Friday evening

The Opening Gig: Friday 7-Late

Archie and ARRAN McAllister

Archie and Arran McAllister will join forces to entertain us for the first part of the evening. Archie McAllister is a Scottish fiddler who has played and recorded with many folk artists. He most recently is known as fiddler with Skippinish. Arran McAllister is a young and up-coming star in the music scene and has had a great start to his musical career. He’s best known for being the lead singer with the band Rhuvaal.  Archie and Arran both hail from Campbeltown and coming from a great musical landscape they have varied musical tastes which they bring to the floor. expect driving jigs and reels, Gaelic airs and haunting renditions of local songs and covers of well-known bands

The Festival Ceilidh with Sgòrr

Sgòrr are an up and coming traditional music band based in Glasgow, with members from all four corners of Scotland, Kilmartin, Skye, Evanton and Fife. This four piece band consists of fiddle, Highland bagpipes, drumkit, piano, vocals and whistle. Their sound is strongly rooted in the West Coast piping and Gaelic traditions with some added modern elements.

SATURDAY DAytime

THE FAMILY FUN DAY
12-4.00
Craft Units, Ardminish Village
No booking required

Makers’ Market -Licensed Bar
Kids’ Zone – Funky Chicken
Furboch Fun – Art Gallery
& more to be announced

Daytime Stage: Curiosity Shop

Curiosity Shop is an alt-folk group from Edinburgh, with a unique and recognisable sound blending folk, jazz and indie influences with elements of the enduring musical traditions of Scotland. Rooted in storytelling, their songs explore imagery, often concerned with animals in the harmony of nature, as they are people at odds with city life. Their sound has been described as lush, ornate and steeped in emotion, crafted into memorable and distinctive tunes that are bound to stick with you.
At the heart of their music is the songwriting duo Ru Wallace and Sonny Scott, from Kintyre. The pair spent their teenage years writing songs together and developing a strong musical bond, while also cultivating their own distinct songwriting voices. 

Saturday evening

THE BIG GIG
7-Late
Gigha Village Hall

Beluga LAGOON

Beluga Lagoon is the musical project of Andrew O'Donnell, a wildlife cameraman and filmmaker whose music encapsulates the beauty of the Scottish landscape. His songs evoke feelings and memories of wandering through glens, sitting by rivers, or being out at sea. This unique ability to express the essence of Scotland's natural wonders through music has garnered him a dedicated following, as evidenced by a sold-out performances in Aviemore and Glasgow’s famous Barrowland Ballroom.

Supported by
CUlla

A young up and coming lively trad band with roots in both the Outer Hebrides and the Central Belt. A variety of different cultures rolled into one, it just works... bringing something new and fresh to the traditional Scottish music scene.

Sunday Daytime

THE Nature DAY
10.30-4.00

Achamore House & gARDENS
Fika Swedish Coffee Morning
Gigha Ukulele Group
MORNING STRETCH
Nature-based arts activities and Walks – details to be announced