@musicnewsscotland
Scotland's trio of music publications: MUSIC NEWS Scotland + MNS FESTIVALS! + MNS GIGguide - covering the whole music scene in Scotland for the last 22 years! Email Alastair with news or Carol for great advertising deals at musicnewsscotland@gmail.com
Debut album just out from Elgin and the Marbles / @callumbaird.bsky.social with launch in-store gig in Glasgow's Music From Big Blue / @lnfg.bsky.social this afternoon (8th) - read about it in our latest MNS GIGguide's GIGspotlight @ www.yumpu.com/en/document/read/71058428/mns-gigguide-mar26-8/15
Martin Taylor @traversetheatre.bsky.social 🎶 *Limited tickets remaining!* Whether you’re a long-time #jazz lover or discovering Martin’s music for the first time, this brand-new solo show promises an uplifting concert from one of the true greats of our time: www.soundhouse.org.uk/events/marti...
Multi-award-winning guitarist Martin Taylor MBE has been described by Jeff Beck as “the best guitarist in the world”. 🌟 Well, luckily for Edinburgh audiences, the virtuoso of fingerstyle jazz returns to @traversetheatre.bsky.social
🎟️ Book: www.soundhouse.org.uk/events/marti... #LiveMusic #Music
And of course The Sun Never Sets is out on limited edition orange vinyl on FRIDAY MARCH 6 via @lnfg.bsky.social.
You can still pre-order now: linktr.ee/elginandthemarbles
Couldn't put it better myself! If you're a vinyl fan, please consider taking out a subscription or picking up a copy for more GREAT opinions like this every month via recordcollectormag.com
“The debut album from Elgin & The Marbles packs a real punch, full of snarling, impactful commentaries on the state of modern Britain, across 12 excellent songs.
It’s a record rooted in catchy, melodic folk music, but with an overriding punk spirit.” 🔥
Buzzing to read the first review of our new album in a proper magazine.
Huge thanks to Record Collector Magazine and @charlieashcroft.bsky.social for featuring The Sun Never Sets and giving it such a great write-up.
There is still no feeling like seeing something you've done featured in print 🔥
Catch-up: MNS FESTIVALS! on cover Astro Bloc (playing Edinburgh's Tradfest) see p5, plus news on Born To Be Wide, Tradfest, HebCelt, TMF, East Neuk, Shetland Folk, Orkney Folk, Govan Music Festival, Belladrum, Eden, Back Doune the Rabbit Hole, read at bit.ly/mns-festival...
Off Axis Gigs presents The Shambles
Hailing from the Scottish Borders, The Shambles are reigniting the spirit of raw, authentic guitar music for a new generation. They headline MacArts in GALASHIELS on Saturday 28 March 2026
On sale now: offaxisgigs.com/product/the-...
The programme for the 2026 Haal festival in Portsoy has been announced!
Celebrating its 16th year over the weekend of 5 - 7 June, the festival will bring together top performers from across Scotland, England, Ireland and as far afield as Australia.
Tickets from Bob Philips at bobportsoy@gmail.com
Renew Your Musical Repertoire with some excellent, newly published releases fromTaigh na Teud!
From timeless classics to avant-garde innovations for all instruments, you can find some wonderful traditional song and music books at ScotlandsMusic.com
The North Atlantic Song Convention (NASC) returns to Edinburgh's Scottish Storytelling Centre from 6-8 March 2026 for a celebration of traditional folk song and singing from across the North Atlantic Region.
Tickets at scottishstorytellingcentre.online.red61.co.uk/event/913:64...
I love this guy’s soundscapes. Going to try to get to more than one of these…
Nice mention in today’s @scotsman.com for harper Karen Marshalsay’s upcoming “hometown” gig at East Neuk Festival celebrating Crail’s own 18th century musical personality, James Oswald with fiddler-violist Kathryn Nicholl and the great Fife traditional singer Chris Miles.
Community of artists on BSky who support Scottish Independence.
Please contact us to join! #artistsforindy #ScottishIndependence
For artists organising & collaborating see discord.gg/DQFcXExQtc
go.bsky.app/NEpttAi
Delighted to be a part of this.
A massive thank you to everybody who has been listening to THE BRITISH MUSEUM 🏛️since it was released last month 🙌
Next up, it's THE TREASURY'S IN LOVE on Nov 7!
You can pre-order THE SUN NEVER SETS, the debut album by Elgin & the Marbles from
@LNFGlasgow now.
All the links you will ever need are here: linktr.ee/elginandthem...
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Scots language folks! OOR VYCE! The campaign for a Scots Language Act and holding the ScotGov to account on provisions is having its AGM on Thursday 19th at 19:30 GMT on Zoom. Open to all. Looking for new committee members too! Mail chair@oorvyce.scot to RSVP 📩
@oorvyce.bsky.social
Seachdain na Gàidhlig (World Gaelic Week) is happening 23rd Feb - 1st March! Celebrating Scottish Gaelic across the globe, you can expect everything from dances and talks to baking and walks, a packed programme is guaranteed!
More information at seachdainnagaidhlig.scot
Huge congratulations to Aberdeenshire harpist Rachel Groves who has been named the BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician for 2026! 🎉
The TMSA Muckle Sing is happening on Saturday 21st Feb!
Come along for an event for community singing groups and for individual singers, including morning and afternoon workshops, a performance platform and a short concert from our tutor.
All welcome.
A photo of Iona with the text 'Lairn A Scots Sang with Iona' and the Patreon logo
Fancy learning Scots Songs at your own pace with a host of resources? I'm building a Scots Song lesson library on Patreon. For £5 per month, you can access a wheen of songs that are already up, and gain entry to my online workshops when they happen.
www.patreon.com/c/ionafyfe/m...
I designed this Scots language Valentine’s Day caird ❤️✨ Why no gie yer lover a unique Scottish card and support an independent musician in their guest to diversify their income? Win win!
🌹Order here → bit.ly/4bwVuo8
An excellent choice for #BandcampFriday
I've listened to @deanowens1.bsky.social Spirit Ridge many, many times & it sounds fresh and new every time.
Even more so on #vinyl ❤️
Not only is it #BandcampFriday, but the fabulous Countess Of Fife (led by the legendary FAY FIFE) has just uploaded the first track from their brand new album.
Pre-order the album - New Phone New Car New Man - and download Live Again today
www.countessoffife.bandcamp.com/album/new-ph...
Out now and available on #Bandcamp. and it's Bandcamp Friday today! A great day to top up your collection, or try something new! Dean Owens @deanowens1.bsky.social: Spirit Ridge (recorded in #Italy with Don Antonio).
Try before you buy. #TameTheLion #Rrraaaarr!
deanowens.bandcamp.com/album/spirit...
