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Music Festivals
Just because the Edinburgh Festival is coming to an end by the time September rolls round, you would be forgiven for thinking that Scotland quietens down on the music and events scene.
In actual fact, the ninth month of the year is filled with music festivals specialising in a variety of genres from jazz, blues, country and folk, to indie, reggae, soul and funk.
Apart from concerts and performances, most of these festivals also have accompanying events. To name but a few there are street fairs, ceilidhs and 'come and try' sessions where you can have a go at playing a musical instrument rather than just listening to the performers. Some festivals also cater for young children with suitable events to keep them thoroughly entertained.
Whether you're looking for a family ceilidh, want to see up-and-coming new talent, or try your hand at song writing, look no further than Scotland.
Linlithgow Folk Festival
7-10 September
Linlithgow's eighth annual festival has been running since 1998 with the aim of promoting folk music in West Lothian. As well as performances, events and a ceilidh for all the family, there will also be workshops on song writing, playing the fiddle, accordion and guitar.
www.angelfire.com/music2/linlithgowfolkfest/Festival.html
Darvel Music Festival
27 September-8 October
Based at Darvel, 25 miles from Glasgow, the line-up at the Darvel Music Festival includes Scottish band Capercaillie, and the Bluetones. Now in its fifth year, the festival sponsors include East Ayrshire Council and Loudoun Castle Family Theme Park.
Blas 2006
Devised by The Highland Council in partnership with Fčisean nan Gŕidheal and Promoters Arts Network, this is the second Blas festival. It celebrates Highland music and the Scottish language, Gaelic, and there will be concerts and ceilidhs all over the islands.
Black Bottle Islay Jazz Festival
15-17 September
The Black Bottle Islay Jazz Festival takes place in unusual venues such as distilleries, bird sanctuaries and internet cafes. Artists ranging from Scotland to America will be participating, and performances include ‘Salsa Celtica’, which fuses salsa music with celtic rhythms.
Creetown Country Music Festival
15-17 September
Described as Scotland's number one country music festival, this will be the Creetown Country Music Festival's tenth year. Set in Dumfries and Galloway, events include a line-dancing afternoon and entertainment for children. There will also be a street fair on the Saturday.
www.creetown-countrymusic-festival.com
Dundee Festival of Scottish Music (Fest 'n' Furious)
29 September-2 October
Back for its third year, the Dundee Festival of Scottish Music is a traditional music festival, which includes masterclasses and ‘come and try’ sessions with ceilidhs and concerts.
Ticket booking: 01382 434 940
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