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April, 2008

1st Apr - 30th July: Skye Traditional Music Short Courses. Short courses in instruments such as fiddle, pipes clarsach, button and piano key accordion, cello taught by renowned musicians in the beautiful south of Skye. Sabhal Mor Ostaig Gaelic College - Sleat. www.smo.uhi.ac.uk/cg

4-5: Northern Streams. Featuring music, song and dance from Scandinavia and Scotland with concerts, workshops, an open stage and sessions. Presented by TMSA Edinburgh and Lothians Branch and partners as part of Ceilidh Culture. The Storytelling Centre - Edinburgh. www.eltmsa.org.uk

10-13: Lang Spoon Festival. Third festival with a great line up of acts confirmed, late night festival club, sessions etc. Great venue with all facilities available. Rothes Halls - Glenrothes. www.langspoonfestival.com

11-13: Moffat Weekend of Song and Music. Concert on Saturday evening with Hillary Bell and Trio Threlfall. Ballade Workshop with Nick Caffrey and English Concertina Workshop with Rob Malaney. Moffat. www.dalbeattie.com/moffat/events/index.html

16: Corrine West Concert. If you love bluegrass music, but with a smattering of folk, rock and Americana thrown in for good measure, then you will adore this concert. Doors open at 7:00pm and the concert will start at 8:00pm in this unique and atmospheric venue. Long Gallery, Abbot House Dunfermline Tickets: £15. On sale at Abbot House 01383 733266

18-20: Glenfarg Folk Feast. Concerts, ceilidhs, children's event, original song competition, workshops, sessions, legendary singarounds and world puff-a-box championship. www.glenfargfolkclub.co.uk

30: Events and Sessions at the Leith Folk Club. All our gigs are held in The Village on South Fort Street. www.leithfolkclub.org

May, 2008

1-4: Shetland Folk Festival. Shetland’s premier music event featuring acts from all over the world and the best musical talent Shetland has to offer. www.shetlandfolkfestival.com

2: The Wild Myrtles and Scherzando in concert at The Lot. Evening of sublime a'cappella harmonies with songs from countries as far afield as Africa, as cold and icy as Scandinavia and as nearby as our very own shores, and several in between! Ticket prices: £5. Contact for tickets: Frances 0131 441 3728. Venue address: The Lot, 4-6 Grassmarket, Edinburgh, EH1 2JU

2-4: Girvan Folk Festival. Three concert venues, competitions, ceilidh dance childrens events, sessions for tunes and songs, Open Stage, workshops,secure campsite. www.girvanfolkfestival.co.uk

3-4: 9th The Yellow's on the Broom International Music & Arts Festival. Feature-packed festival in the Mearns Royal Burgh of Inverbervie. www.yellowsonthebroom.ifb.co.uk Bookings: (01569) 750756 or e-mail yellows@ifb.co.uk

3-5: Fèis Rois Adult Fèis. An amazing A-list team of tutors lead classes in accordion, bouzouki, cello, chanter, fiddle, flute, Gaelic language, Gaelic song, guitar, groupwork, harmony singing, Highland pipes, mandolin, piano, Scottish small harp, small pipes and tin whistle. The Tutors Ceilidh is often described as the best night ever, with an unbelievable line-up of 40 tutors performing one item each. Ullapool. http://www.feisrois.org

9-11: 7th Moniaive Folk Festival. Intimate festival in one of Scotland's most picturesque villages. Altan, The Omega 3 (formerly Roaring Jelly), Bellevue Rendezvouse, Moishe's Bagel, Lionel McLelland, Paul McKenna Band, and Sound Sense PA, plus workshops, sessions, singarounds and children's events. www.moniaivefolkfestival.co.uk

16-18: FifeSing 2008 - The Fife Traditional Singing Weekend. This is the sixth annual Fife Traditional Singing Weekend - workshops, talks, concerts and singarounds, with some of the finest exponents of Scottish traditional singing to be found today. Fife Animal Park - Collessie. www.springthyme.co.uk/events/fifesing

