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SCOTLAND WELCOMES YOU: EXPERIENCE THE MAGIC AS YOU DISCOVER ALL THERE IS TO SEE AND DO. IF YOU’RE THINKING
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“Ceud Mìle Fàilte” (A Hundred Thousand Welcomes)
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SCOTLAND WELCOMES YOU: EXPERIENCE THE MAGIC AS YOU DISCOVER ALL THERE IS TO SEE AND DO. IF YOU’RE THINKING
OF PAYING US A VISIT, EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO PLAN YOUR PERFECT TRIP IS RIGHT HERE ON THIS SITE!
“Ceud Mìle Fàilte” (A Hundred Thousand Welcomes)
Check this website
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Scotland's Winter Festivals; St Andrew's Day, Hogmanay and Burns Night, celebrate our rich culture and heritage. So get out and about in Scotland this winter – there's so much going on!
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https://www.edinburghfestivalcity.com/
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St Andrew’s
Andrew is Scotland's patron saint and on November 30 we celebrate St Andrew's Day with the rest of the world.
Andrew is Scotland's patron saint and on November 30 we celebrate St Andrew's Day with the rest of the world.
Hogmanay
Hogmanay is one of Scotland's most well-know and best loved traditions - there really is no experience like it. Whether it's fantastic fireworks, live music, street parties, cosy pubs, or parades of dancing fire, we have it all.
Scottish New Year 30th December
Hogmanay is one of Scotland's most well-know and best loved traditions - there really is no experience like it. Whether it's fantastic fireworks, live music, street parties, cosy pubs, or parades of dancing fire, we have it all.
Scottish New Year 30th December
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Burns Night
On 25 January every year, Scots and Scots-at-heart come together to celebrate the life and works of our national poet, Robert Burns. |
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Edinburgh Fringe Festival
The Edinburgh Festival Fringe is the world's largest arts festival, which in 2017 spanned 25 days and featured 53,232 performances of 3,398 shows in 300 venues. Wikipedia
Dates: 3 Aug – 27 Aug 2018
Location: Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Genre: Arts festival
Country: Scotland
Founded: 1947
The Edinburgh Festival Fringe is the world's largest arts festival, which in 2017 spanned 25 days and featured 53,232 performances of 3,398 shows in 300 venues. Wikipedia
Dates: 3 Aug – 27 Aug 2018
Location: Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Genre: Arts festival
Country: Scotland
Founded: 1947
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The Edinburgh Festival is one of the main events that take place in the capital and one not to be missed. Sometimes referred to as the “Athens of the North, Edinburgh is home to some excellent museums, art galleries, and many other historical treasures.
It is known as the festival city, and one of the most popular festivals is the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, which is held annually in August and September. The international festival is a memorable three weeks of opera, theatre, music, dance and visual arts.
There are various cultures represented in this cosmopolitan extravaganza, and you will likely see some exceptional displays from a number of countries including Asia, Japan, Korea, China, India, Taiwan, Vietnam and many more.
The Festival, thought to be the largest in the world, was founded in 1947 by the Edinburgh International Festival. It hosts a number of outstanding events.
Also on your visit you can enjoy some great theatre productions, One of the world’s largest arts events, the Festival stages over 2,000 shows in hundreds of theatres, inspiring people to put on shows ranging from Shakespeare to modern works.
The Fringe attracts events mainly from the performing arts, in particular drama and comedy, dance and music. It all started in 1947 when eight theatre companies turned up uninvited to the inaugural Edinburgh International Festival. All the shows promise to be impressive performances that are guaranteed to blow you away.
There are thousands of artists, including some of the biggest names on stage.
You can see Shakespeare’s greatest performances or stand up comedy routines. The Edinburgh Festival has something to suit all tastes. There are also several events that are completely free of charge, so you can enjoy some great performances without worrying about paying money. Therefore, the festival will meet the budget of anyone.
www.edfringe.com
https://scotlandwelcomesyou.com/edinburgh-festival/
It is known as the festival city, and one of the most popular festivals is the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, which is held annually in August and September. The international festival is a memorable three weeks of opera, theatre, music, dance and visual arts.
