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  • Hi, welcome to the Foot Stompin' Free Scottish Music Podcast. I know we've been away but I'm back! Here's a whole bunch of brand new traditional music from Scotland and the odd classic! Thankyou to all our Patreon supporters. Thanks for sticking in there. If you would like to support the podcast please visit http://www.patreon.com/handsupfortrad

    The Homeroad by Ross Couper Band
    Track - The Homeroad
    https://rosscouper.bandcamp.com

    An Toll Dubh feat Sian by Niteworks
    https://niteworksband.bandcamp.com/track/an-toll-dubh-feat-sian

    ReLoved by Capercaillie
    Track - Tobar Mhoire
    https://verticalrecords.co.uk/product/reloved/

    In The Stream by Project Smok
    https://projectsmok.bandcamp.com

    A Jock Tamson’s Bairns by Jock Tamson’s Bairns
    Track - Brave Lewie Roy / Wantonness

    Second Sight by Fraser Fifield, Graham Stephen and Elie Afif
    Track - The Search
    https://fraserfifield.bandcamp.com/album/second-sight

    Love Story by Iona Fyfe
    https://ionafyfe.bandcamp.com/music

    Close To by Dlù
    Track - Mogaisean
    https://www.dluband.com

    Sealladh by Rachel Newton
    Track - Stress
    https://rachelnewton.bandcamp.com

    Cosmography by Jack Badcock
    Track - Too Many things
    https://jackbadcock.bandcamp.com/album/cosmography

    Refractions by Neil Pearlman
    Track - Reel for Carl
    https://neilpearlman.bandcamp.com

  • Hi there! Ciamar a tha thu? What's happening? Sorry for the long break between these podcasts. Sometimes life just gets in the way... Anyway we are back now with the MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards Album of the Year Podcast 2023! Starting of with the winner Duncan Chisholm! If you would like to support this podcast please check out our Patreon www.patreon.com/handsupfortrad.

    Black Cuillin by Duncan Chisholm
    Track - On the winds of chaos born
    https://www.duncanchisholm.com

    Tempus by Skerryvore
    Track - Everything You Need
    https://skerryvore.com

    Dialogues by Su-a Lee
    Track - Stroma featuring James Ross
    https://sualee.bandcamp.com/album/dialogues

    Awakening by Ìmar
    Track - Bangers
    https://www.imarband.com

    Fàs by Breabach
    Track - Eadar an Da Bhraigh
    https://breabach.bandcamp.com/album/f-s

    Dusk Moon by Rura
    Track - Think of Today
    https://rura.bandcamp.com

    DIAD by Tim Edey & Ross Ainslie
    Track - LUNNY
    https://rossainslie.bandcamp.com/album/diad-2

    I See A World by Peatbog Faeries
    Track - The Sister of Moses
    https://peatbogfaeriesofficial.bandcamp.com/album/i-see-a-world

    Decemberwell by Decade by Mike Vass
    Track - Prisms on the dark sea
    https://mikevass.bandcamp.com

    Haar by Lauren MacColl
    Track - Haar
    https://laurenmaccoll.bandcamp.com

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  • Hi there, Ciamar a tha sibh? We are back after the summer. My youngest is now back at the school - in his last year! Where does the time go! Anyway loads of great music for you to listen toooo! See you in September!

    Live Wire by Mec Lir
    Track - Flashback
    https://meclir.bandcamp.com/album/livewire

    Dream Angus by Claire Hastings
    Track - Dream Angus
    https://clairehastings.bandcamp.com

    Arche by Routes Quartet
    Track - Astar
    https://routesstrings.bandcamp.com/album/arche-2

    Popular Manx Tunes D♭ Edition by Tomas Callister & David Kilgallon
    Track - Polkas
    https://davidkilgallon.bandcamp.com/album/popular-manx-tunes-d-edition

    Dancing Feet by Blair Douglas
    Track - Back to the Island
    https://gaelicmusic.com/products/dancing-feet-1

    Fath mo mhulaid a bhith ann (Being here has caused my sorrow) by Maggie MacInnes
    https://www.maggiemacinnes.co.uk

