Ailie Robertson

Our Tune of the Day comes from Ailie Robertson with Ivan’s, written in memory of Ivan MacDonald from North Uist, a crofter, piper and friend of Ailie’s.

The Outside Track weave wonderful music that entertains, fascinates and rewards. Rise Up is a magnificent album that puts them firmly back in the spotlight, as one of the most accomplished bands on the international folk scene.

The Secret North brings together six world-class musicians from Scotland, Northern Ireland and Scandinavia in a cross-cultural celebration of new music, featuring Donald Grant, Ailie Robertson, Karen Tweed, Jarlath Henderson, Marit Fält and Sondre Meisfjord.

Light Up the Dark is the latest offering from The Outside Track. Using musics of their native lands of Scotland, Ireland and Cape Breton as cornerstones there really is no dull moment amongst this generously-stocked offering. Another glorious and strong release from this world-class pan-Celtic band.

In Spinning Yarns, Norah Rendell not only shares with us her hypnotic, lilting voice and her skilled arrangements of the songs she’s collected; but also sharing (through fascinating sleeve notes) the stories of those songs and the people who sang them. This album is a must for anyone with a love of traditional song.

Northern Lights brings together six world-class musicians from Scotland, Northern Ireland and Scandinavia including Brian Finnegan, Niall Vallely, Ailie Robertson, Donald Grant & more.

The Outside Track release their best album to date, Flash Company blazes the way forward bringing the freshest and most vibrant interpretation of tradtional music I’ve personally heard in a long time. Fantastic!

The Outside Track are part way through their UK tour for their new album Flash Company which features in our current radio playlist. Catch them live in the UK & Ireland before they head off for Nova Scotia!

Hotfooting from their hugely successful tour of the USA and Canada, The Outside Track return to UK to launch their first major tour of UK to support their critically acclaimed CD, Curious Things Given Wings.

There is no doubt that The Outside Track’s latest release has proven that they are not only fine exponents of their musical traditions but that they are fine musicians who can enthuse and bring those traditions to a wider audience!