22-24: Isle Of Skye Accordion & Fiddle Festival 2008. Ian Muir SDB, Deoch 'n' Dorus, Sileas Sinclair, The Gunna Sound Ceilidh Band. www.skyemusic.co.uk

22-25: Orkney Folk Festival. 26th year of Scotland's premier folk festival. Famed for mixture of high quality, big name concerts, friendly sessions and workshops. www.orkneyfolkfestival.com

22-25: Knockengorroch World Ceilidh. Unique family friendly Celtic/World music festival on remote greenfield site in the Galloway hills. High profile and emerging performers. Two stages, sessions, workshops, storytelling, fire performances, children’s marquee, djs and more. Knockengorroch Farm - Carsphairn, Castle Douglas. www.knockengorroch.org.uk

22 May - 1st Jun: Perth Festival of the Arts. 11 day arts festival based in Perth Concert Hall and Perth Theatre. www.perthfestival.co.uk

23: Burns Folk Night. Festival Club, Wellington Square Ayr and will feature performances from the Gaberlunzie, Emily Smith, Kin, Karen Matheson and Band and Old Blind Dogs. Tickets for the Folk Night cost £15. For tickets and more information, please visit www.burnsfestival.com

23-25: Dunblane Fling. A friendly traditional festival, now in its 15th year offering ceilidh, concerts, free workshops and outdoor entertainment and the ever-popular Fling at Doune Castle. Fun for all the family. http://www.dunblanefling.com

23-25: Buchan Heritage Festival. Pre-festival dance on Friday night, with Nicol McLaren & Glencraig Dance Band. Competitions for traditional song, music and verse on Saturday. Prizewinners concert and ceilidh on Saturday evening. Ritchie Hall - Strichen. www.buchanheritagesociety.co.uk

20th May - 1st Jun: The Border Gaitherin. Tutors confirmed so far are Liz Doherty (fiddle) and Lori Watson (Border tunes and song). Ceilidh; concert featuring tutors, sessions, singarounds and open stage performances. Coldstream. www.bordergaitherin.com

28: Pete Clark In Concert. One of Scotland’s top fiddlers, Dunfermline born Pete Clark will be making a rare appearance on solo fiddle in the Long Gallery at Abbot House Dunfermline.Tickets: £12. Available from Abbot House. 01383 733266

30th May - 1st June: Dundonald Music Festival Weekend. Booked bands, events, camping and pub local jam sessions. http://www.dundonaldmusicfest.org.uk

31st May - 1st Jun: Montrose Music Festival. Featuring local and national bands and musicians Some of the greatest musical talent on show Something for everyone. http://www.montrosemusicfestival.co.uk

June 2008

7: Tradstyle 2008. Jimmy Shand Jnr and his band, Jim and David Halcrow Band, Perdy Syrs-Gibson, Bobby Harvey, Graham McKenzie, Bill Black, John Crawford, Tom Orr, Duncan Black, Marie Fielding, Owen Fielding, Ian Muir Scottish Dance Band. Tel. 01360 870302

13-15: Loanhead Music Festival. The Festival is a well-established event in the local calendar, and attracts musicians from the local area, Scotland and England. It features a concert, first-class pub sessions, workshops, a craft fair, a songwriting competition and the infamous Recycled Musical Instrument Competition. www.loanheadfest.co.uk

13-15: Keith Festival. Traditional music festival with ceilidhs, concerts, competitions and informal sessions. www.keithfestival.co.uk

15-25: Ed Miller's Annual Folksong Tour of Scotland. Visiting locations of Scots songs, with performances by Iain Fraser, Brian McNeill, Margaret Bennett and more; plus some hikes. www.songsofscotland.com

20: Horse in Concert. Fresh from recording her eighth album, Horse makes a return visit to one of her favourite venues. The latest album is produced by Bob Sadler (mixes for Terry Callier, Whitney and Christina) - a collection of powerful and poignant songs. She is charismatic with a voice that is utterly unique. Tonight is the first unveiling of the songs. Adam Smith Theatre, Kirkaldy. 8pm/£15.50 01592 58 33 02 www.attfife.org.uk