    Road to Caolburns by Ian Stephenson
    https://ianstephenson.me/index.php/performer/

    I See A World by Peatbog Faeries
    Track - Clunie Road / The Winning Bid
    https://peatbogfaeries.com

    Run by Man of the Minch
    https://manoftheminch.bandcamp.com

    The Dawning by Graham Mackenzie
    Track - Josh’s Jigs
    https://grahammackenzie.bandcamp.com/album/the-dawning

  • Hi everyone, It’s great to be back with some more recent releases and one from 1984! All great music from Scotland I’m sure you will agree. Thanks again for listening to this podcast. We were looking at the stats the other day and you are truely listening worldwide! If you would like to support this podcast you can do so by going to http://www.patreon.com/handsupfortrad

    Live from the Storeroom by Kris Drever
    Track – Harvest Gypsies
    https://krisdrever.bandcamp.com

    For The Night by Elephant Sessions
    Track – After Hours
    https://elephantsessions.bandcamp.com

    An t-Each Uisge (The Water Horse) by Hamish Napier
    Track – The Power of the River
    https://hamishnapier.bandcamp.com

    SULA by Dàimh
    Track – Tha Ghaoth an Iar a’ Gobachadh
    https://daimh.bandcamp.com/album/sula

    Land of Eden by Lucie Hendry
    Track – Fractured
    https://luciehendry.bandcamp.com/album/land-of-eden

    Unplugged No. 1 by GLIN
    Track – Castlerock
    https://glin.bandcamp.com/album/unplugged-vol-1

    Speak of the Devil by Dallahan
    Track – The Picture On The Wall
    https://dallahan.bandcamp.com/track/marina

    Long Night to New Orleans by Face The West
    https://facethewest.bandcamp.com/track/the-long-night-to-new-orleans

    Anthem for the Common Man by Battlefield Band
    Track – I Am The Common Man
    https://www.templerecords.co.uk

    Bernadette by Orphean Sprig
    https://www.orpheansprig.com

    Banjaxed by Ciaran Ryan Band
    Track – Ode to Pecorino
    https://ciaranryan.bandcamp.com/album/banjaxed

  • Hi there, Ciamar a tha sibh? What's happening? Thanks again for continuing to listen to our podcast packed full of great Scottish trad music! I've loved making this yet again. I feel so lucky to be in the middle of a music scene that is so exciting and prolific. Please tell your friends about this podcast! Cheers!

    Stretching Skyward by Gross
    Track - Stroma
    https://gnossmusic.bandcamp.com

    From the River by Cala
    Track - Cha Labhair
    https://www.calainverness.com

    Speak of the Devil by Dallahan
    Track - Marina
    https://dallahan.bandcamp.com/track/marina

    Portraits by Simon Thoumire and Dave Milligan
    Track - Come on, let us sway together
    https://davemilligan.bandcamp.com/album/portraits

    Élan by Rachel Hair & Ron Jappy
    Track - Inverness Bridge (Mrs John MacColl / Inverness Bridge / The Ferryman)
    https://rachelhair.bandcamp.com/album/lan

    As the Moonlight Melts by Josie Duncan
    Track - Anyone but you
    https://josieduncan.bandcamp.com

    Where From Here by Assynt
    Track - Nighean Donn
    https://assynt.bandcamp.com

    Valtos - Lost in Translation (ft. Lana Pheutan & Man of the Minch)
    https://valtos.bandcamp.com

    Refractions by Neil Pearlman
    Track - O, Is Àlainn an t-Àite _ Biodh an Deoch Seo 'n Làimh Mo Rùin
    https://neilpearlman.bandcamp.com/album/refractions

    Light Is In The Horizon by Eddi Reader
    Track - Thought it was you
    https://eddireader.co.uk

    Donnie the Highlander by Càrnan
    https://carnan.bandcamp.com/album/donnie-the-highlander

  • Hi there, Thanks for listening in to the Foot Stompin' Free Scottish Music Podcast. Back for our 252 episode! Everything this month is brand new from our amazing Scottish music scene! We really appreciate your support from all over the world listening in. If you ever any questions please get in touch. If you like to support this podcast please visit www.patreon.com/handsupfortrad

