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• Ceilidh Bands

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• A Dedication to Sir Jimmy Shand, MBE, MA

  http://www.jimmyshand.co.uk/
  Tribute to Jimmy Shand, Scotland's best accordionist and dance band leader, his music, his compositions, his recordings and his life.

• A Piper For All Occasions

  http://www.apiperforalloccasions.co.uk/
  Piper hire for weddings, ceremonies, functions, celebrations and funerals. Includes profile and photo gallery.

• Alan McKim

  https://myspace.com/alansmusic/
  Official site; includes gigs, weblog, news and contact details.

• Alford Fiddlers

  http://www.spanglefish.com/alfordfiddlers/
  Informal group of musicians, based in Aberdeenshire; includes gallery, calendar, events and news.

• Arkleston Piping

  http://www.arklestonpiping.co.uk/
  Providing traditional bagpipers and pipe bands for private or corporate events throughout Scotland. Includes photo gallery and testimonials.

• Auld Spice

  http://www.auldspice.com/
  An Edinburgh Ceilidh and Function Band playing at functions, weddings, parties and clubs.

• Blazin Fiddles

  http://www.blazinfiddles.com/
  Group celebrating and promoting Highland and Island fiddle music. Member profiles, gig-guide news and photo gallery.

• Bon Accord Silver Band

  http://www.bonaccordband.org.uk/
  News, history, band information, schedule, photographs, and contacts.

• Buchan, Bill

  http://buchan.8m.com/folk/folk.html
  Aberdeenshire folksinger and songwriter. Information about his recordings, with MP3s.

• Calasaig

  http://www.rowanarts.co.uk/
  Scottish 5-piece Celtic and traditional folk group. Listing biographies of band members, tour and concert dates and album information.

• Cathryn Craig and Brian Willoughby

  http://www.craigandwilloughby.com/
  Tour dates, contact information, biographies, pictures, news, and reviews.

• Clann An Drumma

  http://www.clannandrumma.co.uk/
  A pipes and drums band. Profile, booking, photographs, and tour schedule.

• Cliar

  http://www.sound-ideas.net/cliar/
  Highlands band, playing music from the tradition. Biographies, CD details, gig calendar, and reviews.

• Coronach

  http://www.coronach.co.uk/
  Specialising in the courtly and popular music of Renaissance Scotland, played on early wind, stringed and keyboard instruments, and voices. Profile, details of recordings, and concert listing.

• Crimson Tide

  http://www.ewenmackay.plus.com/
  An acoustic rock band from Bettyhill in Sutherland. Band information, photographs, links, contacts, and a forum.

• Crowded Croft

  http://www.crowdedcroft.co.uk/
  The Helensburgh based ceilidh and function band.

• Cunningham, Phil

  http://www.philcunningham.com/
  Once a full-time member of Silly Wizard, now a solo performer, composer and producer. Includes biography, discography, audio samples, and details of his compositions and books.

• Davies, Bruce

  http://www.brucedavies.com/
  Singer/songwriter. Includes gig guide, recordings, booking information, lyrics, profile and reviews.

• Dropkick

  http://www.dropkickmusic.co.uk/
  Band history and biography, news, audio downloads and contact information.

• Elspeth Smellie

  http://www.scottish-harp.com/
  Celtic harp music composed, played and sung at concerts, weddings and corporate events. Includes artist profile and contact information.

• Engeo

  http://www.engeo.co.uk/
  Site for Bothwell based band. Audio clips, history, biographies and lyrics. Contact information and guestbook.

• Eriskay Lilt

  http://www.eriskaylilt.co.uk/
  Scottish entertainers specialising in traditional ceilidh plus country and western, Irish and pop music. Provides details of CD releases with contact and purchase information.

• Fish

  http://fish-thecompany.com/
  The official site for Fish, Scottish vocalist, writer and actor, previously front man with Marillion.

• Fox, Allie

  http://www.vixenrecords.com/
  Scottish singer-songwriter and acoustic guitarist. Includes gig-listing, recording information, reviews, lyrics and MP3s.

• Fraser, Iain

  http://www.iainfraser.com/
  Fiddle performer, teacher and workshop leader. Profile, gig dates, and MP3s.

• Gaughan, Dick

  http://www.dickgaughan.co.uk/
  This is the official website of this Scottish musician, guitarist, singer, songwriter, composer and record producer.

• Gibb, Dave

  http://www.davegibb.force9.co.uk/
  Singer/songwriter and guitarist. Profile, reviews, gig and recording details.

