ALASDAIR'S RECOMMENDED LINKS
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FACEBOOK
My Facebook Site
My Facebook Site
HOUSE FOLK
Now in its fifth year the House Folk Music Festival brings you three nights of Scottish music performed by top artists in highly unusual and intimate venues. The concerts take place every year in autumn in the village of Kinlochard situated in the Trossachs.
Now in its fifth year the House Folk Music Festival brings you three nights of Scottish music performed by top artists in highly unusual and intimate venues. The concerts take place every year in autumn in the village of Kinlochard situated in the Trossachs.
MURAN
The Traditional and Contemporary Band I play in
The Traditional and Contemporary Band I play in
SOUNDCLOUD - WEDDING AND EVENT PIPER
Sound Clips of me playing examples of suitable music for weddings or events.
Sound Clips of me playing examples of suitable music for weddings or events.
WEDDING PIPER AND EVENT PIPER
My specific Wedding and Event Piper website
My specific Wedding and Event Piper website
YOUTUBE
MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL
MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL
ARDTALLA
Ardtalla is in a unique position at the heart of the estate and adjacent to Novar’s five acre walled garden complete with tennis court and croquet lawn. I have played here for weddings and private hire. Ardtalla is also ideal for Corporate Events
Ardtalla is in a unique position at the heart of the estate and adjacent to Novar’s five acre walled garden complete with tennis court and croquet lawn. I have played here for weddings and private hire. Ardtalla is also ideal for Corporate Events
CARBISDALE CASTLE
Another venue that I have played at for weddings. Yes it really is run by the SYHA
Another venue that I have played at for weddings. Yes it really is run by the SYHA
CHRISTINE EDWARDS
The website of my friend, Christine Edwards, who is a professional harpist playing at weddings and events. She is also an experienced music teacher.
The website of my friend, Christine Edwards, who is a professional harpist playing at weddings and events. She is also an experienced music teacher.
LITTLE RED WEDDING BAND
The Little Red Wedding Band are one of Scotland's most popular and best loved wedding bands. Over the last three years they have kept the dance floors of Scottish venues absolutely jam packed with their huge repetoire of tunes, excellent musicianship and awesome female vocals.
The Little Red Wedding Band are one of Scotland's most popular and best loved wedding bands. Over the last three years they have kept the dance floors of Scottish venues absolutely jam packed with their huge repetoire of tunes, excellent musicianship and awesome female vocals.
LOCH TORRIDON HOTEL
Set in 58 acres of parkland at the end of a magnificent sea loch, The Torridon has one of the most spectacular and idyllic locations in the country. You can have exclusive use of The Torridon for your perfect Scottish wedding
Set in 58 acres of parkland at the end of a magnificent sea loch, The Torridon has one of the most spectacular and idyllic locations in the country. You can have exclusive use of The Torridon for your perfect Scottish wedding
SCOTTISH EXHIBITION AND CONFERENCE CENTRE
The SECC is Scotland's premier national venue for public events, concerts and conferences.
The SECC is Scotland's premier national venue for public events, concerts and conferences.
THE RADISSON, GLASGOW
The most architecturally striking hotel in Glasgow.
The most architecturally striking hotel in Glasgow.
ADAM SUTHERLAND
Fiddler with Peatog Faeries, Session A9, Step Dance Co., Croft No.5 and Salsa Celtica.
Fiddler with Peatog Faeries, Session A9, Step Dance Co., Croft No.5 and Salsa Celtica.
ANNA MASSIE
Anna Massie was the winner of the BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician of the Year 2003 Award. A talented multi-instrumentalist, she excels in playing the fiddle, mandolin and tenor banjo. Though perhaps most impressive is her guitar playing. As well as solo performances, Anna also formed a trio featuring the impressive guitar and vocal talents of Jenn Butterworth and the outstanding accordion and border pipe playing of Mairearad Green.
Anna Massie was the winner of the BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician of the Year 2003 Award. A talented multi-instrumentalist, she excels in playing the fiddle, mandolin and tenor banjo. Though perhaps most impressive is her guitar playing. As well as solo performances, Anna also formed a trio featuring the impressive guitar and vocal talents of Jenn Butterworth and the outstanding accordion and border pipe playing of Mairearad Green.
ANNA-WENDY STEVENSON
Anna-Wendy's distinctive sound is a product of classical expertise and traditional passion. These two strengths have opened many doors to Anna-Wendy both as an orchestral player and as an internationally traveled ‘fiddler'.
Anna-Wendy's distinctive sound is a product of classical expertise and traditional passion. These two strengths have opened many doors to Anna-Wendy both as an orchestral player and as an internationally traveled ‘fiddler'.
