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Skipinnish are a powerhouse of contemporary Scottish music, marking 25 years in 2024. Emerging from the Scottish Highlands and Islands, the band has become an iconic name in the Celtic music scene, enthralling audiences with their potent blend of traditional and modern sounds.

Founded in 1999 by Angus MacPhail and Andrew Stevenson, Skipinnish’s roots are deeply entrenched in Scotland’s rich musical traditions. The band’s name, taken from the place where Angus grew up on the Island of Tiree, resonates with their strong connection to the land, sea and Gaelic culture. Their rise to prominence was marked by successful albums and self-penned songs that showcase their unique sound, often reflective of Highland landscape and culture, earning them numerous accolades and fans globally.

With a new line-up for 2026, Skipinnish remains a beacon of Scottish music, continuing to inspire and entertain. This will be Skipinnish’s fourth appearance at the festival.

Heron Valley have remained a driving force in the new generation of Scottish folk music since their 2014 inception — a band whose powerful sound has consistently ignited stages and hearts around the world. 

Renowned for their exhilarating live performances featuring high-octane bagpipe and fiddle tunes backed by an unrelenting rhythm section, Heron Valley have electrified audiences across the globe. 

Their sets race from reels and jigs to evocative Scottish songs and powerful original material — all delivered with a passion that’s impossible to resist. 

Heron Valley shows no signs of slowing down and guaranteed to lift the roof and leave the crowd calling for more. 

Get ready to dance. Get ready to shout. 

The Argyll Ceilidh Trail is a group of young, up-and-coming musicians showcasing their music across Argyll. The musicians will be on the road for four weeks prior to the festival, visiting Inveraray, Arran, Mull, Tiree and Oban and we are delighted to have them perform at this year’s Traditional Concert.  The Ceilidh Trail musicians have wowed the Friday and Saturday night audiences for the past three years so we can’t wait to hear what they have in store for us on the main stage.