    The Stinger by Ìmar
    https://imarband.bandcamp.com

    An Ocean Full of Islands by Tide Lines
    Track - Rivers in the Light
    https://www.tidelinesband.com

    DIAD by Tim Edey and Ross Ainslie
    Track - LUNNY
    https://rossainslie.bandcamp.com/album/diad-2

    The Clearances Again by Skipinnish
    https://www.skipinnish.com

    Live from the Storeroom by Kris Drever
    Track - Hunker Down
    https://krisdrever.bandcamp.com

    Seed by Fiona Rutherford
    Track - Orbit Audio
    https://fionarutherford1.bandcamp.com

    O Thig mi gad Iarraidh by Muriel Urquhart
    Track - O Thig mi gad Iarraidh (Oh I'll Come and Get You)
    https://www.murielurquhart.com

    From the River by Cala
    Track - Dusty
    https://www.calainverness.com

    To The Well For Water by Bernadette Morris
    Track - Fanore
    https://www.bernadettemorris.com/

    Thirteen Years by Blue Rose Code
    Track - Nashville Blue (Live at Perth Theatre)
    https://bluerosecode.bandcamp.com/album/thirteen-years

    The Jesster by Peatbog Faeries
    https://peatbogfaeries.com

  • We are back with our latest podcast featuring lots of great Scottish music from the trad scene here. It's been a great time recently with the Celtic Connections festival in Glasgow back to full strength after lockdown. I saw so much great music! Thanks again for your support - it is really appreciated!

    Caoir by Joy Dunlop
    Track - Jigs
    https://www.joydunlop.com

    The Madeleine Stewart Trio
    Track - Reels
    https://madeleinefiddle.bandcamp.com/album/the-madeleine-stewart-trio

    Riverwood’s by Salt House
    Track - Her Silver Spate
    https://salthouse.bandcamp.com/album/riverwoods

    Where From Here by Assynt
    Track - Assynt House
    https://assynt.bandcamp.com

    Soaring by Juliette Lemoine
    Track - Arising
    https://juliettelemoine.bandcamp.com

    Live Again by Silly Wizard
    Track - The Rambling Rover
    http://www.sillywizard.co.uk

    Liberate by Valtos and Project Smok
    https://valtos.bandcamp.com

    Winter by Ally Forsyth
    Track - Digging Up Bones (feat. Hannah Rarity)
    https://allyforsyth.bandcamp.com

    One Day by Jenna Reid and Harris Playfair
    Track - Oak Cottage
    https://jennareid.bandcamp.com/album/one-day-2

    Air An Turns by An Dannsa Dub
    Track - Seòladh ft. Lana Pheutan
    https://andannsadub.bandcamp.com

  • Hi there, How are you all? I hope you had a peaceful Christmas and New Year wherever you are. We are back with yet more great Scottish trad music! If you have any questions please get in touch and if you would like to support the podcast please check out our Patreon at www.patreon.com/handsupfortrad.

    The Best of John McCusker by John McCusker
    Track - The Big Man
    https://www.johnmccusker.co.uk

    Black Cuillin by Duncan Chisholm
    Track - Constellation
    https://www.duncanchisholm.com

    Hushman by Hushman
    Track - It’s all in the distance
    https://hushman.bandcamp.com

    The Dawning by Graham Mackenzie
    Track - The Contradiction Reels
    https://grahammackenzie.bandcamp.com/album/the-dawning

    Dialogues by Su-a Lee
    Track - Mo Rùn Geal Òg (Feat. Julie Fowlis)
    https://sualee.bandcamp.com/album/dialogues

    Ùrar by Mànran
    Track - Black Tower
    https://manran.bandcamp.com/album/rar

    Hert by Catriona Price
    Track - Hert
    https://catrionaprice.bandcamp.com/album/hert

    Tomorrow's World by Tom Orr
    Track - Boy in the Boat / Devil's Delight / The Keep Left Sign
    http://www.tomorrmusic.co.uk

    Decemberwell Decade by Mike Vass
    Track - Siud mar chuir mi 'n Geamhradh tharam (feat. Mairi MacLennan)
    https://mikevass.bandcamp.com/album/decemberwell-decade

    Dream on Dreamer by Simon Thoumire
    Track - Simply Does it
    https://simonthoumire.bandcamp.com/album/dream-on-dreamer

  • Hi there, We are back with our annual Trad Album of the Year podcast. The top ten albums as chosen for the MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards. If you would like to vote for your favourite album, act or organisation or just see a sample of what is going on in Scotland visit www.scotstradmusicawards.com. Thanks again for your continued support and listening - we really appreciate it! If you get a minute could you leave a review wherever you listen to the podcast. It helps us get more listeners.

