Duncan Chisholm

Released today, Who Is This? is the stunning new single from Scottish folk singer and multi-instrumentalist Julie Fowlis, co-written with nature writer and best-selling author Robert Macfarlane – also featuring Donald Shaw, Duncan Chisholm and Clockwork Sessions.

Following his premiere of ‘Black Cuillin’ at this year’s Celtic Connections, we chat with Duncan Chisholm about his album, the concert, Sorley MacLean and poetry, plans for the future, and more.

Featuring songs from her debut album, Kim Carnie opened the sold-out evening at Glasgow’s Royal Concert Hall, followed by Duncan Chisholm’s premiere of his new album Black Cuillin. Supported by a cast of top-notch musicians, it was a hugely entertaining evening.

In part inspired by Sorley MacLean’s poem ‘An Cuilithionn / The Cuillin’, Duncan Chisholm’s “Black Cuillin” is, by any measure, an extraordinary achievement, a complete joy and a deeply immersive experience.

There was a definite buzz around RURA’s Celtic Connections appearance and their collaborative EP launch gig featuring an extended band and guests: Duncan Chisholm, Julie Fowlis, Hannah Rarity, Ross Ainslie and Michael McGoldrick. It couldn’t have been better.

Having picked up Album of the Year Award and  Composer of the Year at the Scots Trad Music Awards, Duncan Chisholm heads out on the road with his band in September, an unmissable opportunity to catch one of Scotland’s most loved fiddle players.

Part One of our Best Folk Albums of 2018 includes Brigid Mae Power, Anna & Elizabeth, Aidan O’Rourke, Eamon O’Leary, Buck Curran, Cath & Phil Tyler, Dom Flemons, Kitty Macfarlane, Mike Vass, Toby Hay, Duncan Chisholm and more.

Watch Swedish folk-rock band West of Eden performing “The Head, The Heart & The Tail / Freefalling” at Ben Nevis Distillery, Fort William alongside fiddlers Duncan Chisholm and Iain MacFarlane.

Sandwood is the latest offering from Duncan Chisholm. It draws its inspiration from a single location in Sutherland, the furthest northwest part of mainland Scotland. This is music in which to immerse ourselves, allow our minds to build our own links and maybe, one day, to visit.

Johnny shares his musical highlights of Wickham Festival including Talisk, Kathryn Tickell & The Side, Mancunia, Ímar, Oysterband, Duncan Chisholm and more.

The very nature of Celtic Connections means there are a wealth of exciting collaborations, formed without much time for rehearsal, and they can be all the more exciting for it. However, when something as carefully planned, and as perfectly executed, as Duncan Chisholm’s The Gathering takes place the results are captivating and memorable.

Since 1996 The Scots Fiddle Festival has been promoting and sharing traditional Scots fiddle music. In its 20 years, the number of events organised by the volunteer committee has tripled, and this year over 40 musicians will present 50 events over the space of just one weekend in Edinburgh.

Hello, Goodbye sees John McCusker in what’s sure to be a very welcome return to solo projects. Joined by a host of friends this is bound to please fans and traditional folk music lovers.

One of Scotland’s all-time great fiddle players Duncan Chisholm has released a new album ‘Live at Celtic Connections’, the final Strathglass chapter of his career. Plus an English Solo Tour Feb/Mar 2014!

Scottish fiddle player Adam Sutherland (The Treacherous Orchestra, Session A9, Peatbog Faeries) release his solo debut ‘Squall’. Another fine fiddle player to watch for on the vibrant Scottish music scene!

We talk to Duncan Chisholm who brings his Strathglass trilogy to a conclusion with Affric which celebrates his connection with his ancestral home featuring some of the most dramatic and breathtaking landscapes in Scotland.

The nominees for the Scottish Trad Music Awards called have recently been announced. It was great to see some familiar names including Edinburgh born Singer guitarist Ewan McLennan

Duncan Chisholm has released Canaich, the second instalment in his Strathglass trilogy, on Copperfish Records. This follows on from Farrar, the award-winning first album in the trilogy, inspired by the highland landscapes populated by his ancestors. In 1988 Duncan Chisholm was a founder member of Wolfstone; within two years the band had become a full-time job and one of Scotland’s most talented musicians was at the start of an impressive …