*** This event will take place at Fountainhall Church at the Cross (previously Queen's Cross Church), Aberdeen ***
St Andrews Eve fundraising concert in aid of St Margaret’s Braemar.
Be taken on a magical musical tour of well know Scottish songs and tunes accompanied by some startling images of our beautiful country.
The internationally renowned, multi award winning singer comes to Braemar for a very special concert on the eve of the world famous Braemar Gathering.
Award-winning singer, Hannah Rarity, has made a lasting impression since being warmly embraced by the folk world, winning BBC Young Traditional Musician of the Year (2018) and recording and touring with top acts Blazin’ Fiddles, Rura, Niteworks and Cherish the Ladies.
BBC Radio 2 Folk Award winners, Irish/Manx/Scottish quintet Ímar are amongst Glasgow’s hottest folk property. With a wide-reaching fanbase throughout the UK, Europe, USA and Canada, the quintet have fast become one of the trad scene’s most talked about group – thanks in no small part to their debut video, L’Air Mignonne, becoming a viral smash in 2016, catapulting the group to the attention of audiences and media worldwide.
Multi instrumentalist and singer Megan Henderson’s profile continues to flourish with the release of her debut solo album Pilgrim Souls. We are delighted to welcome her to St Margaret’s with her newly formed trio comprising of Su-a Lee (Cello/Saw) and Alistair Iain Paterson (Piano/Harmonium).
“one of the most exciting bands of the Scottish folk scene” (Songlines *****)
RURA are set to return to stages across the UK with their hotly anticipated fourth studio album Dusk Moon, in March 2023.
Session A9 are more than relishing their return to the stage in November. “We can’t wait to get out touring again after all this time and are delighted to finally come and perform at Braemar, after having to cancel our planned tour a couple of years ago. This will be our first tour since lockdowns and I guarantee we will be in great form!”, says fiddle player Charlie Mckerron.
Join us on the eve of the Braemar Gathering for an evening of Scottish Trad with Ross Ainslie, Ali Hutton and Owen Sinclair.
“Gnoss are one of those rare birds in folk: a group you can name after hearing their first notes.” Folk Radio UK
Jack Badcock performs live in concert with BBC Young Traditional Musician of the Year 2021 Michael Biggins.
‘A joyful gathering and sharing of songs’
Verlon Thompson returns to the St Margaret's stage in 2022.
Securely ranked among Scotland’s most skilled and imaginative contemporary folk acts, Breabach unite deep roots in Highland and Island tradition with the innovative musical ferment of their Glasgow base. They have released six increasingly acclaimed albums, while fuelling their creative appetites in collaborations with indigenous Australasian artists, Quebec’s Le Vent du Nord, and most recently as artists-in-residence at 2019’s Celtic Colours festival with Cape Bretoners, Beolach.
A sensational series of new compositions by renowned Scottish fiddler, Paul Anderson, paintings by distinguished Scottish artist John Lowrie Morrison (Jolomo) and verse written by eminent Irish lyricist Francy Devine inspired by the Scottish Island of Iona.
You can expect a night of amazing music and entertainment from these award-winning musicians. Their virtuosity and the sheer joy of performing together will always shine