    A Drop for Neptune by TRIP
    Track - Towards The Storm
    https://projects.handsupfortrad.scot/scotstradmusicawards/album-test/entry/1408/

    Energy Islands by Fara
    Track - Merry Dancers
    https://projects.handsupfortrad.scot/scotstradmusicawards/album-test/entry/1440/

    We Have Won The Land by Rory Matheson & Graham Rorie
    Track - The First Bid
    https://projects.handsupfortrad.scot/scotstradmusicawards/trad-album-of-the-year-top-10-2022/entry/1439/

    Bloom by Siobhan Miller
    Track - Queen of Argyll
    https://projects.handsupfortrad.scot/scotstradmusicawards/trad-album-of-the-year-top-10-2022/entry/1461/

    For The Night by Elephant Sessions
    Track - FM
    https://projects.handsupfortrad.scot/scotstradmusicawards/album-test/entry/1435/

    To Have You Near by Hannah Rarity
    Track - Hard Times
    https://projects.handsupfortrad.scot/scotstradmusicawards/trad-album-of-the-year-top-10-2022/entry/1425/

    Las by Brighde Chaimbeul, Ross Ainslie & Steven Byrnes
    Track - Bulgarian
    https://projects.handsupfortrad.scot/scotstradmusicawards/trad-album-of-the-year-top-10-2022/entry/1434/

    Still As Your Sleeping by Karine Polwart & Dave Milligan
    Track - Talk to me of Mendocino
    https://projects.handsupfortrad.scot/scotstradmusicawards/trad-album-of-the-year-top-10-2022/entry/1453/

    And So We Gather by Kim Carnie
    Track - And So We Gather
    https://projects.handsupfortrad.scot/scotstradmusicawards/trad-album-of-the-year-top-10-2022/entry/1437/

    DAWN by Talisk
    Track - Storm
    https://projects.handsupfortrad.scot/scotstradmusicawards/trad-album-of-the-year-top-10-2022/entry/1429/

  • Hi there, It's October and we are back with yet more great Scottish trad music! A few of these releases have come from our Trad Album of the Year Spotify playlist. If you would like to listen to that you can do so here. The Mg ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards voting will start on the 31st October so if you would like to vote please visit www.scotstradmusicawards.com. Finally it would be great if you could give us a review on whatever platform you listen to us on. Seemingly it makes a difference :-)))

    Fìbhig by James Duncan Mackenzie
    Track - Ian’s Last Munro
    https://jamesduncanmackenzie.bandcamp.com/album/f-bhig

    How Beautiful It’s Been by Corner House
    Track - Momma
    https://cornerhouse1.bandcamp.com

    Fire | Water | Earth by Hamish Napier
    Track - Diesel (Dolphin Boy Flying Scotsman remix)
    https://hamishnapier.bandcamp.com

    The Day Dawn by Boys of the Lough
    Track - That Night in Bethlehem
    https://projects.handsupfortrad.scot/hall-of-fame/the-boys-of-the-lough/

    Heepirumbo by Eilidh Shaw
    Track - Scottie Dance Band Heaven (Medley)
    https://www.greentrax.com/music/product/eilidh-shaw-heepirumbo

    Cairdeas by Brian Ó hEadhra & Fionnag NicChoinnich
    Track - Ho Rò Gun Togainn air Hùgan Fhathast
    https://brianoheadhra-fionnagnicchoinnich.bandcamp.com

    Trapdoor to Hell by Arthur Coates
    Track - Medley de la Création
    https://www.arthurcoates.com

