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Fèis Rois @feisrois.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

Voting is open for the MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards & we’re so proud to see so many Fèis Rois people nominated! Including our very own @fionadalgetty.bsky.social, for Industry Person of the Year! Voting closes on 16th Nov - www.surveymonkey.com/r/STMAvoting... @handsupfortrad.bsky.social

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Fèis Rois @feisrois.bsky.social · 21/08/2025

It's time to dust off those vocal cords! Voices in Bloom, our free adult singing group, returns on 2nd September. 📆 Tuesdays, 10:30am - 12:30pm 📍 Perrins Centre, Alness 💷 FREE You can find more info and book your free place here ⬇ feisrois.org/classes-cour...

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Fèis Rois @feisrois.bsky.social · 21/08/2025

Schools are back and we're in full swing too! You can read all about our weekly classes, trip to Lorient, a job vacancy, singing groups, gigs & lots more in our August newsletter: mailchi.mp/feisrois/aug... And you can subscribe here, feisrois.org/get-involved... so you don't miss out next month!

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Schools are back and we're in full swing too!

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Fiona Dalgetty @fionadalgetty.bsky.social · 09/07/2025

We introduced a 4-day week with no loss of earnings for the staff team @feisrois.bsky.social 3.5 years ago. What have we noticed? A happy, healthy team who continue to deliver extensive programmes of work across our communities and in the arts & cultural sector locally, nationally & internationally.

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Fèis Rois @feisrois.bsky.social · 03/07/2025

An incredible opportunity with Moniack Mhor Creative Writing Centre for young people, 16-25yrs (up to 30 if you have lived experience of the care system) interested in songwriting! FREE expert support from professional songwriters & industry experts! www.moniackmhor.org.uk/youth/first-....

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First Stages - Moniack Mhor

ARE YOU AGED 16 – 25, LIVE IN SCOTLAND AND HAVE AN INTEREST IN WRITING SONGS? FIRST STAGES is a holistic music programme that will nurture young and emerging songwriters through workshops, online sess...

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Fèis Rois @feisrois.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

We’re inviting young people aged 8 to 25 to design a logo for this exciting milestone! This is your chance to showcase your talents and help shape the look of our town’s celebrations. Whether you draw, paint or design the logo online, we want to see your vision! A perfect summer holiday activity!

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Fèis Rois @feisrois.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

Let’s celebrate our town’s big year together! Come along to our drop-in info sessions to find out more about Dingwall 800 – we want to share ideas and chat about the celebration! 📍Robertson House, Greenhill Street, Dingwall 📅Mon 14th July, 6–8pm & Thurs 17th July, 2–4pm Everyone is welcome!

This poster shows the Hector Macdonald Memorial Monument in Dingwall. In yellow text it says Dingwall 800, Drop-in sessions. In white text, it reads "Let’s Celebrate Our Town’s Big Year Together! Want to see how you can get involved? In 2026, Dingwall marks 800 years since becoming a Royal Burgh – a major milestone in our town’s history. We’re inviting everyone – individuals, businesses, creatives and more – to come along to a drop-in session to share ideas, chat about the celebration, and help shape a fantastic year of events. Where: Fèis Rois, Robertson House, Greenhill Street, Dingwall When: Monday 14th July – 6– 8pm Thursday 17th July – 2–4pm Whether you’ve got a big idea or just want to hear what’s being planned, we’d love to see you. It ends with yellow text saying Be part of Dingwall 800 – it starts with you! There are also logos for Fèis Rois, Highland Council and Scottish Government.

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Fèis Rois @feisrois.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

2026 marks the 800th anniversary of Dingwall becoming a Royal Burgh and we're collaborating with local organisations to deliver a year of celebrations to mark this landmark anniversary. Check out the posts below for 2 current opportunities, with LOTS more to come! feisrois.org?projects=din...

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Dingwall 800 (2026) - Fèis Rois

2026 marks the 800th anniversary of Dingwall becoming a Royal Burgh and Fèis Rois is collaborating with The Highland Council, Dingwall Community Council, Dingwall Community Development Company and oth...

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Fèis Rois @feisrois.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

We take safeguarding very seriously at Fèis Rois and you are welcome to read our safeguarding policy here ⬇️ feisrois.org/wp-content/u...

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Fèis Rois @feisrois.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

We welcome this report and support the important work that The BIT Collective have done in this area. You can read the report, Safeguarding Young People in Traditional Music' here ⬇️ www.thebitcollective.co.uk/safeguarding...

