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TMSAScotland @tmsascotland.bsky.social · 23h

Looking forward to the TMSA Aberdeen's Doric Concert on Sunday 11 October at Cookney Village Hall, where a great afternoon of Scottish music, songs and stories is guaranteed! These concerts are always popular and you can reserve your tickets by calling 01224 314795.

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TMSAScotland @tmsascotland.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Aberdeen FluteFling returns to the Elphinstone Institute from 6-8th November and features another lineup of some of the finest traditional flute and whistle players! Expect an fantastic few days of concerts and workshops with various Scottish artists and musicians. flutefling.scot/scottish-flu...

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TMSAScotland @tmsascotland.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

TMSA Aberdeen Branch are hosting two Doric concerts very soon! This Sunday you can head to Fetternear Hall for a great afternoon of Scottish music and song, and to Cookney Village Hall on the 11th October for similar excellent music and craic! Tickets by calling 01224 314795.

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TMSAScotland @tmsascotland.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

The 6th Findhorn Bay Festival begins TODAY! 🤩 Over the next 10 days you can experience a vibrant mix of theatre and performance, exhibitions and live music, visual art and photography, talks, tours, and education programmes and lots of free activities findhornbayfestival.com

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TMSAScotland @tmsascotland.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

The TMSA Aberdeen Branch are hosting two Doric concerts early next month! On the 4th and 11th October you can pop along to Fetternear Hall and Cookney Village Hall respectively for two great afternoons of Scottish music and songs. Reserve tickets by calling 01224 314795.

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TMSAScotland @tmsascotland.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Want to compete on stage? 🤔 Send in a demo to take part in Hands Up for Trad's Battle of the Folk Bands competition, held at Celtic Connections on Saturday January 30th 2027. Deadline for submissions is 11th October 2026 so get your entries in ASAP! 👀 projects.handsupfortrad.scot/distil/battl...

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TMSAScotland @tmsascotland.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Andy Irvine and Quilty take to the Queen's Hall on October 4th to offer a unique musical journey, taking in the cultures of their two native countries. www.thequeenshall.net/whats-on/and...

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TMSAScotland @tmsascotland.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

SC&T are hosting a Mandolin workshop and Guitar workshop on 26th Sept 10.30 am - 4 pm with tutors Laura-Beth Salter and Jenn Butterworth. The two workshops will run concurrently and students will come together in the last hour to play a collaborative set. scottishculture.org/workshops/41...

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TMSAScotland @tmsascotland.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Dunbar Music Festival begins next week! From 25th - 27th September you can experience over 50 free gigs, plus 3 headliners in an intimate, limited-capacity venue www.dunbarmusicfestival.co.uk

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TMSAScotland @tmsascotland.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Award-winning folksinger Iona Fyfe is hosting an online Scots Song Workshop on 23rd September at 8pm. Open to people of all ages and abilities from all over the world. Zoom link and resources will be sent to you around 6:30pm on the day of the workshop. bit.ly/3T80zMz

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TMSAScotland @tmsascotland.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

No plans this weekend? Now you do! 😉 Head to Milne Hall in Kirkton of Skene TOMORROW to catch Alan Reid and Christine Kydd performing a beautifully curated repertoire of old and new songs. You can also catch them on Saturday at Portgordon Village Hall. neatshows.org.uk

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TMSAScotland @tmsascotland.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

On 23rd September, Leith Folk Club joins Edinburgh Folk Club to welcome Windborne to Edinburgh.This is Windborne’s second visit to Scotland, and they bring something rather special: four remarkable voices, singing in astonishing four-part harmony. tickets-scotland.com/windb

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TMSAScotland @tmsascotland.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Only two more days until Ardersier Folk Festival begins! 🥳🤩 From 18th - 20th September you can experience ceilidhs, concerts and sessions at this welcoming, family-friendly event. Tickets and more info at www.ardersierfolkclub.org.uk/index.html

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TMSAScotland @tmsascotland.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

The Fiddler of Strathspey Festival is taking place THIS WEEK! 🎉🎻 From today til the end of the week you can get involved in a multitude of sessions, concerts and workshops around the Grantown-on-Spey area. Tickets at more information at www.fiddlerofstrathspey.co.uk

