On their 10th anniversary tour, we welcome Sian. Inspired by the islands of Lewis, Skye, and North Uist, their sound is described as “both ancient and modern, and never less than remarkable.” - The National.
This unique evening features a very special collaboration between Troy MacGillivray, Janine Randall and Liz Doherty, created to mark NAFCo’s 25th anniversary and bringing together artists who have been part of the festival since its earliest days.
Geoff Palmer has a particular love of the cello and, since moving to Aberdeenshire, has performed many well-loved cello favourites alongside contemporary works at the University of Aberdeen and venues across the city and shire. In 2023, he asked Scottish luthier Ian Grieg to create a new cello for him—a true labour of love that Ian gladly undertook and completed over two years.
Hannah Rarity is a leading figure in the Scottish folk scene, celebrated for her exceptional voice and dynamic musical presence. Since winning the prestigious BBC Young Traditional Musician of the Year award in 2018, she has consistently impressed audiences and critics alike.
Gathering together the crème de la crème of Scotlands Gypsy Jazz musicians, Seonaid Aitken’s Manouche Nouveau brings Jazz Manouche into 2026.
Two years after leaving Glasgow to live in Braemar, Felix Zandt presents an exhibition of paintings depicting the mountains and woodlands that now surround him.
From Glaswegian Pianist, Composer & Producer Marco Cafolla & Saxophonist Konrad Wiszniewski, Mama Terra are hotly tipped by JazzFM, and are signed to legendary London label Acid Jazz Records.
Carrie Fertig is an interdisciplinary artist and maker based in Aberdeenshire. She returns September 12th-18th for a week of Sublime workshops and early holiday shopping.
Award-winning Gaelic singer, Kim Carnie, brings her fusion of traditional Gaelic roots, and cinematic, contemporary soundscapes to Braemar.
Back by popular demand - vibrant, energetic, fourpiece band, Old Blind Dogs. Join us for a night of brilliant, foot-stomping tunes and songs.
Join Great British Bake-Off winner, Peter Sawkins, for a unique and engaging show. The youngest ever winner of Britain's biggest baking show will be joined by fellow winner and fan favourite, Rahul Mandal, to talk all things cakes, and put Rahul's baking skills to the test throughout this fun evening.
Leith-born singer-songwriter, Roseanne Reid, showcases original works from her latest album, Lawside.
Join us for A Tribute to Film, an evening with RAF Lossiemouth Voluntary Band. The Band will bring the magic of the big screen to life, with performances of some of Hollywood’s most iconic soundtracks.
Join us for a spectacular evening of jazz from the Snake Davis Trio. Featuring Snake on saxophone, Johnny Thirkell on trumpet and flugelhorn, and Mark Creswell on guitar.
Join us in celebrating the magic of the festive season with a weekend full of cheer, creativity and community spirit from Friday 12th to Sunday 14th December. From hands-on workshops, delicious dinner to concert, choirs and Father Christmas himself, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
We join Carmen in her boudoir, as she tells her own story in words and music. Dare you consult the cards with her? What does she think of the men in her story? Did she foresee her gruesome ending?
Join us for an afternoon of music and remembrance, as we reflect on the 80 years which have passed since the end of World War II. This one-of-a-kind concert will firstly spotlight the 1940s, the wartime communities in Aberdeen and across Britain, and the role of The Gordon Highlanders.
Following its successful launch in May 2025, this thought – provoking exhibition will be hosted by St. Margaret's Braemar. All the works in the exhibition are from designers and artists based in the Cairngorms National Park and each artist offers a single sentence pledge connected to their own practice or process. The Gallery will be open daily from 10 am till 5pm, Friday 24 – Monday 27 October.
Get ready for an intimate weekend of music in the heart of the Cairngorms this autumn. Braemar Folk Festival returns with packed mainstage concerts in the atmospheric surrounds of St Margaret’s, while cosy venues throughout this quintessential highland village come alive with foot-stomping jam sessions, bespoke workshops and informal acoustic sets.
The Braemar Literary Festival, curated and staged by the Fife Arms in collaboration with The Queen's Reading Room was established in 2022 and now returns for its fourth year.