    It is What It Is by Findlay Napier
    Track - Piece of my Heart
    https://findlaynapier.bandcamp.com/album/union-strong

    Love in Secret by Catriona McKay
    Track - Twisting of the Rope
    https://catrionamckay.bandcamp.com/album/love-in-secret-catriona-mckay-2020

    Infinite Reflections by Duncan Lyall
    Track - Hope
    https://duncanlyall.bandcamp.com

  • Where does a month go? Well it's great to be back with the Foot Stompin' Scottish music podcast featuring as ever loads of new releases from the Scottish music scene. I hope you are all ok wherever you are in these challenging times. If you have any questions about Scottish music and culture feel free to get in touch. It's always nice to speak to you! Remember you can find out all about these releases at www.scotpodcast.com. You can also watch our latest Hands Up for Trad TV there cuideachd!

    Fàs by Breabach
    Track - The Old Collection
    https://breabach.bandcamp.com

    Summer by Ally Forsyth
    Track - All is Well (feat Josie Duncan)
    https://allyforsyth.bandcamp.com

    Energy Islands by Fara
    Track - Solar
    https://faramusic.bandcamp.com

    Can You See Me, Sister? by Paul McKenna Band
    https://thepaulmckennaband.bandcamp.com

    For The Night by Elephant Sessions
    Track - Rebirth
    https://elephantsessions.bandcamp.com

    Bà-bà, mo leanabh by Ewen Henderson
    https://ewen-henderson.bandcamp.com

    Bloom by Siobhan Miller
    Track - Open All Night
    https://siobhanmiller.bandcamp.com

    Part machine by Yoko Pwmo
    Track - Cent Tonnerres (Feat Jansky)
    https://folking.com/yoko-pwno-part-machine-skye-records-srcdx010/

    We Will Find Our Way Back Home EP by Ian Carr and the Various Artists
    Track - We Will Find Our Way Back Home
    https://iancarrmusic.bandcamp.com

    Lady Finella by Iona Fyfe
    https://ionafyfe.bandcamp.com

    Dargai by Ellie McLaren
    Track - Julie’s Beetroot
    http://www.elliemclarenmusician.com

  • We are back this week with another great set of music from Scotland's great traditional music scene. Thanks so much for listening. We really appreciate it!

    I’m a Rover by Siobhan Miller
    https://siobhanmiller.bandcamp.com

    New Moon by Hò-rò
    Track - Spot On
    https://www.musichoro.com

    As the Moonlight Melts by Josie Duncan
    Track - Be Around
    https://josieduncan.bandcamp.com

    Pie in the Sky by David McGuinness and Simon Thoumire
    Track - Ajastaika
    https://concertocaledonia.bandcamp.com/album/pie-in-the-sky

    The Source of Light by Eric Bogle
    Track - The Old Dog’s Song
    https://www.greentrax.com/music/product/eric-bogle-the-source-of-light

    Odyssey by Fourth Moon
    Track - Sextant
    https://fourthmoonmusic.bandcamp.com

    Las by Brighde Chaimbeul, Ross Ainslie and Steven Byrnes
    Track - The Green Light Set
    http://www.rossainslie.com

    Handsel by Malinky featuring Cameron Nixon
    Track - The Baron o Brackley
    https://www.malinky.com

    This Too by Kinnaris Quintet
    Track - Period Drama
    https://kinnarisquintet.bandcamp.com/album/this-too

    The Best of Ossian by Ossian
    Track - Jamie Raeburn / The Broomielaw
    https://www.allcelticmusic.com/artists/Ossian.html

  • Hi folks, Ciamar a tha sibh? I'm back with yet more great Scottish trad music! Loads of great new releases for you to listen and swing your hips to! If you have any questions about Scottish music send me an email!