There are various cultures represented in this cosmopolitan extravaganza, and you will likely see some exceptional displays from a number of countries including Asia, Japan, Korea, China, India, Taiwan, Vietnam and many more.
The Festival, thought to be the largest in the world, was founded in 1947 by the Edinburgh International Festival. It hosts a number of outstanding events.
Also on your visit you can enjoy some great theatre productions, One of the world’s largest arts events, the Festival stages over 2,000 shows in hundreds of theatres, inspiring people to put on shows ranging from Shakespeare to modern works.
The Fringe attracts events mainly from the performing arts, in particular drama and comedy, dance and music. It all started in 1947 when eight theatre companies turned up uninvited to the inaugural Edinburgh International Festival. All the shows promise to be impressive performances that are guaranteed to blow you away.
There are thousands of artists, including some of the biggest names on stage.
You can see Shakespeare’s greatest performances or stand up comedy routines. The Edinburgh Festival has something to suit all tastes. There are also several events that are completely free of charge, so you can enjoy some great performances without worrying about paying money. Therefore, the festival will meet the budget of anyone.
www.edfringe.com
https://scotlandwelcomesyou.com/edinburgh-festival/
Edinburgh Military Tattoo
The Edinburgh Military tattoo is an annual series of Military tattoos performed at the Esplanade of Edinburgh Castle by British Armed Forces, Commonwealth and International military bands and display teams. This is held during the month of August each year which coincides with the Fringe Festival and International Festival. This really is a must when visiting Edinburgh and really provides for the experience of a lifetime. Dress warmly for the outdoors as the seating in the esplanade is uncovered.
The Edinburgh Military tattoo is an annual series of Military tattoos performed at the Esplanade of Edinburgh Castle by British Armed Forces, Commonwealth and International military bands and display teams. This is held during the month of August each year which coincides with the Fringe Festival and International Festival. This really is a must when visiting Edinburgh and really provides for the experience of a lifetime. Dress warmly for the outdoors as the seating in the esplanade is uncovered.
The Tattoo is an iconic Edinburgh institution, and a sellout year after year after year. Music, dance and precision display with the Massed Pipes and Drums, the Massed Military Bands, cultural troupes, singers and the poignant refrain of the Lone Piper against the stunning backdrop of Edinburgh Castle.
- Each year's Tattoo is very much a 'global gathering' - showcasing the talents of musicians and performers from every corner of the globe.
- Each and every Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo is different from the last. The Tattoo embraces different themes; nature, creativity and Scotland's homecoming are just some of the concepts explored in recent times.
- More than 14 million people have attended the Tattoo, with an annual audience of around 220,000. In addition, around 100 million people see the Tattoo each year on international television. Not a single performance of the Tattoo has ever been cancelled.
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Niel Gow Scottish Fiddle Festival March 15-17 March 2019
The 15th Niel Gow festivalwill be held in the beautiful and historic Perthshire village of Dunkeld & Birnam, home of Niel Gow.
The Annual Niel Gow Scottish Fiddle Festival was established in 2004 to celebrate the life and music of Perthshire's fiddle legend. It is envisaged that through time the festival and other activities will gather enough funds to erect a fitting memorial to Niel Gow in Dunkeld & Birnam.
Please see website for full details
https://www.niel-gow.co.uk/
The 15th Niel Gow festivalwill be held in the beautiful and historic Perthshire village of Dunkeld & Birnam, home of Niel Gow.
- Various Venues
Dunkeld & Birnham
Perth And Kinross
Scotland
The Annual Niel Gow Scottish Fiddle Festival was established in 2004 to celebrate the life and music of Perthshire's fiddle legend. It is envisaged that through time the festival and other activities will gather enough funds to erect a fitting memorial to Niel Gow in Dunkeld & Birnam.
