A popular festival to celebrate the singing traditions of Scotland, England, and Ireland will be held at an Aberdeenshire steading later this month.
The annual singing weekend at Cullerlie, now in its 16th year, is a unique celebration, bringing together outstanding traditional singers.
The event, organised by Aberdeen University’s Elphinstone Institute and Cullerlie Farm Park, includes performances and traditional craft workshops.
The festival was created in collaboration with Tom and Anne Reid in 2000, and continues to be held in their memory.
Mr Reid was crowned the Bothy Ballad King in 1977 before a crowd of 10,000 at the Haughs in Turriff.
Emeritus Professor Ian Russell said the festival was an unrivalled opportunity for anyone with an interest in unaccompanied traditional song to hear from talented performers in a unique setting.
“We have a very special line-up. There will be concerts featuring guest singers, sing-arounds for everyone who wants to join in, talks, and workshops on crafts and song, in fact, something for everyone,” he said.
“The weekend is designed to be informal and friendly and is a great way to hear some of the finest traditional singers from across the UK and Ireland. It also continues to be a fitting opportunity to salute the memory of Tom and Anne at their steading where it all began.”
The line-up for year’s event, which runs from July 22-24, includes Robyn Stapleton from Stranraer, Ewan McVicar, Shona Donaldson and Jane Cassidy.
For tickets call Ian and Norma Russell on 01224 645486 or Tracey and Eric Walker on 01330 860549. For more information, visit www.abdn.ac.uk/elphinstone/public-engagement/cullerlie.php