• Gordon Gunn Band, The

  http://www.gordongunn.co.uk/
  A three piece band from Orkney and Wick. Includes biographies, reviews, album information, MP3s, and gig-listing.

• Gordon, Andrew

  http://www.andrewgordon.co.uk/
  A Scottish folk singer; includes his biography, information about his recordings, music samples, and a schedule for his gigs and tours.

• Graham Geddes Wedding Band

  http://www.grahamg.com/
  Profile, the Scottish Band, what's new, and contacts.

• Hom Bru

  http://www.hombru.co.uk/
  Long running Shetland band. Biographies, history, downloads, and contact details.

• Ian Hardie - Traditional Fiddle Musician

  http://www.ian-hardie.co.uk/
  Offers discography, reviews and contact details.

• Ian Mccalman

  http://www.ianmccalman.co.uk/
  Founder member of The McCalmans, offers a profile, archive photos, discography, and details about his recording studio.

• Johnston, Allan

  http://www.allanjohnston.co.uk/
  Profile of Scottish singer/songwriter, guitarist, and guitar teacher. Includes biography, gig-guide, and discography.

• Kerr, Moira

  http://www.moirakerr.com/
  Official site for Scottish singer/songwriter, after-dinner speaker and raconteuse. Includes tour dates and photographs.

• Kydd, Christine

  http://www.christinekydd.com/
  Interpreter and champion of the Scots song tradition. Includes details of her workshops and recordings, a profile, and reviews.

• Laing, Robin

  http://www.folkmusic.net/robinlaing/
  Folksinger and songwriter, originally from Edinburgh. Includes biography, details of recordings and repertoire, reviews, photos and contact information.

• Lomond ceilidh Band

  http://www.lomondceilidh.band/
  Information about the Scottish ceilidh band based in Fife. Recordings, gigs, history, and news.

• Macinnes, Maggie

  http://www.maggiemacinnes.com/
  Gaelic singer and clarsach player, from the island of Barra. Biography, news, album information, and concert listing.

• Macumba

  http://www.macumba.com/
  From their origins as a drumming group in Glasgow, now mixing the traditional sounds of Scottish bagpipes with Brazilian and Caribbean percussion. Profile, gig-guide, CD and contact details.

• Malcolm, Jim

  http://www.jimmalcolm.com/
  Folk singer and songwriter, and lead singer with The Old Blind Dogs. Offers a biography, audio samples and album details, tour dates, news, and reviews.

• Manson Grant and the Dynamos

  http://www.mansongrantandthedynamos.com/
  Offers latest news, tour and recording information.

• McNeill, Brian

  http://www.brianmcneill.co.uk/
  Multi-instrumentalist, and founder member of the Battlefield Band. Biography, reviews, gig dates, and details of his recordings.

• Mindset Ceilidh Band

  http://www.mindset-music.co.uk/
  Offer details of music, functions catered for, FAQ, testimonials, and contacts.

• North Sea Gas

  http://www.schuerkamp.de/zope/nsg/
  Edinburgh-based band, touring extensively. Profile, discography, audio samples, and tour dates.

• O'er the Border Band

  http://www.oertheborder.com/
  Exploring the musical traditions of the borderlands of Scotland and England. Profile of the band, reviews, and details of their recordings.

• Old Blind Dogs

  http://www.oldblinddogs.co.uk/
  Modern Scottish folk band with fire, drive and a unique world music-inspired approach to mostly traditional material. Details of tours and their history.

• Paul McKenna Band

  http://paulmckennaband.com/
  Folk music; offers biographies of the band members, discography, tour diary, history, audio and video samples, reviews, press-kit and merchandise.

• Paula MacAskill

  http://www.paulamacaskill.co.uk/
  Traditional country, Irish, Scottish and modern music.

• Peatbog Faeries

  http://www.peatbog-faeries.com/
  Band based on the Isle of Skye. Details of the band line-up, their recordings and their tours. Includes audio samples.

• Piped In by Bryce McCulloch

  http://bryce-mcculloch.com/
  Scottish Highland Bagpiper; includes profile, suggested events, bagpipe history, and contacts.

• Premiere Pipers

  http://www.premierpipers.co.uk/
  Available to play bagpipes at weddings, parties and funerals throughout Scotland. Includes photographs, video clips and testimonials.

• Quern, The

  http://www.linlithgow.com/quern.htm
  Profile of the band, discography, and contact details.