Please see website for full details
https://www.niel-gow.co.uk/
Edinburgh International Harp Festival 5th - 10th April 2019 Run by The Clarsach Society, the Festival aims to cross musical boundaries while bringing people together to play, listen, learn and create in an informal and friendly atmosphere through concerts, workshops and courses at all levels, including beginners-and, of course, a ceilidh. Taking place in the stunning surroundings of Merchiston Castle School (with on site accommodation) the festival welcomes artists and visitors from around the world from Friday the 5th to Wednesday the 10th of April. https://buff.ly/2DW5QxK |
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Gordon Castle
Highland Games and County Fair Join us on Sunday 20th May 2018 for a whole host of new performances, unique offerings and record-breaking displays. From caber tossing to parkour athletes, highland dancing to Indian runner ducks; the Gordon Castle Highland Games and Country Fair will be held on Sunday 20th May 2018 in Fochabers. Entering its eighth year, the annual family event looks to welcome 10,000 national and international visitors to the one day event in the north east of Scotland. https://www.gordoncastlehighlandgames.co.uk/ |
Blackford Highland Games
Saturday 26th May The 149th Gathering, Saturday 26th May 2018 Blackford Highland Games Events The Games park opens at 10am and some of the competitions begin around this time (Heavy weights and Highland Dancing). The Games officially open when the pipe band leads the parade into the park around 12:30pm. The bulk of the competitions begin after the opening. The Games usually end around 4:30pm. https://www.blackfordhighlandgames.co.uk/ |
West Lothian
Highland Games Come along to Meadow Park and enjoy a great family day out on the 26 May 2018. A day to remember for all the family. Come back to this website, or our social media, where we will soon be publishing more information about the 2018 games. The games regularly attracts between 3000 and 5000 to Bathgate’s Meadow Park West Lothian Highland Games takes place in Meadow Park, just off Glasgow Road in Bathgate. Click here to find us on google maps (new browser window opens). http://www.westlothiangames.com/ |
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Carmunock International
Highland Games This year’s games will take place on SUNDAY 27th May – Hopefully see you again this year at King George V Playing Field, Carmunnock, with our very special guest, and Europe’s Strongest Man, Hafpor Bjornnson. We are also delighted to welcome back Scott Rider, the current Highland Games World Champion. Gates open at 11.30am and the games begin at 12.30pm. In 2017, our Chieftain was none other than Scottish Boxing legend, Ricky Burns. Ricky has won world titles in 3 weight divisions – a staggering achievement. Thank you Ricky for fulfilling the role of Chieftain! https://carmunnockgames.org/ |
The Atholl Gathering
and Highland Games – Sunday 27th May 2018 The Atholl Gathering takes place on Sunday, with the Atholl Highlanders officially opening the Highland Games with a ‘March On’, led again by the sound of their pipes and drums. Heavyweight strong men from around Scotland take centre stage to battle it out in the Highland Games, which includes traditional events such as tossing the caber, putting the shot and throwing the hammer. Highland Games date back many centuries, with most of the events tracing their roots back to ancient Scottish battle weapons and fighting techniques. Local heavyweight athletes from the Perthshire League compete in the morning. Visit www.phga.co.uk for more information. |
Girvan Folk Festival 2018 – 4th – 6th May
GUESTS INCLUDE: The Tannahill Weavers; Adam McNaughtan;Len Graham & Jack Lynch; Rita Gallagher; Lori Watson Trio; George Duff, Kevin MacLeod, John Martin, Leo McCann; Nick Dow; Eddie Seaman & Luc McNally; Maggie MacInnes Trio; Margaret Bennett; Susan McClure; Aileen Carr; Haggerdash; Fàilte; The Barrstools; Suitcase Circus; Irma Helou; The Tattiehowkers Ceilidh Band.
GUESTS INCLUDE: The Tannahill Weavers; Adam McNaughtan;Len Graham & Jack Lynch; Rita Gallagher; Lori Watson Trio; George Duff, Kevin MacLeod, John Martin, Leo McCann; Nick Dow; Eddie Seaman & Luc McNally; Maggie MacInnes Trio; Margaret Bennett; Susan McClure; Aileen Carr; Haggerdash; Fàilte; The Barrstools; Suitcase Circus; Irma Helou; The Tattiehowkers Ceilidh Band.