21: Glasgow Fiddle Workshop JuneJam. A day of traditional music workshops……"the right balance of tutor input and participant involvement" ... "quite enjoyable!" PRE-BOOKING ESSENTIAL. www.glasgowfiddle.org.uk/main.html

27-29: Cumnock Music Festival. Cumnock Music Festival is a 3-day event filled with music, competitions and workshops culminating in a family Sunday Funday event. Reasonably priced tickets and great bands. Don’t miss it. There is a main stage in the marquee which holds 450 seated with other smaller venues. Music will range from Folk/Traditional/Jazz to Rock/Pop/Art. Email: Joan.Outram@east-ayrshire.gov.uk

30th Jun - 5th Jul: Tinto Summer School. This highly popular youth residential summer school is now in its ninth year and has had a host of tutors from Charlie McKerron to Karine Polwart to Liz Doherty to Corrina Hewat. All instruments and singers of all skill levels welcome. Wiston Lodge - Wiston, South Lanarkshire. www.handsupfortrad.co.uk

July 2008

1st Jul - 31st Aug: The Hairst. A celebration of Scottish traditional music, dance, and theatre, showcasing a wide variety of Scottish talent. Events throughout Angus. www.thehairst.co.uk

4-6: Newcastleton Traditional Music Festival. 39th year of the "Friendly Festival" based around competitions and endless sessions with concert, dance, ceilidh, workshops. An atmosphere that must be experienced to be believed. Make it this year. www.newcastleton.com

6th Jul - 15th Aug: Living Tradition Summer School. Summer School with tuition, concerts and sessions. Strongly based on traditional music with much more to inform and inspire. Ayrshire/Dumfriesshire. www.glaisnock.org

10-13: Stonehaven Folk Festival. International Folk Festival including concerts, workshops, sessions, Aqua-Ceilidh, World Paper ‘n’ Comb Championship, Childrens’ Concert, Chorus Cup, Tradition Bearers’ Concert plus more. A fun weekend for all the family. www.stonehavenfolkfestival.co.uk

14th Jul - 8th Aug: Caledonian Canal Ceilidh Trail. Traditional Music Song and dance in a variety of venues around Loch Ness and the Caledonian Canal. Informal music sessions & ceilidhs. Inverness, Drumnadrochit, Invermoriston, Fort Augustus and down to Invergarry then over to Whitebridge and back to Inverness. www.highland.gov.uk

16-19: Hebridean Celtic Festival. Fantastic four-day festival set against the rich cultural backdrop of the Outer Hebrides, featuring top quality music from around the Celtic nations and beyond. Stornoway and throughout Lewis and Harris. www.hebceltfest.com

18-20: Lossie Folk Festival. Festival of concerts, sessions and singarounds. Children's entertainment on the Sunday. All events free. www.lossiefolkclub.co.uk

19: Tullochs Traditional Music Tent. Traditional Music Tent is part of the Inverness Highland Games from 1.00 - 5.00pm. With a variety of musicians of all ages taking part in trad music song and dance. www.highland.gov.uk

25-27: Lomond Folk Festival. Music wall to wall, workshops, concerts, all day open stage and lots of street entertainment. Concerts in the evening in the marquee on the Moss-o-Balloch. Balloch. www.lomondfolkfestival.com

25-27: Traditional Singing Weekend at Cullerlie. A unique celebration, bringing together outstanding traditional singers from Scotland, England, and Ireland. The weekend includes ceilidhs featuring the guest singers, singarounds for everyone who wants to join in, workshops, and a talk. Cullerlie Farm - Aberdeenshire. www.abdn.ac.uk/elphinstone