• Reid, Alan

  http://www.reidvansante.com/
  Profile of Battlefield Band member, and his collaboration with Rob van Sante as a folk duo. Includes discography, gig guide, photo gallery and reviews.

• Rise

  http://www.riseband.co.uk/
  Celtic indie folk music, from the Isle of Bute in Scotland. Biography and profiles.

• Russell, Alistair

  http://www.alistairrussell.co.uk/
  Ex member of the Battlefield Band, now with a solo career. Biography, discography, news, gig and tour guide, and information about his recordings.

• Salsa Celtica

  http://www.salsaceltica.com/
  Playing a fusion of Scottish folk and salsa. Information about the band, their tours and recordings. Includes technical and booking details, and audio samples.

• Sandy Brechin

  http://www.brechin-all-records.com/artists/sandy-brechin/
  Profile of the accordionist and his band. Includes discography and MP3s.

• Scocha

  http://www.scocha.co.uk/
  Borders duo, playing a variety of traditional songs. Profiles, gig-list, and details of recordings.

• Scottish Bagpiper

  http://www.scottishbagpiper.co.uk/
  Stuart Cassells, featuring his album, media appearances, performances and booking information.

• Scottish Fiddle Orchestra

  http://www.sfo.org.uk/
  A traditional music ensemble, with origins in Fiddlers' Rallies. Details the history of the orchestra along with its forthcoming concerts. Information on the personnel and recordings are also included.

• Shooglenifty

  http://www.shooglenifty.com/
  Scottish band combining traditional tunes with contemporary dance rhythms and textures. Information on recordings, audio samples, band profile and tour dates.

• Stanage, Sandy

  http://www.folkmusic.net/sandystanage/
  Biography and discography of Scots guitarist. Also includes contact details, reviews, repertoire and photos.

• Stevens, Scott

  http://www.scottstevens.8m.com/
  Includes details about the singer and the albums released and contact information.

• Tannahill Weavers, The

  http://www.tannahillweavers.com/
  Traditional Scots band. Profiles of members, recordings, and tour information. Also includes lyrics, glossary, photos, and merchandise.

• Tarneybackle

  http://www.tarneybackle.co.uk/
  Perthshire folk group with a repertoire covering several traditions. History of the band, discography, and gig-guide.

• The Balladeers

  http://www.theballadeers.com/
  Biographies and discographies of Irish and Scottish folk singers, Alex Campbell, The Corries, The Dubliners, Robin Hall and Jimmie Macgregor.

• The GLG Band

  http://www.glgband.com/
  Provides details of the album A Box Full Of Memories. Information on and photographs of the band, guestbook, shop, Free mp3s and contact details.

• The Howlin' Gaels

  http://www.howlingaels.co.uk/
  Offers samples, tour dates, gallery, forum, editorials and contact information.

• The Official Corries Merchandising Outlet

  http://www.corries.com/
  The official corries shop. Music, clothes, photos, news. Run by Ronnie Browne's son Gavin.

• The Reel Fling Ceilidh Experience

  http://www.thereelfling.co.uk/
  Offering details of group history, events, services offered, availability, gallery and contact details.

• Tommy Taylor

  http://www.tommyltaylor.co.uk/
  Specializing in Meat Loaf, Blue's Brothers or Elvis comedy tribute shows; offers history and video clips.

• Torridon

  http://www.torridonlive.com/
  Offers details of band members, tour dates, gallery and contact details.

• Tribute to Will Starr of Croy, Stirlingshire

  http://www.willstarr.com/
  The life and music of Will Starr, Scotland's best ever virtuoso accordionist, known affectionately as, the daddy of them all.

• Wherries, The

  http://www.wherries.co.uk/
  Scottish and Irish folk music with 'Clydeside' humour. Biographies, tour and gig details, and contact information.

• Whisky

  http://www.whisky-band.co.uk/
  Offers band history, samples, shop gallery, booking guide and contact information.

• Whistlebinkies, The

  http://whistlebinkies.co.uk/
  Traditional Scots music, using authentic instruments. Profile of band and members, discography, and contact details.

• Wolfstone

  http://wolfstone.co.uk/
  Official website for the band, which tours extensively with their Highland music. Includes history, news and discography.

• Wrigley Sisters, The

  http://www.wrigleysisters.com/
  BBC award winning fiddle, guitar and piano traditional folk duo from the Orkney Islands in Scotland. Features tour dates and news.

• Your Scarecrow

  http://www.yourscarecrowband.co.uk/
  Rock band; includes music, videos, photos, gig listings and a weblog.

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