The aim of the Traditional Music and Song Association of Scotland (TMSA) is to promote, present and preserve the traditional music and song of Scotland.
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Jun 12
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. ✨🎻 #TMSA60
📍@perthTCH
📅 22/06
⏰19:30
🎟→ bit.ly/4nGS71Z
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Artist announcements! 🎻 Tune in to the TMSA socials at 13:00 BST from 15th -26th June to discover the brilliant artists we have performing at our 60th Anniversary Patrons’ Concert in August.
📍Perth Concert Hall
📅 22/08
⏰ 19:30
💰£30/£27
🎟️ → bit.ly/4nGS71Z
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Jun 10
Keith TMSA Festival – Saturday 13 June 2026 🎶
Join us for an evening of Scottish traditional music in Keith!
8pm: Calum MacPhail Duo Concert at The Royal Hotel
8pm: Festival Concert at The Bowling Club
🏆 Competitions run throughout the day – enter at the Festival Office
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Jun 10
Keith TMSA Festival returns for its 51st year! Join us in Keith, 12–14 June 2026, for a weekend of Scottish traditional music, song, dance & verse.
Friday highlights:
🕗 Old Time & Ceilidh Dance (Royal British Legion)
🕗 Bothy Ballads Concert (The Plough Inn)
🎤 10:30pm Sing FREE
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Jun 9
Join the North Atlantic Fiddle Convention (NAFCo) as it celebrates its 25th anniversary in Aberdeen, 24–28 June 2026! Enjoy 5 days of concerts, workshops, sessions, talks, dance, family events & more. Open to musicians and music lovers alike. Tickets: northatlanticfiddle.com
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Jun 2
Choral Connections – Sat 6 June 2026, 7.15–9.30pm, Stirling Castle
An evening of Gaelic & Icelandic choral music with Stirling Gaelic Choir and Iceland's Söngfjelagið choir.
Tickets: Range £9-£15 - Family ticket £45
10% off for Historic Scotland members
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May 31
On 9 June Leith Folk Club will welcome The Knackered Ramblers - mandolin player Mike Compton and celebrated Appalachian musician Laura Boosinger - for a rare night of old-time music, stories, harmonies and mountain songs. Leith Folk Club, Edinburgh pay.sumup.com/b2c/QYTJOTW1
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May 29
On Saturday 6 June, Friends of Wighton are hosting a presentation featuring songs and stories, with songs, tunes and recitations from Burns Club members including Sheena Wellington reflecting on Burns and what he means for Scots music and culture.
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May 25
The 16th HAAL takes place 5th – 7th June around Portsoy! It's a full weekend of music, stories, workshops and traditional talent – expect singarounds and seaside shanties to headline concerts and heartfelt tributes. bothyfolk.org/
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May 23
On 30 May the British Pipe Band Championships start at the Royal Highland Centre!
A great day out for all the family.
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May 20
The Kim Carnie Band will be playing in Comrie White Church this Saturday 23rd May at 8pm.
Renowned for her tender yet powerful vocals, Kim blends traditional Gaelic roots with cinematic, contemporary soundscapes.
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May 18
We are profoundly saddened to hear about the passing of two of our Honorary members this past week, Professor Ian Russell MBE and Aonghas Grant senior, as well as folk singer and beloved member of the Balerno Club, Morag Dunbar. A huge loss for the Scottish folk and trad scene.
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May 18
The Luke Daniels trio play their first Hypercoaster Music gig! on 12 June, St Mary's Church, Broughty Ferry.
They fuse English, Irish, and Scottish traditional tunes with global influences to create something vibrant, vital, and utterly unique.
Tickets at hypercoastermusic.com/copy-o…
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May 10
New exhibition tracing the first ten years of the Lindsay System visits venues across Scotland, combining instrument design, live music, research and public engagement in a project rooted in the traditions of Scottish bellows piping. Opens An Lanntair, Stornoway, 19May–13June
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May 7
Edinburgh Tradfest is still in full swing! Check out the schedule at edinburghtradfest.com/schedu… to take part in some excellent workshops, craft events and singarounds.
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May 6
The new film Celebrating Jimmy Hutchison is now up on Vimeo - free to view for about a week only. It celebrates one of Scotland's most invaluable tradition bearers, the singer and weaver Jimmy Hutchison.
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Search Vimeo for Trad Treasures: Jimmy Hutchison
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May 1
Only two weeks now til Fifesing begins! From 15 - 17 May, this traditional singing festival presents a unique opportunity to meet singers and hear traditional song in an informal gathering, where you can participate in concerts, workshops and singarounds. springthyme.co.uk/fifesing/
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Apr 18
How Serene are hosting a Trad Singing Circle with guest singer Natalie Chalmers next Sunday at the Ivory Hotel, Glasgow! Bring a song to share or just come listen!
Suggested donation £5-10
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Apr 16
Northern Streams starts TOMORROW! Come along to @ScotStoryCentre for an incredible weekend of concerts, workshops and sessions held by artists and musicians from all across the North Atlantic. Absolutely NOT to be missed! Tickets at northernstreams.org/
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Apr 15
Pop along to Turriff and District Pipe Band's annual Bothy Ballad Competition on Sunday 19th April for an exciting traditional music event.
Doors open at 12.30pm, competition starts at 1.30pm.
Raffle, cheese and bread . Entry £5
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