25-27: Ugie Folk Festival. Friendly, informal festival - Friday Folk Night, Saturday afternoon Workshop and evening Ceilidh/Concert, Sunday Session. All welcome. Stuartfield, nr Mintlaw. www.ugiefolk.co.uk

26th Jul - 1st Aug: Alasdair Fraser Fiddle Week. Week long event, taught by a range of acclaimed musicians including Alasdair himself, surrounded by the beautiful scenery of south Skye. Sabhal Mor Ostaig Gaelic College - Sleat. www.smo.uhi.ac.uk/cg

28th Jul - 3rd Aug: Speyfest. Four days of concerts, ceilidhs and "stomps" featuring the best in traditional and contemporary Celtic music. The Playing Fields - Fochabers. www.speyfest.com

August 2008

1-4: Portmahomack Music Weekend. Rock festival set in the village of Portmahomack in the Highlands of Scotland. www.nessmp3.com/music/portfest

3-10: Common Ground Scotland. A musical holiday experience with tuition, concerts and sessions. Strongly based on traditional music with much more to inform and inspire. Ayrshire. www.commongroundscotland.com

8-10: Auchtermuchty Festival Traditional Music Weekend. Concerts, ceilidhs, dances, competitions, workshops and sessions. Also open air events. www.auchtermuchty-festival.org.uk 

15-17: Innerleithen Music Festival. Concerts, workshops, sessions, late night club, competition and outdoor events featuring national and local stars in lovely location amongst Border hills. Innerleithen, Walkerburn and Traquair. www.innerleithenmusicfestival.org

20-24: Marymass Folk Festival. Small friendly festival now in 41st year. Sessions, singaround, concerts. Irvine. www.irvinefolkclub.co.uk

21-24: Mull of Kintyre Music Festival. Concerts, ceilidhs, pub sessions, open-air events, children’s entertainment. Cambeltown. www.mokfest.com

30th August - 4th September: Lismore Fiddle Week with Mairi Campbell. Come and spend five days on the Island of Lismore and give your fiddle playing a boost! This course will suit anyone keen to develop their playing: Whether you want help with technique, broaden you repertoire, get up to speed, improve your tone or meet other fiddle enthusiasts, this course is for you. Different levels of ability are accommodated on the same course. Details at: Lismore Fiddle Week

September 2008

5-7: Kirriemuir Festival. Festival of Scottish traditional music and song including competitions, ceilidhs and concerts. www.kirriefestival.org

5-13: Blas 2008. Celebrating the best of Highland and Gaelic music and culture, with world standard participation of local, national and international acts. Highlands. www.blas-festival.com

11-14: Linlithgow Folk Festival. The 10th Linlithgow Folk Festival with concert, family ceilidh, workshops, canal cruises, children’s events, craft fair and bluegrass day. www.angelfire.com/music2/linlithgowfolkfest

15-19: Dunkeld Bridge Fiddle Week. Aimed at intermediate to advanced players, Pete Clark's class will address various aspects of technique through the music of 18th Century Scots fiddle composers including Niel Gow, Robert Mackintosh and William Marshall plus Pete’s own compositions. For details click here

18-21: "Ceol Cholasa". Colonsay is hosting it's first folk festival. Local Songwriters, Ceilidhs, and four major artists/ bands in 8 concerts. Workshops, sessions and a huge welcome. www.colonsay.org.uk/Music.html

19-21: The Hairth. Unique family friendly Celtic/World music festival on remote greenfield site in the Galloway hills. High profile and emerging performers. Two stages, sessions, workshops, storytelling, fire performances, children’s marquee, djs and more. Knockengorroch Farm - Carsphairn, Castle Douglas. www.knockengorroch.org.uk

26-28: The Belhaven Best: Dunbar Traditional Music Festival. The Festival includes sessions at named venues and includes ceilidhs, dance, and childrens workshop, with strolling musicians welcome. www.dtmf.dunbar.org.uk

