidh Day..........................6<br />

Aberdeen Folk Club .........................................................16<br />

Almond Valley Folk Club..................................................16<br />

Auchtermuchy Festival (<strong>TMSA</strong>) <strong>Traditional</strong> <strong>Music</strong><br />

Weekend............................................................................14<br />

B<br />

Blackford Fiddle Group....................................................16<br />

The Border Gaitherin.......................................................12<br />

C<br />

Carrying Stream Session...................................................25<br />

Celtic Connections..........................................................27<br />

Ceòl Cholasa.....................................................................22<br />

Ceòlas Uibhist.....................................................................13<br />

D<br />

The Doric Festival...............................................................24<br />

Douglasdale Folk Festival..............................................23<br />

Dunedin International Folk Dance Festival...................13<br />

E<br />

Edinburgh International Harp Festival..............................6<br />

F<br />

Falkirk Folk Club.................................................................16<br />

Fiddle <strong>2013</strong>..........................................................................25<br />

The Fife <strong>Traditional</strong> Singing Festival................................11<br />

G<br />

Girvan Folk Festival............................................................11<br />

Glenfarg Folk Feast..............................................................7<br />

Glenfarg Village Folk Club.........................................17<br />

I<br />

Innerleithen <strong>Music</strong> Festival...............................................14<br />

Isle of Jura <strong>Music</strong> Festival..................................................23<br />

K<br />

Keith Festival.......................................................................12<br />

Kirriemuir Festival................................................................22<br />

Knockengorroch World Ceilidh <strong>2013</strong>.............................12<br />

INDEX 31


L<br />

Linlithgow Folk Festival......................................................23<br />

Linlithgow Folk Festival Association.................................17<br />

Loanhead <strong>Music</strong> Festival..................................................12<br />

M<br />

Mull of Kintyre <strong>Music</strong> Festival............................................14<br />

N<br />

Nitten Folk Club..................................................................17<br />

Northern Streams <strong>2013</strong>........................................................8<br />

O<br />

Orkney Folk Festival...........................................................11<br />

P<br />

Penicuik Folk Club..............................................................17<br />

Perthshire Amber Festival.................................................24<br />

R<br />

Rolling Hills Folk Club..........................................................17<br />

S<br />

Scots Trad <strong>Music</strong> Awards...........................................27<br />

The Scottish Fiddle Orchestra in Aberdeen...............7<br />

The Scottish Fiddle Orchestra in Dumfries................24<br />

The Scottish Fiddle Orchestra in Edinburgh.............12<br />

The Scottish Fiddle Orchestra in Glasgow...............23<br />

The Scottish Fiddle Orchestra, Hogmanay..............27<br />

The Scottish Fiddle Orchestra in Perth.......................5<br />

The Scottish Fiddle Orchestra in York.........................6<br />

Scottish International Storytelling Festival................24<br />

Sgoil Chiùil Na Gàidhealtachd...................................5<br />

Sing or Sink..................................................................14<br />

Singers Gathering <strong>2013</strong>................................................5<br />

Soup <strong>and</strong> <strong>Song</strong>...........................................................27<br />

25th Stonehaven Folk Festival...................................13<br />

Stonehouse Folk Club................................................18<br />

Stranraer Folk Club.....................................................18<br />

Strichen Festival - The Buchan Heritage Society....11<br />

T<br />

TRADFEST................................................................................8<br />

The <strong>Traditional</strong> Singing Weekend at Cullerlie...............13<br />

Trad Talk................................................................................6<br />

<strong>TMSA</strong> AGM..........................................................................27<br />

Tolbooth <strong>Traditional</strong> <strong>Music</strong> Workshops............................5<br />

32 INDEX<br />

S


Sgoil Chiùil na Gàidhealtachd<br />

The National Centre of Excellence in <strong>Traditional</strong> <strong>Music</strong><br />

In High School? Passionate about <strong>Traditional</strong> <strong>Music</strong>?<br />

If you already play to a high st<strong>and</strong>ard, or show genuine potential to do so,<br />

why not audition for Sgoil Chiùil na Gàidhealtachd?<br />

You will learn from some of the best tutors in Scotl<strong>and</strong> <strong>and</strong> play<br />

<strong>and</strong> perform with like-minded young people from across the<br />

country. We are the only Centre of Excellence in Scotl<strong>and</strong><br />

exclusively devoted to <strong>Traditional</strong> <strong>Music</strong>, <strong>and</strong> provide tuition in<br />

accordion, bagpipes, clàrsach, guitar, fiddle, flute,whistle, piano,<br />

m<strong>and</strong>olin, bouzouki <strong>and</strong> Scots, Gaelic <strong>and</strong> contemporary song.<br />

Based in Wester Ross, we cater for students from S1 to S6,<br />

who become residential students of Plockton High School.<br />

for further information please visit<br />

www.musicplockton.org<br />

The National Centre of Excellence in <strong>Traditional</strong> <strong>Music</strong> is fully funded by the Highl<strong>and</strong> Council in<br />

partnership with the Scottish Government’s Department of Education <strong>and</strong> Lifelong Learning


c/o The Drill Hall<br />

30 - 38 Dalmeny Street<br />

Edinburgh EH6 8RG<br />

Scotl<strong>and</strong><br />

office@tmsa.org.uk<br />

+44 (0) 7922 533 915<br />

www.tmsa.org.uk<br />

Established in 1966, the <strong>Traditional</strong> <strong>Music</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Song</strong><br />

Association of Scotl<strong>and</strong> (<strong>TMSA</strong>) is a membership organisation<br />

committed to promote, present <strong>and</strong> preserve the traditional<br />

music <strong>and</strong> song of Scotl<strong>and</strong>.<br />

Our work includes:<br />

• This <strong>Event</strong> <strong>Calendar</strong>, complemented with further listings<br />

on our website<br />

• An annual tour of the BBC Radio Scotl<strong>and</strong> Young<br />

<strong>Traditional</strong> <strong>Music</strong>ian of the Year Competition finalists<br />

• Being a point of contact for many individuals <strong>and</strong><br />

organisations seeking advice <strong>and</strong> information<br />

• Campaigning with other traditional arts organisations for<br />

greater recognition <strong>and</strong> resources<br />

• Providing opportunities for participation for people of<br />

all ages <strong>and</strong> abilities through our local Branches running<br />

festivals, ceilidhs, concerts, competitions <strong>and</strong> workshops<br />

- passing on the tradition from one generation to the next.<br />

Why not join us? See inside for details!<br />

The information in this booklet was provided by each of the events<br />

<strong>and</strong> groups concerned. The <strong>TMSA</strong> accepts no responsibility with<br />

regard to the organising <strong>and</strong>/or running of events listed.<br />

We recommend you check with the supplied contacts for final<br />

details of each event.<br />

The <strong>TMSA</strong> is a Company Limited by Guarantee<br />

Registered in Scotl<strong>and</strong> No: SC199976 <strong>and</strong><br />

recognised as a Scottish Charity SC003819.<br />

The <strong>TMSA</strong> acknowledges project funding from<br />

Creative Scotl<strong>and</strong>.

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