    Tiernan Courell
    Reels - The Steeplechase / The Eel In The Sink / Hasbullas Big Day Out!
    https://tiernancourellmusic.bandcamp.com/track/reels-the-steeplechase-the-eel-in-the-sink-hasbullas-big-day-out

    To Have You Near by Hannah Rarity
    Track - Home
    https://hannahrarity.bandcamp.com

    Relentless by Kyle Warren
    Track - Eat Sleep Pipe Retreat
    https://www.greentrax.com/music/product/kyle-warren-relentless

    Aisling by Eabhal
    Track - Mhòrag
    https://www.eabhal.com

    Gneiss by Iain Fraser
    Track - Thing A-Steach (Come in)
    https://feisrois.bandcamp.com/album/gneiss

    Hard Times by Adam Holmes
    https://adamholmes1.bandcamp.com

    Beatha by Tina Jordan Rees
    Track - The Squirrel Returns / KPC
    https://tinajordanrees.bandcamp.com

    A’ Ghrian by Niteworks
    Thèid mi lem Dheòin feat. Alasdair Whyte
    https://niteworksband.bandcamp.com

    Homelands by Roo and Neil
    Track - Mountains
    https://rooandneil.bandcamp.com/releases

    It Is What It Is by Findlay Napier
    Track - Last to leave
    https://findlaynapier.bandcamp.com

  • Hello! Ciamar a tha sibh? Welcome to our latest podcast featuring a host of brand new releases from the Scottish music scene. Despite everything that is going on in the world the music keeps coming from Scotland. If you enjoy this podcast please consider supporting our Patreon www.patreon.com/handsupfortrad.

    The Canny Band
    Track - Granny’s 93rd
    https://thecannyband.bandcamp.com/album/the-canny-band

    And So We Gather by Kim Carnie
    Track - She Moves Me
    https://kimcarnie.bandcamp.com

    We Have Won The Land by Rory Matheson & Graham Rorie
    Track - The Whitbread Case
    https://rmgr.bandcamp.com/releases

    Marina by Dallahan
    https://dallahan.bandcamp.com/releases

    Strathspey Queens by Alice Allen and Patsy Reid
    Track - The Flower o’ the Quern
    https://patsyreid.bandcamp.com/album/strathspey-queens

    Valtos
    Track - Beinn (feat. Eilidh Cormack and Lana Pheutan)
    https://valtos.bandcamp.com/releases

    Our Voices Echo by Rura
    Track - Dh'èirich Mi Moch Madainn Cheòthar (feat. Julie Fowlis)
    https://rura.bandcamp.com

    Brute Force and Ignorance by Tiernan Courell
    https://tiernancourellmusic.bandcamp.com/releases

    The River by Hamish Napier
    Track - Floating
    https://hamishnapier.bandcamp.com

    Grit by Martyn Bennett
    Track - Nae Regrets
    http://www.martynbennett.com

  • Hi there, Ciamar a tha sibh? Whit is happenin the day! I'm still learning Gaelic you will be pleased to hear although it is definitely not easy. A great challenge though and I can't wait to get better. Surely I must!! Anyway I'm back with more great new releases from the Scottish trad music scene! I hope you enjoy. If you would like to support the please visit www.patreon.com/handsupfortrad

    This Too by Kinnaris Quintet
    Track - Wonderful
    https://kinnarisquintet.bandcamp.com/album/this-too

    The Long Night to New Orleans by Face the West
    https://facethewest.bandcamp.com

    A Drop For Neptune by TRIP
    Track - Turning Tides
    https://trip-music.bandcamp.com/album/a-drop-for-neptune

    Road to tyranny by Bruce MacGregor
    Track - Josh’s 2 secs
    https://brucemacgregor.bandcamp.com

    Spring EP by Ally Forsyth
    Track - On The Turn
    https://allyforsyth.bandcamp.com/album/spring-ep

    Leaving Lurgangreen by Sarah Markey
    Track - Leaving Lurgangreen
    https://sarahmarkey.bandcamp.com/album/leaving-lurgangreen

    Ceòl Dannsa (feat Donnie Munro) by Valtos
    https://valtos.bandcamp.com/releases

    Still As You’re Sleeping by Karine Polwart and Dave Milligan
    Track - Travel These Ways
    https://karinepolwart.bandcamp.com

    Sense of the Place by Stonehaven Folk Club
    Track - Boat Memories by Mike Blackburn
    https://www.stonehavenfolkclub.co.uk/cd-project

    Glendrian by Kenneth MacKenzie
    Track - Reels
    https://caberfeidhmusic.bandcamp.com/

    Breathing Space by Barry Reid
    Track - Better Days
    https://barryreid.bandcamp.com

  • Hi there, today we have a special podcast to celebrate International Women's Day featuring some of Scotland's great women musicians. If you enjoy this podcast please support our Patreon www.patreon.com/handspfortrad.

