Traditional Music Sessions

Pub Sessions.  (Some information out of date.  Best to call the venue for current details.)
These are some of the sessions we know about, near to and not so near to Blackford. Please tell us of others.  (Those in bold are ones we have been to in living memory. This info cannot be guaranteed.)

  • Tappit Hen, Dunblane Tuesdays from 8.30  Excellent small session.  Try it  - you'll like it.
  • The Niblick, Auchterarder.  First Thursday every month from about 8.30 to 11.30.  All players welcome. This session has been established for a few months now but new players would be very welcome to join the regulars. 
  • The Cross Keys, Kippen. Familiy friendly session - food available to buy too - 1st and 3rd Sundays each month from 5th Feb 2011.  (This is a new session - we'll keep you posted if there are any changes.)
  • The Wallace, Stirling (Causewayhead)  Third Sunday each month from 9.00 pm
  • Whistlebinkies. Stirling, Every Wednesday 9.00 - 11.30. (Can never be sure about these sessions as they move from here to there every few months for reasons we can only guess at. Fine session if you can find it though.  If not at Whistlebinkies, try the Settle Inn.)
  • Black Watch Inn, Aberfeldy.  Every Friday from 8.30 onwards.  Hosted by TMSA Perth Branch
  • Drumtochty Tavern, Harrietfield.  Music every Thursday and visitors welcome. (No news of this since 2009. No idea if it is still on. Anyone know?)
  • Three Bellies Brae, Kirriemuir. Every Tuesday from about 8.30 pm.
  • Lounge Bar, Lerwick.  Every Wednesday and Thursday.  High quality playing, lots of people listening.
  • Aboukir Hotel Carnoustie. Wednesdays 8.30 
  • The Star, Friockheim. Day? 9.00pm
  • The Fisherman's Tavern, Broughtyferry. Thursdays 9.00 pm
  • Caledonian Hotel, Brechin. Last Friday every month, 8.30 pm
  • Glen Clova Hotel, Glen Clova. First Saturday of the month but call 01575 550350 to check.
  • Antiquary Bar, Stock Bridge, Edinburgh. Every Thursday
  • The Diggers (Athletic Arms) Edinburgh. Adult learners sessions Wednesdays.
  • Taybank Hotel, Dunkeld.  Whenever people turn up but Thursdays 8.30 seems to be normal we think.  http://www.thetaybank.com
  • The Bear Tavern, Newburgh, Fife. Every Tuesday from 9.00 pm
  • The Stag, Falkland, Fife.  Every Wednesday from 9.00 pm

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Other sessions and local folk clubs

We don't know of any regular open sessions but we will add details if anyone lets us know.

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Festivals

There are many music festivlas in Scotland where you can listen to excellent music and join in at sessions.  We will include here those that BFG members intend to go to.  For a full list try the TMSA website.  (TMSA is the Traditional Music and Song Association of Scotland - you can join for a very modest fee and get details sent to you. It is also a very good cause.)

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