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Fèis Rois @feisrois.bsky.social · 17/04/2025

The full job description, along with details of how to apply for this post, can be found ➡️ feisrois.org/get-involved... Please share with anyone you think would be interested in this exciting job opportunity! #dingwall800 #fèisrois #jobsinthearts #scottishartsjobs #dingwall #eventproducer

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Vacancies - Fèis Rois

We're currently recruiting for an Event Producer to deliver a quality programme of events to mark the 800th anniversary of Dingwall becoming a Royal Burgh!

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Fèis Rois @feisrois.bsky.social · 17/04/2025

⏰ 28 hours per week (Fèis Rois operates a 4 day week and considers 28 hours to be full-time) 📍Robertson House, Dingwall (Fèis Rois has flexible & hybrid working policies, so not all hours will need to be worked from Robertson House) 💷 £29,269 ⏳ Deadline for applications is 05/05/25 Keep reading ⬇️

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Fèis Rois @feisrois.bsky.social · 17/04/2025

We're looking to recruit an experienced Event Producer to develop, deliver and promote a quality programme of events and activities to celebrate this momentous occasion for Dingwall! Keep reading ⬇️

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Fèis Rois @feisrois.bsky.social · 17/04/2025

Job opportunity - Event Producer Next year marks the 800th anniversary of Dingwall becoming a Royal Burgh & we're excited to be collaborating with The Highland Council, Dingwall Community Council & Dingwall Community Development Company to deliver a year of celebrations in 2026. Keep reading ⬇️

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Fèis Rois @feisrois.bsky.social · 17/04/2025

Great news to kick off a Thursday! 🥳 We're delighted to have secured £40,000 from Youth Music Initiative (YMI) to continue our Fèis Club! Congratulations to fellow successful Highland arts orgs, Moniack Mhor Creative Writing Centre & Lyth Arts Centre! Read more in the link below ⬇️

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Fèis Rois @feisrois.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

3 FREE community ceilidhs next week as part of our Easter Fèis in Tain, Ullapool & Dingwall! Join us, & our tutors, for 3 fun evenings of music, song & dance! These ceilidhs are open to Fèis participants & their families, as well as the public - everyone welcome. Thigibh ann! #gaelic #gàidhlig

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Fèis Rois @feisrois.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

What's your idea of a perfect day? How about a stroll round castle grounds, home baking & live music outside followed by an evening of great music & dancing? Put the 19th April in your diary: Foulis Castle's Daffodil Tea followed by a ceilidh dance in North Kessock, all for charity! See you there 😀

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Fèis Rois @feisrois.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

Did you know we have an app to introduce young children to traditional music, song, stories & dance - now available for Apple & Android phones! With interactive songs & activities in Gaelic & Scots, Fun Folk is a fun way for the little ones to learn! Find out more: feisrois.org/learn-online...

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Fèis Rois @feisrois.bsky.social · 27/03/2025

And if you can't join in with the workshops from 2nd - 5th May, we have a great programme of concerts and lunchtime recitals taking place in Ullapool! Tickets all available through feisrois.org @rachel-walker.bsky.social @aaronhjones.bsky.social @findlaynapier.bsky.social #fèisrois

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Fèis Rois @feisrois.bsky.social · 27/03/2025

Our final 8 tutors for Fèis Rois nan Inbheach 2025! Only 5 weeks to go until we're back in Ullapool for a jam-packed weekend of music, song & dance - tha sinn air bhioran! #adultfèis #fèisrois

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Fèis Rois @feisrois.bsky.social · 20/03/2025

The countdown is on for our Youth Fèis! 10 places left in each location but they'll be snapped up quickly! 📆 7-10th April 📍 Dingwall | Tain | Ullapool 👥 P4 - S6 🎵 Classes in fiddle, guitar, whistle, step dance, art & lots more! 💷 Pay what you can www.feisrois.org/residential-feisan/junior-feis/

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Fèis Rois @feisrois.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

📣Save the date!📣 Another great music night from our friends in Poyntzfield coming up! 🍀St Patrick's Night session 🍀Monday 17th March, 7pm 🍀Studio Equinox, Poyntzfield, IV7 8LX 🍀Wear something green! 💚

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Fèis Rois @feisrois.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

Calling all Ullapool accommodation providers! If you have availability from 2-5 May, please comment with your website/email & we will share with our Adult Fèis participants. #ullapool

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Fèis Rois @feisrois.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

Our next 8 tutors for Fèis Rois nan Inbheach in May! Join us in Ullapool for a great weekend of music, song and dance. We'll be announcing our full Fringe programme next week so stay tuned! feisrois.org/residential-... @findlaynapier.bsky.social

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Fèis Rois @feisrois.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

We still have places at our Easter Youth Fèis during the Easter holidays! This non-residential music week, which takes place in Tain, Ullapool and Dingwall, runs from 7-10th April and is a pay what you can event, open to P4-S6 - no experience necessary. Thigibh ann! 🥳 feisrois.org/residential-...