    Heal & Harrow
    Track - Da Dim
    https://healandharrow.bandcamp.com/releases

    Island Girls by Margaret Robertson and Karen Tweed
    Track - Trio of Marches
    http://www.karentweed.com/product/island-girls-beach-daze-digital-download/

    Light Is In The Horizon by Eddi Reader
    Track - Light Is In The Horizon Yet
    https://eddireader.co.uk

    A’ Grian by Niteworks featuring Kathleen MacInnes
    Track - A’ Ghrian
    https://niteworksband.bandcamp.com

    The Castalia by Isla Ratcliff
    Track - Only in Cape Breton
    https://islaratcliff.bandcamp.com/album/the-castalia

    Ùrar by Mànran
    Track - Black Tower
    https://manran.bandcamp.com

    A Happy Place by Rachel Walker and Aaron Jones
    Track - Càit a bheil i ann am Muile
    https://rachelwalkerandaaronjones.bandcamp.com/releases

    Pilgrim Souls by Megan Henderson
    Track - Ascending
    https://meganhendersonmusic.bandcamp.com/album/pilgrim-souls

    Message in a bottle by Ingrid Henderson
    Track - Òran Brath 'sa Bhuideal - Message in a Bottle Song
    https://ingridhenderson.bandcamp.com/album/message-in-a-bottle

  • Hi there, This is the first podcast of 2022. Sorry I'm late! Got some great music though. I hope you enjoy it. If you enjoy this podcast please consider supporting the podcast on Patreon www.patreon.com/handsupfortrad

    A Drop For Neptune by TRIP
    Track - September Sea
    https://trip-music.bandcamp.com/album/a-drop-for-neptune

    The Northern Bridge by Christy O’Leary
    Track - Jimmy Mo Mhíle Stór
    https://www.irishtune.info/album/COLry/

    Pilgrim Souls by Megan Henderson
    Track - The Dawn Chorus (radio edit)
    https://meganhendersonmusic.bandcamp.com/album/pilgrim-souls

    DAWN by Talisk
    Track - Beast
    https://talisk.bandcamp.com

    Port na h-Eala by Julie Fowlis
    https://dawndays.bandcamp.com/track/port-na-h-eala-julie-fowlis

    Working for Zeus by Salt House
    Track - Under the Same Moon
    https://salthouse.bandcamp.com

    Are We There yet? By Eriska
    Track - La Casa Roja
    https://eriska.bandcamp.com

    Maxwell's Light by Jennifer Austin
    https://jenniferaustin.bandcamp.com/releases

    Han The Highlander by Hamish Napier and Friends.
    Charity single
    https://jimihami.bandcamp.com/releases

    Ùrar by Mànran
    Track - Griogal Crìdhe
    https://manran.bandcamp.com

    Live at the Gorbals by Ross Ainslie & The Sanctuary Band
    Track - Time Live
    https://rossainslie.bandcamp.com/album/live-at-the-gorbals

  • Hi there, I am back with the last podcast of the year. Rather than looking backwards let's look forward with lots of new releases! I hope you have a lovely Christmas and a positive 2022. I'll be back in January with more great music from the Scottish music scene!

    Knucklehead Circus by Old Blind Dogs
    Track - Knucklehead Circus
    https://oldblinddogs.bandcamp.com

    Poor Ditching Boy by Iona Fyfe
    https://projects.handsupfortrad.scot/folkwaves/poor-ditching-boy-by-iona-fyfe/

    A’ Ghrian by Niteworks
    Track - Gura mise tha fo Èislein feat. Ellen MacDonald
    https://niteworksband.bandcamp.com

    Equaliser by Hen Hoose Compilation
    Track - A Change In The Light (Pippa Murphy and Sarah Hayes)
    https://tantrumrecords1.bandcamp.com/album/equaliser