26-28: Isle of Jura Music Festival. Local artists concert, children especially welcome. Workshops (fiddle, guitar, accordion etc). Fringe and children's entertainment. Saturday grand concert and ceilidh with visiting acts. Church service, Islay Pipe Band, children's play and fringe entertainment on the Sunday. Telephone: 01469 820362

28th Sep - 14th Oct: The Doric Festival. In its fifteenth year, the Doric Festival celebrates the language, song, music and traditions of the Northeast through performances, drama, workshops an exhibitions. North East Scotland. www.thedoricfestival.com

October 2008

Dunfermline Folk Weekend. A weekend of all kinds of folk music - concerts, workshops, sessions and much more. Organised by Dunfermline Folk Club. Dates to be Confirmed. Email: dfw@dunfermline.ednet.co.uk

3-5: Selkirk Sessions. Session-based festival in this picturesque border town, with a concert on the Saturday. Transport to and from the campsite. www.selkirksessions.com

3-5: Balerno Music Festival. The weekend will comprise more than 20 concerts and events. Within the festival programme for adults there is a mix of: orchestral, folk and choral concerts; a piano & song recital; a ceilidh dance; a jazz evening, folk music sessions and more. http://www.balerno-communitycouncil.org.uk/balernomusicfestival/

3-6: Fest 'n' Furious. Dundee's festival of traditional music with workshops, masterclasses, open mic sessions, concert and ceilidh. www.festnfurious.co.uk

13-17: Blazin' in Beauly. Started by the band Blazin’ Fiddles in the historic village of Beauly, 15 miles west of Inverness. www.blazininbeauly.com

18: Big National Ceilidh Event. Details of your ceilidh will appear on the www.bignationalceilidh.co.uk site, and you will be able to find out about other events taking place near you and across the country.

24th Oct - 2nd Nov: 19th Scottish International Storytelling Festival. Annual celebration of the richness and diversity of oral traditions. Live storytelling, music, visual arts, workshops, literature, talks and discussions. Scottish Storytelling Centre and others - Edinburgh, Lothian and Glasgow. www.scottishstorytellingcentre.co.uk

31st Oct - 1st Nov: Denholm Folk Festival. 5th Year of the small but perfectly formed festival with concerts, workshops and endless sessions. www.denholmfolkfest.co.uk

November 2008

1-30: The Howe Festival. The 5th year of Celebrating Creativity in the Mearns, featuring music, dance, art and craft inspired by the land and its people. Activities for all ages: concerts, workshops, music sessions, ceilidhs. Throughout Aberdeenshire. www.aberdeenshirearts.org.uk

10-16: Carrying Stream. Hamish Henderson, the great folklorist, songwriter and poet, died in 2002. Since that year, Edinburgh Folk Club has, every November around Hamish’s birthday, organised a gathering of musicians, singers, poets and storytellers to celebrate the life and legacy of that great man. With concerts, the annual Hamish Henderson Lecture, workshops, films and sessions. Edinburgh. www.edinburghfolkclub.org.uk

15-16: Edinburgh University Folk (Song) Society 50th Anniversary. Special 50th Anniversary Concert with former members from across the years singing and playing. Ceilidh dance, sessions and singarounds. We'd love to hear from any former members interested in attending, or who can help us fill in the gaps in the society's history. www.eufolksoc.org.uk

21-23: Scots Fiddle Festival. A whole weekend of non-stop fiddle music. Concerts, ceilidhs, recitals, workshops, talks, sessions, open stage. Includes a full Youth Gaitherin' programme. Assembly Rooms - Edinburgh. www.scotsfiddlefestival.com

27-29: Scots Trad Music Awards. The aim of these Awards is to highlight Scotland's wonderful traditional music in all its forms and to create a high profile opportunity which will bring the music and music industry into the spotlight of media & public attention. This is always a glittering occasion and a great party. Fruitmarket - Glasgow. Telephone: 0131 308 3089

Please also try our Music Venues page which will link you to the best Scottish music venues.

Every attempt has been made to have accurate information; however, dates and contact details change without us being advised. Please contact the appropriate festival organiser for the latest details.

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