Duncan Chisholm
One of Scotland’s most recognised and accomplished fiddle players and composers, Duncan’s music blends invention, tenderness and passion in a contemporary Highland tradition. His sound is sumptuously layered, emotionally charged and renowned for its modern sophistication.
Martin Green
A multi award winning musician and Ivor Novello-winning composer, Martin is a founding member of Lau, winners of four BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards for Best Group. He received a Paul Hamlyn Foundation Award for Artists (2014) and won the Ivor Novello Award (2019) for his project Aeons. His first play Keli premiered with the National Theatre of Scotland.
Laura Jane Wilkie
Hailing from Tain, Laura blends Highland fiddle tradition with a bold, eclectic range of influences. A founding member of Fat-Suit, she has toured internationally with major acts including Kinnaris Quintet, Niteworks and Siobhan Miller, and collaborated with Shooglenifty, Rachel Sermanni and Elephant Sessions.
Alasdair Roberts
Described by Folk Radio UK as “one of our most talented, important and relevant songwriters and song-adapters,” Alasdair is celebrated for evocative original compositions and fresh interpretations of Scottish and international traditional ballads.
Malin Lewis
Innovator, award-winning multi-instrumentalist Malin Lewis melds Scottish West Coast fiddle tradition with a newly invented, self-made bagpipe. They weave hair-tingling, philosophical and dance-inducing melodies with European folk traditions, queerness and the universe. Malin’s unique timbre comes from composing for their own two-octave Smallpipe, creating a world of sound that captivates audiences everywhere.
Innes Watson
Innes, from Glasgow, is an award-winning multi-instrumentalist with over twenty years of experience in Scottish music, performance, recording, teaching and producing. He grew up in the Borders in a supportive musical environment that fostered his wide-ranging skills and creativity. Innes is one of the most sought-after musicians in Scotland today and currently teaches at Sabhal Mòr Ostaig.
Ciorstaidh Beaton
Recently crowned Musician of the Year at the MG Alba Scots Trad Music Awards, Ciorstaidh is celebrated for her bold harp style, innovative arrangements and rich sound. A Gaelic speaker from Skye now based in Glasgow, she was commissioned for Celtic Connections’ New Voices (2025) and featured on BBC Alba’s Seirm.
Hannah Fisher (week 1)
Hannah Fisher has been a prominent member of the Scottish indie-folk scene for the last 15 years, touring, writing and recording with some of Scotland’s most influential artists. With a versatility and interest across many genres, she is best known as fiddle player and singer with Idlewild and King Creosote, as well as for long-standing collaborations with acclaimed folk artists Karen Matheson and Roddy Woomble. Her solo creative practice sees inspiration drawn from a deep passion for the Gaelic culture of the Hebrides, with strands of tradition inherently intertwined into more contemporary ideas.
Josie Duncan (week 2)
Josie Duncan is a captivating folk-inspired songwriter and an award-winning singer from the Outer Hebridean Isle of Lewis. With a voice that radiates warmth and vulnerability, Josie effortlessly weaves together soulful melodies and heartfelt lyrics, captivating audiences worldwide. In 2017, she received widespread recognition when she won the BBC Radio 2 Young Folk Award. Over the past few years her songs have been showcased at festivals around the world from Canada to Denmark and those closer to home.