    Kan
    Track - Rangoo

    A Tale of Tolbooth by Duncan Lyall
    Track - The Tolbooth Broad Street
    https://duncanlyall.bandcamp.com/album/a-tale-of-tolbooth

    Still As You’re Sleeping by Karine Polwart and Dave Milligan
    Track - The Old Men of the Shells
    https://karinepolwart.bandcamp.com

    An Dannsa Dub by Euan McLaughlin and Tom Spirals
    https://projects.handsupfortrad.scot/folkwaves/an-dannsa-dub-by-tom-spirals-euan-mclaughlin/

    Nollaig by Marit and Rona
    Track - Cridhealas na Fèise
    https://maritandrona.bandcamp.com

    The Fire’s Very Scottish Christmas
    Track - The Jingle Bells Suite
    https://thefirescottishband.bandcamp.com

  • Hi everyone! Today is the launch of the MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards 2021 and as part of that we have the Trad Album of the Year Award. A shortlist of 10 albums from the scene that the public vote on. I thought I would make a podcast with all 10! Check out all the nominations here. Livewire by Mec Lir (Big Mann Records) Track - Repeal the Union https://meclir.bandcamp.com/album/livewire The Light of The Moon by Gnoss (Blackfly Records) Track - Sun That Hugs The Ocean https://gnossmusic.bandcamp.com/ Gaol by Rachel Walker (Ròs Dearg) Track - An t-Iarla Diùrach https://rachelwalker.bandcamp.com/album/gaol And Den Dey Made Tae by Ross & Ryan Couper (Couper Records) Track - Shetland Reels https://rosscouper.bandcamp.com/ Where The World Is Thin by Kris Drever (Reveal Records)
    Track - Hunker Down-That Old Blitz Spirit
    https://krisdrever.bandcamp.com/album/where-the-world-is-thin-2 Milestone by Duncan Lyall (Red Deer Records) Track - Titan https://duncanlyall.bandcamp.com/album/milestone Still Time by Karen Matheson (Vertical Records) Track - Lassie with the Lint White Locks https://karenmatheson.bandcamp.com/album/still-time Càirdeas by Brian Ó hEadhra & Fionnag NicChoinnich (Anam Communications) Track - Eadar Breith agus Bàs https://brianoheadhra-fionnagnicchoinnich.bandcamp.com/album/c-irdeas MAIM by WHYTE (Self release) Track - àill https://whytetheband.bandcamp.com/album/maim Orkney Monster by The Chair (Folky Gibbon) Track - Beachcombers https://thechair.bandcamp.com/album/orkney-monster

  • Hi folks, Hope you are doing ok in these strange times. As ever the music carries on but it is still very challenging times for our musicians. Thanks for listening it is very much appreciated. If you enjoy this podcast please support our Patreon www.patreon.com/handsupfortrad

    Ùrar by Mànran
    Track - Ailean
    https://manran.bandcamp.com/album/rar

    Spiorachas - A High Place by Charlie Grey and Joseph Peach
    Track - Cailleach
    https://cgjpmusic.bandcamp.com/album/spiorachas-a-high-place

    For Alison by Jim McLean
    Sang by Alastair McDonald singing and Gavin Paterson on piano
    http://www.fraserbruce.co.uk

    Flett Fae Flotta by Eric Linklater
    https://ericlinklater.bandcamp.com/track/flett-fae-flotta-motifs

    The Grove by Bradley Parker
    https://bradleyparker.bandcamp.com/releases

    It Is What I Is by Findlay Napier
    Track - Piece of My Heart
    https://findlaynapier.bandcamp.com

    Still Life by Alasdair White
    Track - Dannsa na Nèapaig
    https://katzandwhite.bandcamp.com/album/still-life

    Tune for Annabelle by Isla Ratcliff
    https://islaratcliff.bandcamp.com/track/tune-for-annabelle

    Whole by Lewis McLaughlin
    https://lewismclaughlin.bandcamp.com/track/whole

    The Lament of Anne Boleyn by Rose Byers

    Rouken Glen by Ally Forsyth
    http://allyforsyth.bandcamp.com