| Music Clubs and Organisations
Fèisean nan Gàidheal -
The National Association of Gaelic Arts Youth Tuition Festivals , which supports
the development of community-based Gaelic arts tuition festivals throughout Scotland.
Gaelic Scotland - The official tourism portal for the gaelic areas of
Scotland
ALP Scot Music Group - is a community education project based in Edinburgh which aims to make the traditional music, song and dance of Scotland widely available to everyone by offering classes, events, workshops, social gatherings and publications
Glasgow Fiddle Workshop - was formed as a voluntary organisation in 1994 with the aim to offer a facility for people to increase their knowledge of Scottish Traditional Fiddle styles and to learn more about fiddle music and its history
Cowal Fiddle Workshop -
The workshop was set up a number of years ago to promote the playing of Scottish traditional music.
Borders Fiddle Group -
to encourage other musicians - not just fiddle players - to join and benefit from group meetings and performances.
Highland Music Trust - based in Inverness, Scotland, is a charitable trust established for the encouragement of Scottish national and traditional music. It has helped in the publication of collections of Scottish music, and has a few select titles for sale.
Live Music Now - Providing
young musicians with paid performance opportunities and support in professional development at the start of their careers + helping
people to access the joy of live music. The San Francisco Scottish Fiddlers - play traditional Scottish fiddle music. Members meet the third Sunday of each month in homes, drawn together by their strong sense of community and delight in sharing music.
Valley of the Moon - Scottish Fiddling School in the northern California redwoods invites you to a week of intensive study, recreation, and good times with people who share an interest in the music and dance traditions of Scotland.
Instrument /Accessories Suppliers
Gordon Stevenson Violins - Edinburgh Tel: 0131 229 2051
Bob Dougan - Violin Restoration Services
Violins, Cello, Mandolins, Bows and other instruments for sale.
Restoration work of all kinds speedily done with care.
Instruments set up for ease of playing and best tone.
Free MOT health check for all instruments.
Bows, professional rehairing, all stick and frog repairs.
Bridges of good quality carefully fitted.
Strings of all types supplied and fitted.
Silver and pearl inlay work done on tailpieces and pegs.
CALL:
0141-631-1077 or e-mail:
robert.s.dougan@btopenworld.com
Cremona House - For instruments, bows and accessories (& really quick delivery of strings)
Folk Revolution -
Glasgow's Folk and Traditional Music Specialists
Musicians and Groups
Anna-Wendy Stevenson
Emily Smith
Chris Stout
The Whistlebinkies - Scotlands Traditional Music Ensemble Jamie Laval -
Esteemed for his intensely passionate performances which run the gamut from wildly jubilant to tender and melancholy, Jamie Laval consistently delights a wide spectrum of audiences with his unmistakably personal expression of traditional Celtic music.
Heeliegoleerie - Heelie goleerie is a four piece folk band playing traditional music and songs from the Scottish, Irish, Swedish and many other traditions .
Bagpipe Music - Caber Records produces bagpipe music and traditional Scottish folk music available for MP3 download. .
Festivals and Fiddle Camps
Fiddles on fire -
The list of performers and workshop leaders reads like a who's who of the fiddle world… At The Sage - Gateshead.
The Scots Fiddle festival - for a welter of fine music.
Blazin In Beauly
Sabhal Mor Ostaig - Short Courses Members and Local Interest Sites
Carrick Castle Boat Club - For local sailing info, news and pictures..
Self catering holiday cottage on Loch Goil - Large House for groups of up to 10.
Rowan House Bed and Breakfast - In Carrick Castle on the shore of Loch Goil Rowan House Self Catering -
purpose built, self-contained apartment adjoining Rowan House Bed and Breakfast.
Derek Prescott PhotoGraphic - For all types of photographic assignments.
Argyll Online - An Internet Guide to Argyll
Natural Elements Crafts Gallery - For unique and beautiful handmade gifts and presents
Integral Solutions - Network Systems, website design and Virtual Tours
Scotland Tour Guide - Blue Badge Scottish Tour Guide with an exceptional understanding of and enthusiasm for Scotland.
Other
Scotloads - for great Scottish cds and mp3s. Samples of all music, free mp3 for new members, gig listings and more..
BBC's Celtic Roots
www.MusicInScotland.com - gateway to Scotland's music
Kev Thompson -
Ceilidh band, folk musician, session player and
Robert Burns enthusiast.
Fiddle On Magazine - FiddleOn magazine is a publication aimed specifically at the UK fiddle player. Gives information about workshops, courses, CD and book reviews, news items and general chitchat from the UK fiddle scene.
The Quaich - Regularly updated information on Scottish Folk Music including lyrics, folk clubs, artists, events, shops and general folk music links
Foot Stompin' - Celtic music from the Bright Young Stars of Scottish Traditional Music. A must see site for news, discussion forum, shop and much more
Rural Community Gateway - Information and services for rural communities in Scotland
Folkmusic.NET - One of the largest sites covering Folk & Traditional Music of the British Isles, Ireland and what is often called 'Celtic' music. This site is provided by The Living Traditifon magazine.
Tradmusic.com - By trad musicians for trad music.
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