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TMSAScotland @tmsascotland.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Join Arthur, Ruairidh, Eilidh and Iain Cormack, with five Mòd Gold Medals between them, for en evening of Gaelic song, music and fun at this year’s Royal National Mòd in the New Auditorium at the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall on Saturday 10 October at 7.30pm shorturl.at/fBSZX

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TMSAScotland @tmsascotland.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

A screening of The Singing Street will be taking place on 19th-20th September at Abbeyhill Primary School, Edinburgh at 10am. Restored in high definition, this rare film offers a fascinating glimpse of childhood on the streets of 1950s Edinburgh. www.colonyofartists.co.uk/singingstreet

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TMSAScotland @tmsascotland.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

The Scottish Album of the Year Award Ceremony returns to Dundee's iconic Caird Hall on the 5th November to celebrate 15 years of Scotland's national music prize and will welcome more than 1,500 music fans and industry professionals. www.dundeebox.co.uk

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TMSAScotland @tmsascotland.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Tickets are now on sale for the Scottish International Storytelling Festival's Family Programme! From 10th - 31st October you can find a huge selection of storytelling performances and events for the whole family. Tickets and more information at www.sisf.org.uk

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TMSAScotland @tmsascotland.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Tickets are on sale for Lismore Ceilidh Dance Weekend! 🎻 From 4-6 June 2027 you can experience a weekend of Scottish ceilidh dancing, music and island hospitality in one of Scotland's most beautiful places. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/lismore-ce...

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TMSAScotland @tmsascotland.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

The Fiddler of Strathspey Festival Concert takes place on Friday 18th September! Head along to the YMCA, Grantown-on-Spey for a cracking evening of music and song. More information at www.fiddlerofstrathspey.co.uk

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TMSAScotland @tmsascotland.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

On the 13th September, Filmhouse Edinburgh are screening a documentary about Scottish poet and musician Hamish Henderson, followed by a lecture and Q&A from Dr Fred Freeman (Royal Conservatoire of Scotland) 📍Filmhouse Edinburgh 📆 Sunday 13th September 🕗 17.45 🎟 www.filmhouse.org.uk/movie/hamish...

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TMSAScotland @tmsascotland.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Glasgow Shanty Festival is happening this Saturday! Head over to the Tall Ship Glenlee & Riverside museum this 12th September for an incredible day of concerts and workshops celebrating songs of the sea 🌊

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TMSAScotland @tmsascotland.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

We hope everyone has a cracking time at Kirriemuir Festival over the weekend! Don't forget to tag us in your posts @TMSAScotland @KirriemuirFestival 😉

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TMSAScotland @tmsascotland.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Kirriemuir Festival is starting TOMORROW! From 4th - 6th September you can get involved in concerts, sessions, storytelling, sing-arounds and much more! Ticket info below. We look forward to seeing you all there!

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TMSAScotland @tmsascotland.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

🔥 2 DAYS TO GO! 🔥 🎶 TMSA’s 60th Anniversary Patrons’ Concert 🎶 📍 Perth Concert Hall 📅 Saturday 22 August ⏰ 7.30pm An incredible night of Scottish traditional music & song! 🎟️ Get your tickets NOW! 👉 www.perththeatreandconcerthall.com Don’t miss this very special celebration!

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TMSAScotland @tmsascotland.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

🎻 3 DAYS TO GO! 🎻 We’re delighted to welcome the wonderful Alastair Hardie to our 60th Anniversary Patrons’ Concert this Saturday! A superb traditional fiddle player, Alastair brings the spirit of Scottish music to life. 🎶 📅 Sat 22 Aug | 📍 Perth Concert Hall | ⏰ 7.30pm

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TMSAScotland @tmsascotland.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

We are delighted that Finn MacPherson will be joining us! You might have seen Finn perform with Valtos at the grand televised opening of the Commonwealth Games at the OVO Hydro in Glasgow. Skye piper Finn MacPherson is a founding member of the up and coming trad band Falasgair. 🎟️ → bit.ly/4nGS71Z

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TMSAScotland @tmsascotland.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

🎻🔥 ALY BAIN IS PLAYING THIS SATURDAY! 🔥🎻 We’re celebrating 60 years of TMSA at Perth Concert Hall with legendary Shetland fiddler Aly Bain, alongside Barbara Dickson and a stellar line-up of singers & entertainers! 🌟🎶 Don’t miss it! Book: bit.ly/4nGS71Z

