BBC RADIO SCOTLAND YOUNG TRADITIONAL MUSICIAN AWARD

This is an Award that exists to encourage young musicians to keep their tradition alive and to maximise their musical potential by the pursuit of a career in traditional music. The winner will be provided with high profile performance opportunities and the necessary tools and advice they require to launch a career in traditional music.

The competition is now in its sixth year with the current holder Stuart Cassells doing many gigs (including international festivals and recording his debut CD on Foot Stompin' Records).

SCOTS TRAD MUSIC AWARDS

The aim of these Awards is to highlight Scotland's wonderful traditional music in all its forms and to create a high profile opportunity which will bring the music and music industry into the spotlight of media & public attention.

The Awards, which give recognition to excellence within Scotland's thriving musical culture, encompass all aspects of traditional music from Gaelic Song, Folk, Scottish Dance music, to Pipe Bands and a host of others in between.

ST ANDREW'S CELEBRATIONS

"Scottish traditional music and song are inextricably bound up with an appreciation of a cultural heritage and our perceptions of national identity. I think it is fitting, therefore, that St Andrew's Day should be the focus of a series of events that provide an opportunity for the public to experience some of the finest traditional Scottish music around. Visitors and locals alike can enhance the celebration of St Andrew's Day in a uniquely Scottish way that will provide a memorable and enjoyable experience."
Frank McAveety, Minister for Culture, Tourism and the Arts "

This event is now in its second year and has had a 300% increase on last years national festival.

TINTO SUMMER SCHOOL

This highly popular residential summer school is held at Wiston Lodge, Wiston, South Lanarkshire. It is now in its fifth year and has a host of tutors from Charlie McKerron to Harris Playfair to Liz Doherty.