- It is a family festival.
- Its constitution and defined focus.
- Although it has a core committee, it was ‘owned’ by a larger group of people.
- It seeks out new performers.
- It books ‘special people’ – not necessarily stars, but people with an X factor.
- Its links with Ireland and England.
- It isn’t a ‘manufactured’ festival, it grew from established folk clubs and is organised by folk enthusiasts.
- It remains small and acoustic,
- It is on a Bank Holiday and runs for a full weekend.
- http://girvantraditionalfolkfestival.org.uk/
Live By The Loch - June 2nd 2018
NL Leisure are delighted to announce their first ever music festival at Broadwood Stadium on Saturday 2nd June. ‘Broadwood: Live by the Loch’ will allow you to experience Scottish music like you never have before, with some of the best Scottish musical talent on show to set the stadium alight.
Scottish legend Dougie Maclean is set to kick the party off as he celebrates 40 years since the release of “Caledonia” one of the greatest Scottish anthems of all time.
Second act on the bill is Mànran, one of the best-known and best-loved Scottish bands on the scene today.
Top of the bill for Live by the Loch will be the Red Hot Chilli Pipers. This incredible bagpipe rock band went from a cameo appearance at T in the Park in 2004 with the darkness to opening the main stage in their own right in 2014. The past ten years have seen the Red Hot Chilli Pipers become the most famous bagpipe band on the planet – ever…!
We will have a number of fully stocked bars so you can enjoy a dram or a few beers as you party the night away to the best Scottish music around. Food will also be available and a number of other exciting secondary activities to keep the whole family entertained.
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Aberdeen's Highland Games
Sunday 17 June 2018 10.00am - 5.30pm Hazlehead Park, Hazlehead Avenue, Aberdeen AB15 8BJAberdeen’s Highland Games returns to Hazlehead Park on Sunday 17 June 2018. A highlight on the Aberdeen summer calendar, it promises to be a day full of family entertainment, including traditional Scottish Highland Games competitions, pipe band championships and solo piping competitions, as well as a fun fair, family entertainment stage performances, free children’s activities, catering outlets and a beer tent! Aberdeen’s Highland Games attracts between 8,000 and 15,000 people annually so it’s sure to be a great day out! https://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/ |
Lorne Highland Games
Join us on 24 June 2018 for a fun filled day out Staged in the town of Oban at Mossfield Park, the games are locally called The People’s Games. The games has all the favourite elements of a good Scottish Highland Games including caber tossing, hammer throwing and tug o’war - action you’d expect from a top event. You can even take part in the track and field events or just relax and enjoy the Highland Dancing Competition or Pipe Band Display. Mossfield Park, Mossfield Avenue, Oban Argyll PA34 4EL http://www.lorne-highland-games.org.uk/ |
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North Atlantic Fiddle Convention 2018
A unique festival of fiddle music and dance for all the family from 11–15 July 2018 in Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire. The North Atlantic Fiddle Convention is a unique globe-trotting event for lovers of fiddle music and dance. It is an exhilarating festival, celebrating and showcasing the very best of fiddle and dance styles from around the North Atlantic seaboard, alongside an international symposium that attracts some of the world’s top minds working on related research. From 11–15 July 2018, NAFCo will return home to the North-East of Scotland. Our aim is to bring a large and varied programme to venues and community spaces around Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire, showcasing local, national and international artists representing music and dance traditions from Scotland to the Baltic, throughout Scandinavia and down the continent to Spain, from Ireland to Canada and the USA, as well as international traditions celebrated in the UK. www.northatlanticfiddle.com |
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Loch Lomond Highland Games
on Saturday Saturday 14th July 2018 at Moss o Balloch Park Balloch Loch Lomond Highland Games are a traditional Scottish Highland Games situated in the village of Balloch at the southern end of Loch Lomond The games were started in 1967 by a group of local business men with an outlay of £500 to promote tourism in the Balloch area and now has prize money of over £15,000. We are now a Private Limited Company and this year obtained Scottish Charity status. The games are now one of the top three Highland Games in Scotland hosting the Scottish Highland Games Association World Heavyweight Championship and the 80 metre Scotttish Sprint Championship. http://www.llhgb.com/ |
The Inverness Highland Games
will take place at Bught Park Inverness on Saturday 21st July 2018 commencing at 11am. Founded in 1822 the Inverness Highland Games is one of the most spectacular traditional gatherings staged in Scotland and is one of the highlights of any visit to the Highland capital city of Inverness. For more information about our upcoming eventsand the 2018 Inverness Highland games don't forget to visit our programme or contact the Games Committee c/o: Gerry Reynolds MSc Inverness Events Manager The Highland Council The Town House, Inverness, IV1 1JJ |
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Perth Highland Games
Perth Highland Games is one of the most popular events in the Scottish Highland Games calendar, which runs from May to mid-September each year.