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Rachel Walker @rachel-walker.bsky.social · 21/02/2025

Delighted to be joining the tutor team for this years Adult Fèis @feisrois.bsky.social for the first time, and that I’ll be performing a concert with @aaronhjones.bsky.social - really looking forward to being part of a special weekend 🎶

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Fèis Rois @feisrois.bsky.social · 20/02/2025

Introducing our first 8 tutors for Fèis Rois nan Inbheach 2025! Taking place in Ullapool from 2-5 May, our Adult Fèis has a range of music, song & dance classes for all abilities. Plus a great Fringe prog including a concert with @rachel-walker.bsky.social & Aaron Jones! @rachelhair.bsky.social

Meet our Tutors poster with an image of Laura Wilkie playing fiddle and Gaelic singer Rona Lightfoot, smiling at the camera.

Meet our Tutors poster with an image of Rachel Walker singing into a microphone, wearing a blue coat and an image of Aaron Jones playing guitar and singing, with bright yellow and blue stage lights.

Meet our Tutors poster with an image of Rachel Hair standing outside a white house with her harp, wearing blue jeans and a black top, and a picture of dancer Caroline Reagh wearing a chunky blue scarf and smiling to the camera.

Meet our Tutors poster with an image of John Carmichael sitting outside in a garden with his accordion, and a picture of Karen Tweed playing her accordion.

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Fèis Rois @feisrois.bsky.social · 20/02/2025

Our Easter Fèis is fast approaching! Taking place in Dingwall, Ullapool & Tain from 7-10th April we have a fantastic tutor team waiting to welcome young musicians aged P4-S6 - with lots of class options, on a pay what you can basis, there is something for everyone and every ability. Thigibh ann!

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Youth Fèis (April) - Fèis Rois

Booking is now open for our Easter Fèis, 7-10th April, in Dingwall, Tain & Ullapool. 4 days of music making for young people in P4 - S6!

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Fèis Rois @feisrois.bsky.social · 20/02/2025

And if that wasn't enough, we have Còmhradh ri... every month we have a new guest speaker, giving you the opportunity to ask any burning questions! This is aimed at fluent speakers and intermediate to advanced level learners, but everyone is welcome, and there is no pressure to contribute! #gàidhlig

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Fèis Rois @feisrois.bsky.social · 20/02/2025

If you can't make it to Dingwall, don't worry, we have two regular online opportunities for you too! Cearcall Còmhraidh is aimed at intermediate level learners & takes place on the last Monday of every month, starting on the 24th Feb. Beginners & listeners are welcome & it's free!

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Gaelic Conversation - Fèis Rois

The perfect place to practice your Gaelic with likeminded learners in a safe environment - now online!

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Fèis Rois @feisrois.bsky.social · 20/02/2025

Come along to our Gaelic conversation circle in our Dingwall office with Eilidh Forsyth on Monday 24th, 11am. It's a friendly & informal opportunity to practice speaking Gaelic whilst enjoying a cuppa and some cake! This happens every Monday, not just for Seachdain na Gàidhlig - thigibh ann!

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Cearcall Còmhraidh – in person - Fèis Rois

Our weekly Gaelic conversation circle in Dingwall is a great opportunity to practice your conversational Gaelic in a friendly & informal setting.

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Fèis Rois @feisrois.bsky.social · 20/02/2025

Dè tha sibhse a’ dèanamh airson #SeachdainnaGàidhlig 2025 bhon 24 Gearran den 2 Màrt? Faicibh na tha a’ tachairt air an làraich-lìn aca: seachdainnagaidhlig.scot Next week is World Gaelic Week - are you taking part? Here are some free opportunities we have for you! #gàidhlig #cleachdi

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Fèis Rois @feisrois.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

We're delighted that, recognising “the substantial experience of the organisation in delivering best practice for creative engagement,” Creative Scotland has awarded Fèis Rois £1,043,958 for 2025-2028. Read more below & here feisrois.org/funders/

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Fèis Rois @feisrois.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

One of our 2024 highlights was collaborating with Glasgow Jazz Festival on a project which brought together musicians from Scotland & Vietnam. We're excited to see where this project might go in the future! Watch this short film 👇 www.youtube.com/watch?v=N1Aa...

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Bamboo Meets Bagpipes: Vietnamese-Scottish Collaboration with Đàn Đó, Glasgow Jazz Fest & Fèis Rois.

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Fèis Rois @feisrois.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

Our first post here and it's a good one! We're delighted that we will have TWO groups of young musicians playing at this year's Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival, Our Ceilidh Trail has performed at every festival since it started & it is always a fantastic, welcoming & enjoyable performing experience!

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