10-metre puppet to march through Glasgow as Celtic Connections 2020 begins
Celtic Connections has returned to Glasgow, with the 2020 programme under way.
Celtic Connections
Musical performance to celebrate Coasts and Waters
A musical composition which tells the tale of a message in a bottle washed up on the shores of Canna will be performed at Celtic Connections.
Highland musicians storm Glasgow for Celtic Connections
It’s that time of year again when the north’s talent descends upon Glasgow for Europe’s biggest winter music festival.
Blazin’ Fiddles get ready for a fiery spectacle at Eden Court in August
Scotland’s most celebrated fiddle band, Blazin’ Fiddles, will join forces with leading Scottish folk vocalist Emily Smith to play Eden Court in Inverness next month.
West coast trad band take unusual inspiration for new song from political stalwart
He is best known for his influence on Tony Blair’s reign as Prime Minister.
New appointments made to develop Gaelic
Creative Scotland has appointed two new posts dedicated to supporting and developing Gaelic and traditional arts across Scotland.
Moray band to take part in Celtic Connections Battle of the Folk Bands
A Moray folk band have been chosen to take part in a Battle of the Bands competition at one of Scotland's biggest music festivals.
Concerts to be held to remember the Iolaire tragedy nearly 100 years on
Over 200 lives were lost when HMY Iolaire collided with rocks at the Beasts of Holm on January 1, 1919, in a tragedy that cut so deeply it was not publicly discussed by islanders for decades.
Life and career of ‘Ceilidh King’ Fergie MacDonald celebrated in Glasgow
Glasgow hosted a sell-out show on Saturday night to celebrate the ‘Ceilidh King’ Fergie MacDonald with a host of big names from Scottish traditional music.
Imar in Aberdeen
Glasgow’s hot new folk property, five-piece Ímar, have created more than a bit of a stir in little over a year since their formation.
Imar in Aberdeen
Glasgow’s hot new folk property, five-piece Ímar, have created more than a bit of a stir in little over a year since their formation.
New project celebrates musical talent in the north-east
A new creative project celebrating the wealth of musical talent in the north-east will premiere at the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall today.
Celtic Connections returns
Getting underway this weekend is one of the leading festivals of folk, roots and world music, Celtic Connections, which offers 18 days of music and entertainment.
North-east teenager starring at Celtic Connections
A musical group who wowed audiences at last year's Aberdeen International Youth Festival will hope for a similar response when they play at Celtic Connections in Glasgow today.
World music gathers for a Celtic festival
Banish the winter blues with Celtic Connections, writes Susan Welsh
Moray arts project takes to national stage
A project showcasing Moray's culture and heritage will be staged as part of a national music festival in Glasgow later this month.