The Games include traditional Heavyweight events such as throwing weights and hammers and tossing the caber. In addition, there is Highland dancing, foot- and cycle races, solo piping and the very popular pipe band contest with large numbers of overseas bands often taking part.
A wide range of trade and craft stands will cater for your shopping and catering needs and there’s a fairground amusements area for children of all ages.
The 2018 Perth Highland Games will be held on Sunday 12th August at Scone Palace. We’ll have the usual fantastic mix of piping, Heavyweight competitions, cycling and running, Highland Dancing, food and drink stalls, gift stalls, and much more.
At Perth Highland Games you can watch traditional Highland events such as throwing the hammer and tossing the caber.
There's Highland Dancing, pipe bands and solo pipers as well as track events including two Scottish championship races.
We also have rides & amusements and trade stands selling food, drinks, crafts
and other goods.
Come and join in the fun this year at Scone Palace!
http://perthhighlandgames.co.uk/
Perth Highland Games is one of the most popular events in the Scottish Highland Games calendar, which runs from May to mid-September each year.
The Games include traditional Heavyweight events such as throwing weights and hammers and tossing the caber. In addition, there is Highland dancing, foot- and cycle races, solo piping and the very popular pipe band contest with large numbers of overseas bands often taking part.
A wide range of trade and craft stands will cater for your shopping and catering needs and there’s a fairground amusements area for children of all ages.
The 2018 Perth Highland Games will be held on Sunday 12th August at Scone Palace. We’ll have the usual fantastic mix of piping, Heavyweight competitions, cycling and running, Highland Dancing, food and drink stalls, gift stalls, and much more.
At Perth Highland Games you can watch traditional Highland events such as throwing the hammer and tossing the caber.
There's Highland Dancing, pipe bands and solo pipers as well as track events including two Scottish championship races.
We also have rides & amusements and trade stands selling food, drinks, crafts
and other goods.
Come and join in the fun this year at Scone Palace!
http://perthhighlandgames.co.uk/
THE OFFICIAL HOME OF STIRLING HIGHLAND GAMES
Stirling Highland Games is one of the City of Stirling’s signature annual events welcoming visitors from around the world to central Scotland to see our traditional Highland games competitions.
Our games field is located behind Stirling Sports Village and offers spectacular views over to the Wallace Monument, Cambuskenneth Abbey and Stirling Castle. We have a full programme of traditional Highland games competitions on offer including Running, Youth Running, Cycling, Highland Dancing, Heavyweights, long jump and triple jump. We will also showcase several Piping Performances throughout the day.
We look forward to welcoming you on Saturday 18th August 2018 and have made sure there is plenty to see, do and taste. Our Traders Village will showcase a delicious range of food and coffee servers, craft and whisky stalls and activities to take part in. We also have an onsite bar so you can enjoy refreshments throughout the day whilst enjoying Games Day with friends.
Tickets can be bought at the gate on the day or at a discount in advance through our online shop.