CHARLIE MCKERRON
One of Scotland's finest fiddle players, Charlie McKerron won the Daily Record Golden Fiddle Award. He first joined Capercaillie in 1985 and has toured extensively throughout the world with the band.
One of Scotland's finest fiddle players, Charlie McKerron won the Daily Record Golden Fiddle Award. He first joined Capercaillie in 1985 and has toured extensively throughout the world with the band.
GORDON GUNN
Gordon Gunn has been described as "one of the most exciting and innovative fiddle players of the times." Gordon is also a respected fiddle tutor, composer and session musician. His compositions have been recorded by many artistes including Session A9, Phil Cunningham & Aly Bain, Ingrid Henderson, American fiddler Rodney Miller and "McGregor, Brechin & O'Headra" to name but a few.
Gordon Gunn has been described as "one of the most exciting and innovative fiddle players of the times." Gordon is also a respected fiddle tutor, composer and session musician. His compositions have been recorded by many artistes including Session A9, Phil Cunningham & Aly Bain, Ingrid Henderson, American fiddler Rodney Miller and "McGregor, Brechin & O'Headra" to name but a few.
IAIN MACDONALD
Iain is a Traditional Musician, a piper, flute player, whistle player etc.. and plays mostly Scottish and Irish music with a little 'other' stuff thrown in. His music has a heavy Gaelic influence, it being his first language and the language of the area where he was born and brought up.
Iain is a Traditional Musician, a piper, flute player, whistle player etc.. and plays mostly Scottish and Irish music with a little 'other' stuff thrown in. His music has a heavy Gaelic influence, it being his first language and the language of the area where he was born and brought up.
JULIE FOWLIS
Since the release of her award-winning album 'cuilidh' in 2007 Julie has spent much time developing her own sound with a top-class touring band including husband Éamon Doorley, Dublin's Tony Byrne, Highlander Duncan Chisholm and bodhrán champion Martin O'Neill. This formidable line-up has become synonymous with emotive, expressive and high energy live shows.
Since the release of her award-winning album 'cuilidh' in 2007 Julie has spent much time developing her own sound with a top-class touring band including husband Éamon Doorley, Dublin's Tony Byrne, Highlander Duncan Chisholm and bodhrán champion Martin O'Neill. This formidable line-up has become synonymous with emotive, expressive and high energy live shows.
KILTEARN FIDDLERS
Award winning Kiltearn Fiddlers emerged from the Fèis Rois Traditional Fiddle Classes, initiated by Rita Hunter, in 1990. Alpha Munro, the leader of the Kiltearn Fiddlers, formed the performing group to improve their performance skills, expertise and confidence and to promote Scottish Traditional Music in the area.
Award winning Kiltearn Fiddlers emerged from the Fèis Rois Traditional Fiddle Classes, initiated by Rita Hunter, in 1990. Alpha Munro, the leader of the Kiltearn Fiddlers, formed the performing group to improve their performance skills, expertise and confidence and to promote Scottish Traditional Music in the area.
LAUREN MACCOLL
Former Kiltearn Fiddler who now fronts her own trio, 'The MacCollective', with Barry Reid (Croft No. 5) and Mhairi Hall.
Former Kiltearn Fiddler who now fronts her own trio, 'The MacCollective', with Barry Reid (Croft No. 5) and Mhairi Hall.
MAIREARAD GREEN
Originally from the Wester Ross village of Achiltibuie, Mairearad Green, “a rare talent” on accordion and pipes, is one of Scotland’s finest musical exports.
Originally from the Wester Ross village of Achiltibuie, Mairearad Green, “a rare talent” on accordion and pipes, is one of Scotland’s finest musical exports.
ROBERT WATT
World Champion Piper Robert Watt is a highly renowned worldwide performer and instructor.
World Champion Piper Robert Watt is a highly renowned worldwide performer and instructor.
STUART CASSELLS
Stuart Cassells is one of Scotland’s leading young bagpipers, with a CV that includes winning most of the top junior solo competitions, being heard on the soundtrack of the film Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire as well as recording with the British rock band The Darkness. Stuart's Band - The Red Hot Chilli Pipers – are also in much demand and perform at all sorts of functions and events all over the world.
Stuart Cassells is one of Scotland’s leading young bagpipers, with a CV that includes winning most of the top junior solo competitions, being heard on the soundtrack of the film Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire as well as recording with the British rock band The Darkness. Stuart's Band - The Red Hot Chilli Pipers – are also in much demand and perform at all sorts of functions and events all over the world.
BLANK SHEET MUSIC
A website where you can print any kind of blank sheet music totally free.
A website where you can print any kind of blank sheet music totally free.