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TMSAScotland @tmsascotland.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

🎻✨ THIS SATURDAY! ✨🎻 Just 5 DAYS TO GO until the TMSA Patrons Concert at Perth Concert Hall! 🎟️ Celebrate 60 years of the Traditional Music and Song Association of Scotland with a star-studded evening with brilliant singers and entertainers! 🌟🎶 👉 Book: bit.ly/4nGS71Z

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TMSAScotland @tmsascotland.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Have you got your tickets l? 🎟️ ONE month to go until our Patrons Concert extravaganza at Perth Concert Hall. Celebrate 60 years of the Traditional Music and Song Association with a star-studded evening of entertainment featuring Barbara Dickson.🎟️ bit.ly/4nGS71Z

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TMSAScotland @tmsascotland.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

A message from Natalie Chalmers, one of our performers at our Patron’s Concert. Celebrate 60 years of the Traditional Music and Song Association of Scotland with a star-studded evening of entertainment ✨ 📍Perth Concert Hall 📅 22/08 🎟️ Book → bit.ly/4nGS71Z #Trad

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TMSAScotland @tmsascotland.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

A message from the award-winning Barbara Dickson, who will feature in our TMSA 60th Anniversary Patrons’ Concert in August. Barbara has had a long and storied career that begun in the folk clubs of Fife. We are honoured to have Barbara as a Patron of the TMSA. 🎟️ Book → bit.ly/4nGS71Z

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TMSAScotland @tmsascotland.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

A message from one of our artists featured in our 60th Anniversary Patron’s Concert, Jack Beck. Honorary life member of the TMSA, n addition to a lengthy solo career, Jack has collaborated with exceptional musicians from Scotland and beyond 📍Perth Concert Hall 📅 22/08 🎟️ Book → bit.ly/4nGS71Z

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TMSAScotland @tmsascotland.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

A message from our host & co-curator of 60th Anniversary Patrons' Concert, Sheena Wellington. Celebrate 60 years of the Traditional Music and Song Association of Scotland with a star-studded evening of entertainment featuring Barbara Dickson and many other singers and entertainers. ✨ bit.ly/4nGS71Z

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TMSAScotland @tmsascotland.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

A message from our host and co-curator of our 60th Anniversary Patron’s Concert, Dr Margaret Bennett. Celebrate 60 years of the Traditional Music and Song Association of Scotland with a star-studded evening of entertainment featuring Barbara Dickson and other entertainers. ✨🎻 bit.ly/4nGS71Z

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TMSAScotland @tmsascotland.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

✨ Introducing Patrons’ Concert Artists ✨ SCOTT GARDINER One of Scotland’s top traditional singers, Scott has been performing at concerts and festivals across the country since his schooldays. Brought up on a farm in Forfarshire, he is best known for singing bothy ballads 🎟️ bit.ly/4nGS71Z

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TMSAScotland @tmsascotland.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

✨ Introducing Patrons’ Concert Artists ✨ SHEENA WELLINGTON From Dundee, Sheena is a well-known traditional singer who has been a TMSA member for many years. She has made several acclaimed recordings and has toured widely in the UK & Ireland, across Europe, North Africa, & the Far East bit.ly/4nGS71Z

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TMSAScotland @tmsascotland.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

✨ Introducing Patrons’ Concert Artists EOIN TAYLOR Eoin is a singer/musician from Alford. An accountant to trade, he won many TMSA Bothy Ballad & Traditional song competitions. He has qualified to compete for 2027 the Bothy Ballad Champion of Champions bit.ly/4nGS71Z

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TMSAScotland @tmsascotland.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

✨ Introducing Patrons’ Concert Artists ✨ Neil Sutcliffe A folksinger and accordionist from Stirling, Neil's singing style is influenced by the sangsters he has met and learned from - Geordie McIntyre, Alison McMorland, Adam McNaughton and his parents Jo Miller & Steve Sutcliffe. 🎟️ → bit.ly/4nGS71Z

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TMSAScotland @tmsascotland.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