STIRLING SPORTS VILLAGE
STIRLING GAMES FIELD
ROYAL STUART WAY
STIRLING
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https://www.stirlinghighlandgames.com/
Stirling Highland Games is one of the City of Stirling’s signature annual events welcoming visitors from around the world to central Scotland to see our traditional Highland games competitions.
Our games field is located behind Stirling Sports Village and offers spectacular views over to the Wallace Monument, Cambuskenneth Abbey and Stirling Castle. We have a full programme of traditional Highland games competitions on offer including Running, Youth Running, Cycling, Highland Dancing, Heavyweights, long jump and triple jump. We will also showcase several Piping Performances throughout the day.
We look forward to welcoming you on Saturday 18th August 2018 and have made sure there is plenty to see, do and taste. Our Traders Village will showcase a delicious range of food and coffee servers, craft and whisky stalls and activities to take part in. We also have an onsite bar so you can enjoy refreshments throughout the day whilst enjoying Games Day with friends.
Tickets can be bought at the gate on the day or at a discount in advance through our online shop.
STIRLING SPORTS VILLAGE
STIRLING GAMES FIELD
ROYAL STUART WAY
STIRLING
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https://www.stirlinghighlandgames.com/
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Celtic Colours International
Festival October 5-13, 2018. Come celebrate the living Celtic culture on Cape Breton Island. http://celtic-colours.com/ |
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The Scots Fiddle Festival
2018 One Location - One Venue The Pleasance
The Scots Fiddle Festival, which is now in its 22nd year, is delighted to announce that it will be moving back under one roof for this year’s Festival.
Fiddle 2018, which will be held from the 16th – 18th November, is moving to The Pleasance, Edinburgh – the well known, music and Fringe Venue. It has recently had a £6 million refurbishment, taking these facilities to a new level, with greater accessibility, space availability, and enables the whole festival to take place in one location.
Rosie Munro the SFF Artistic Director said “This is a really exciting move, which will give us greater scope for the festival. It will allow us to be innovative while continuing to develop our core activities, creating an exciting new home for the Scots Fiddle Festival”.
Malcolm Gillies, Chair of the SFF said “We had a new committee, including myself, last year, and now having one year under our belt, are gradually making some changes. We see this move as a great opportunity for the festival, and one which will allow us to expand the offering, be maybe a wee bit radical, and moves us well down the road to becoming a genuinely sustainable and fun Festival.”
The programme and tickets for the 2018 Festival will be released at the end of August 2018.
http://scotsfiddlefestival.com/
2018 One Location - One Venue The Pleasance
The Scots Fiddle Festival, which is now in its 22nd year, is delighted to announce that it will be moving back under one roof for this year’s Festival.
Fiddle 2018, which will be held from the 16th – 18th November, is moving to The Pleasance, Edinburgh – the well known, music and Fringe Venue. It has recently had a £6 million refurbishment, taking these facilities to a new level, with greater accessibility, space availability, and enables the whole festival to take place in one location.
Rosie Munro the SFF Artistic Director said “This is a really exciting move, which will give us greater scope for the festival. It will allow us to be innovative while continuing to develop our core activities, creating an exciting new home for the Scots Fiddle Festival”.
Malcolm Gillies, Chair of the SFF said “We had a new committee, including myself, last year, and now having one year under our belt, are gradually making some changes. We see this move as a great opportunity for the festival, and one which will allow us to expand the offering, be maybe a wee bit radical, and moves us well down the road to becoming a genuinely sustainable and fun Festival.”
The programme and tickets for the 2018 Festival will be released at the end of August 2018.
http://scotsfiddlefestival.com/
ROSS COUPER & TOM OAKES PRESENT WINTER TRAD 2018 30TH NOV - 2ND DEC: OLD TOWN, EDINBURGH Three nights and two days of fiddles, flutes and guitars - classes, sessions, concerts, fantastic tutors and more! 2018 TUTORS: Tom Oakes - Flute / Guitar Ross Couper - Fiddle Kevin Henderson - Fiddle Phillipe Barnes - Flute / Guitar More info & how to book wintertrad.com #WinterTrad2018 |
