Donald MacNeill

Kitty MacFarlane is a major talent, and “Tide and Time” is a bit of a triumph. Her song lyrics could easily stand alone as poetry but then why would she do that when her ear for a melody is faultless?

A Handmade Life is the latest offering from Jill Freeman on which she explores the Jungian psychology buried in fairy tales; extraordinary in conception, creation and performance she has produced an album full of superb music.

Donald shares his experience of this year’s Orkney Folk Festival – a masterclass of organisation featuring the likes of Rura, The Unthanks, Adam Holmes, Julie Fowlis and more.

Aidan Moodie and Graham Rorie release their debut album as Gnoss, one that demonstrates their musicianship and how well they combine as a superb duo.

Gallop to Callop is the first solo project from one of Scotland’s leading folk musicians. If, in your life, you only listen to one album of Scottish fiddle music this is the one.