The Musicians' Nest

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The Musicians' Nest - An album showcasing the talented musicians that have immersed themselves in music on the courses in Benbecula and have gone on to win awards and work in the traditional music field.

"A wonderful collection of Gaelic and Scottish Island music, one in which is an absolute credit to Lews Castle College UHI..." (Ian D Hall, Liverpool Sound and Vision)

Featuring Manx fiddler Tom Callister, Seonaidh Macintyre with Trail West and Elephant Sessions fiddler Euan Smilie, Inyal’s Robbie Greig, bands Eabhal and Hecla, Breabach piper and flautist James Duncan MacKenzie.

The album was launched with a huge reunion gathering at the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall as part of the Celtic Connections Festival programme February 3rd 2018.  The recording has received excellent reviews and was album of the week on BBC Radio nan Gàidheal.

Read the Scotsman review.

The Musicians' Nest album cover