Carrie Fertig is delighted to be participating in North East Open Studios at St. Margaret's Saturday 13th - Sunday 21st September, 2025. Carrie is an interdisciplinary artist working in performance, video, sculpture, and installation and also a metalsmith and maker in flameworked glass, the latter often getting incorporated into her performances and videos.
Paul Mealor and his Caritas Choir return to St Margaret’s, Braemar, for the traditional post-Gathering concert. A standout event in our annual programme, this special performance will showcase breathtaking choral music.
Twenty years on from winning the Danny Kyle Open Stage Award at Celtic Connections, Breabach remain securely ranked amongst Scotland’s most skilled and imaginative contemporary folk acts and at the forefront of a burgeoning traditional music scene.
Routes is a string quartet with a difference; made up of traditional folk musicians,
Routes writes and performs a combination of contemporary compositions and innovative arrangements of traditional music. The ensemble bridges the gap between classical and folk music; exploring the vast textures, tones and intimate musical qualities which are characteristic of a string quartet.
Heralded by BBC Music Magazine as "a distinctive new voice in a crowded scene," Scottish saxophonist and composer Matt Carmichael continues to move from strength to strength and grow his reach globally with his powerfully emotive blend of jazz and folk music.
Beth Malcolm is a singer-songwriter who performs a mix of traditional, modern and her own original Scots songs. Beth spent much of her childhood in a house filled with singing, soaking up old Scots songs like a wee folky sponge. She was named Scots Singer Of The Year in 2022 and has just won it again in December 2024.
We’re delighted to welcome Paul Anderson and Shona Donaldson back to the St Margaret’s stage as part of our Amongst the Trees weekend! This much-loved duo brings together Paul’s masterful fiddle playing and Shona’s rich, heartfelt vocals in a celebration of traditional Scottish music.
Inspired by the patterns and structures of plants, trees and insects, Stevi creates intricate drawings and cut paper artworks. Each piece is cut by hand using a surgical scalpel. Describing the process as meditative, these labour intensive pieces explore the macroscopic details of the flora and fauna in our landscape.
‘Amongst the Trees’ is a series of creative and collaborative events that explore our co-existence with trees. The fragility of our environment and ecological issues will be discussed alongside considering the positive impact trees have on our wellbeing. Creatives from different disciplines invite us to look closely at our surroundings and see our precious trees and forests in new ways, explore and express their beauty and listen to the stories that they have to tell.
Two of Scotland’s emerging singer-songwriters share the stage for an intimate evening of original music. Join Rhona Macfarlane and Grace Morton for a night of acoustic sets and soulful song writing.
"One of the greatest live acts around right now so if you get a chance to see them in any of their many guises do yourself a favour and go." Americana UK
Ross Wilson aka Blue Rose Code writes songs straight from – and to - the heart. Exploring love, loss, exile, addiction, hope and faith in a deeply personal way, they blend folk, Americana, jazz, soul and pop influences into something completely unique.
One of Scotland’s most celebrated folk singer-songwriters, Siobhan Miller embarks upon an intimate trio tour joined by two of Scotland's finest musicians, Innes White on guitar and Charlie Stewart on fiddle.
From the moment Kevin Henderson, Olav Luksengård Mjelva and Anders Hall of The Nordic Fiddlers Bloc first played together in 2009 they felt a particular chemistry in the sound they created. Some seven hundred gigs later, playing across Scandinavia, mainland Europe, the U.S. and the UK, that chemistry continues to draw the trio together.
Marianne McGregor is a prominent new voice in the Scottish Jazz Scene. Highly acclaimed ‘Best Vocalist’ at the Scottish Jazz Awards 2021, McGregor continues to gain recognition for her powerful voice, improvising and original songs.
Laura Wilkie is a Fiddle player from Tain in the Highlands of Scotland. She has a unique style which has roots in the Highland fiddle traditions but is influenced by an eclectic range of music from all genres.
In celebration of their 10th anniversary, Orkney born folk quartet FARA embark on a whistle-stop tour around the UK in 2025, returning to some of their favourite venues and towns from a decade of touring.
We are delighted to be taking a new production ‘Iona’ to Celtic Connection on Friday 31st January 2025 at Barony Hall, Glasgow. ‘Iona’ promises to be an enchanting evening bringing audiences an unforgettable experience.
The Ghillie’s Larder is Braemar’s Farmers’ Market and will be held in June, August and December in 2023.
