Burns Club + School kids

Ellie Beaton & Hannah Rarity

Laura Harrington

Pauline Cordiner

Get ready to sing your heart out at the Singing For Kids Workshop led by Pauline Cordiner. Children and their families are invited to discover the joy of traditional Scottish songs. From traditional work songs to modern classics - Ill-tricket coos, noble ships and essential footwear! So grab your grown-ups, bring your singing voices, and join us for a workshop that's sure to leave you smiling from ear to ear. No prior musical experience necessary – just a love for Scottish tunes and a willingness to have fun!

Miguel Girao (Capstan Quartet)

A workshop on traditional music accompaniment on finger style guitar

Dylan Cairns (Capstan Quartet)

A workshop concerning variation, ornamentation and other forms of decorating tunes

Luc McNally (Capstan Quartet)

A workshop on harmony and counterpoint

Irene Watt

Pauline Cordiner

Gather round, children of all ages, along with your grown-ups, as local storyteller Pauline Cordiner embarks on a journey weaving stories from the streets of Stonehaven, to the myths and legends of Scotland, to the far reaches of the globe. Suitable for all ages.

Various

Rachel Groves

Allan Taylor (Judges: Carol Anderson & Susie Kelly)

Sandy Tweddle

Bob Sharp

Host - Sandy Mathers

Tiernan Courell

Intermediate/advanced flute workshop, with a focus on traditional melodies and ornamentation. Please bring your own flute.

Heather Cartwright

Intermediate/advanced guitar workshop, with a focus on flatpicking and ornamentation in traditional music.

Beth Malcolm

All welcome to this songwriting workshop. We'll look at the creative process, how to turn an idea into a song, and try out some re-writes of favourite songs. Bring some ideas, and a notebook and pen. No instruments necessary!

Calum Convoy

Advanced Bodhran workshop with a focus on accompaniment of traditional tunes. Please bring along your own drum.

Rachel Groves

In this workshop Rachel will teach a couple of tunes including one of her own. Along the way, she will share some of her approaches to arrangement, ornamentation, the left hand and technique.

Intro - Prof Fred Freeman of the RCS

A special screening of Hamish Henderson – An Artist’s Inspiration offers a moving tribute to one of Scotland’s most influential cultural figures. Presented as part of the Stonehaven Folk Festival, the film explores Henderson’s enduring legacy as a poet, songwriter, and champion of traditional music.
Price includes return transport from/to Stonehaven.

Danny Couper & Allan Taylor

Cabrach & Friends

Garry Brindley - Theme : Musicals

Bob Sharp

Kenny Hadden & Friends

BREABACH, BETH MALCOLM, RACHEL GROVES & GREGOR BLACK

Pauline Cordiner

Susie Kelly

Rohallion, Ape House followed by Session