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TMSA Scotland In this way they are able to sustain the specific cultural traditions of their area, as well as those of Scotland generally.

Set up in 1966, the Traditional Music & Song Association of Scotland aims to promote, preserve and present all the music and song traditions of Scotland through local branch and national activities. Encouraging both widespread popular participation and individual artistic excellence, the TMSA branches work on a local level to provide opportunities for universal participation by running festivals, ceilidhs, concerts, workshops and competitions. On a national level and in partnership with other traditional arts organisations, the TMSA campaigns to have the intrinsic value of Scottish Traditional Art forms recognised and to secure current and future funding for them.

Join Jen Anderson for a warm, welcoming workshop exploring the wellbeing challenges of working as a traditional artist. ...
16/10/2026

Join Jen Anderson for a warm, welcoming workshop exploring the wellbeing challenges of working as a traditional artist. Share experiences, reflect on the realities of the sector, and explore practical ways to look after yourself and each other.
Mental Health & Wellbeing in the Traditional Arts

🗓️ Sun 8 Nov | 10.30am (2hrs)
📍 Scottish Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh
🎟️ Tickets: Free (booking required)
🔗 https://scottishstorytellingcentre.online.red61.co.uk/event/913:6733/913:30396/

It's your FINAL CHANCE to nominate your favourite act, organisation or album MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards 2026! Nomi...
15/10/2026

It's your FINAL CHANCE to nominate your favourite act, organisation or album MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards 2026! Nominations close on Sunday 18th November at midnight, so get your vote in ASAP!

Voting link, tickets and more information can be found at https://projects.handsupfortrad.scot/scotstradmusicawards/voting/

09/10/2026

The Am Mòd Nàiseanta Rìoghail / The Royal National Mòd starts today in Glasgow/Glaschu! Not sure what to expect? Check out this quick intro from BBC ALBA or visit https://www.ancomunn.co.uk/nationalmod/mainevents for details of the extensive programme lasting until 17 October 🎻🤩🎼

Looking forward to Traditional Music and Song Association of Scotland (TMSA Aberdeen)'s Doric Concert on Sunday 11 Octob...
08/10/2026

Looking forward to Traditional Music and Song Association of Scotland (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.

Reminder that the TMSA Aberdeen Branch are hosting two Doric concerts very soon! This Sunday you can pop along to Fetter...
01/10/2026

Reminder that the TMSA Aberdeen Branch are hosting two Doric concerts very soon! This Sunday you can pop along to Fetternear Hall for a great afternoon of Scottish music and song, and similarly, to Cookney Village Hall on the 11th October for similar excellent music and craic! These concerts are always popular so reserve your tickets by calling 01224 314795.

Aberdeen FluteFling returns to the Elphinstone Institute from 6-8th November and features another lineup of some of the ...
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 🎼🪈
David Foley (RURA) and Colin Masterton (FRAS) will perform at the Friday concert at the King’s Pavillion and teach at the Saturday workshops at the Elphinstone Institute. Joining them at the concert will be Adam Brown (RURA, guitar), Malcolm Reavell and Dougie Pincock. Sharon Newton Creasey and Kenny Hadden will be the tutors at the Sunday morning workshop.

Workshops: Both tutors will have time with all students and links to any relevant resources will be emailed to ticket holders 2 weeks in advance. All workshops are suitable for flutes, whistles and low whistles.

Tickets and more info at https://flutefling.scot/scottish-flute-events/aberdeen-flutefling-2026/

The 6th Findhorn Bay Festival begins TODAY and runs until Sunday 4 October! 🤩Over the next 10 days you can experience a...
24/09/2026

The 6th Findhorn Bay Festival begins TODAY and runs until Sunday 4 October! 🤩

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 for people of all ages to enjoy.

Get involved at https://findhornbayfestival.com/

Traditional Music and Song Association of Scotland (TMSA Aberdeen) are hosting two Doric concerts early next month! On ...
23/09/2026

Traditional Music and Song Association of Scotland (TMSA Aberdeen) 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. These concerts are always popular and you can reserve your tickets in advance by calling 01224 314795.

Have you got what it takes to compete on stage? 🤔Hands Up for Trad are inviting bands to send in a demo to take part in ...
22/09/2026

Have you got what it takes to compete on stage? 🤔

Hands Up for Trad are inviting bands to send in a demo to take part in The Battle of the Folk Bands competition, held at Glasgow’s Celtic Connections Festival on Saturday January 30th 2027 at 1pm 🎻

Deadline for submissions is Sunday 11th October 2026, so get your entries in ASAP! 👀

Entry and more details at https://projects.handsupfortrad.scot/distil/battle-of-the-folk-bands-2027-open-for-entries/?mc_cid=9dfe5060fe&mc_eid=355d68f0fb

Andy Irvine and Quilty take to the Queen's Hall on October 4th to offer a unique musical journey, taking in the cultures...
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.

Andy Irvine, hailed as "a tradition in himself", is one of the great Irish singers, his voice one of a handful of truly great ones that gets to the very soul of Ireland. The Swedish band Quilty is a highly renowned interpreter of traditional Irish music and considered being the foremost band of the Irish folk music scene in Scandinavia.
Tickets and more information at https://www.thequeenshall.net/whats-on/andy-irvine-quilty-2026-edinburgh

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Edinburgh
EH141JL

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