🎶⚽ Why choose between folk music and football? Join us for Samba Sene & Diwan on Wed 24 June. Doors 7:30pm, music from 8pm, finished by 9:45pm—plenty of time to catch Scotland v Brazil at 11pm! 🎟️ Tickets: t-s.co/samb6 A perfect night of live music and football. #Edinburgh #LiveMusic #ScotlandvBrazil

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TMSAScotland @tmsascotland.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

✨ Introducing Patrons’ Concert Artists ✨ CLELLAND SHAND Born in Kirkcaldy, Fife and now stays in the City of Dunfermline, Clelland is a student on the classical performance course and was a finalist in the esteemed BBC Young Traditional Award. 🎟️ → bit.ly/4nGS71Z

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TMSAScotland @tmsascotland.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

✨ Introducing Patrons’ Concert Artists ✨ GEORDIE MURISON Geordie Murison is a singer from Netherley near Stonehaven. He is passionate about songs and ballads, especially in his ain mither tongue, the North East Doric, but has eclectic music tastes forby 🎟️ → bit.ly/4nGS71Z

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TMSAScotland @tmsascotland.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

✨ Introducing Patrons’ Concert Artists ✨ JIMMY HUTCHISON One of of Scotland's most invaluable tradition bearers – a singer and weaver. Originally from South Uist, Jimmy has been involved in the folk revival since the 1960s and now runs Newburgh Handloom Weavers in Fife. 🎟️ Book → bit.ly/4nGS71Z

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TMSAScotland @tmsascotland.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

✨ Introducing Patrons’ Concert Artists ✨ ROO GEDDES Raised in a highly musical family in Glasgow, Scotland, Roo draws on a unique breadth of traditions in his playing. A graduate of the RCS with First Class Honours in Classical Violin. 🎟️ Book → bit.ly/4nGS71Z

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TMSAScotland @tmsascotland.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

Rannsachadh Gàidhlig – Gaelic Economic Survey. Deadline Mon 22 June 2026. Highlands and Islands Enterprise has extended the deadline. 20-min survey for traditional arts & Gaelic economy (tourism, digital, food, creative industries). Take part!

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Gaelic research

Please take part in our new research designed to deepen understanding of the economic, social and cultural contribution of Gaelic across Scotland.

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TMSAScotland @tmsascotland.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

✨ Introducing Patrons’ Concert Artists ✨ IAN & HAMISH MACGREGOR Ian & Hamish MacGregor are the sons of Sheila Stewart and grandsons of Belle and Alex. Fine singers and guitarists both, they carry on the tradition of the famous Stewarts of Blair. 🎻 🎟️ → bit.ly/4nGS71Z

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TMSAScotland @tmsascotland.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

✨ Introducing Patrons’ Concert Artists ✨ BARBARA DICKSON Barbara Dickson, throughout her glittering international singing and acting career, has stayed close to her roots and is a proud Patron of TMSA. #TMSA60 🎟️ Book → bit.ly/4nGS71Z

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TMSAScotland @tmsascotland.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

✨ Introducing Patrons’ Concert Artists ✨ NATALIE CHALMERS From Fraserburgh, Natalie is a traditional singer and storyteller. She won Scots Performer o’ the Year at the Scots Language Awards and is on the committee of TMSA Aberdeen and is co-host of Trad Time Wi’ TMSA on KCR. 🎟️ → bit.ly/4nGS71Z

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TMSAScotland @tmsascotland.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Maoin nan Ealan Gàidhlig (Gaelic Arts Fund) £90,000 open for 2026–27. Funded by Creative Scotland & Bòrd na Gàidhlig, administered by Fèisean nan Gàidheal. Deadlines: 26 Jun & 13 Nov 2026. Supports Gaelic arts, international & community projects. Apply here:

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Maoin nan Ealan Gàidhlig - Fèisean nan Gàidheal

Maoin nan Ealan Gàidhlig is a scheme funded by Creative Scotland and Bòrd na Gàidhlig and administered on their behalf by Fèisean nan Gàidheal. It is open to organisations and […]

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TMSAScotland @tmsascotland.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

✨ Introducing the Patrons’ Concert artists ✨ Regarded as “Scotland’s foremost folklorist” Margaret Bennett is known to “wear her scholarship lightly,” lecturing, singing and storytelling. Judy Moir wrote “It’s rare to witness such a charismatic and fascinating raconteur.” 🎟️ → bit.ly/4nGS71Z

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