Music projects

The Scottish Arts Council embraces music of the past and present and supports different styles and traditions. We aim to share this talent with the rest of the world by funding different groups who have many exciting success stories to tell.

Browse through these profiles and stories to get a taste of the exciting work happening throughout Scotland.

Visit the YMI project page to read about Youth Music Initiative (YMI) projects,

'Hero as a Riddle' - Martin Kershaw Read a profile of Martin Kershaw's recent new work, inspired by the work of artist Eduardo Paolozzi

Ceilidh Trails a profile of various fèisean Cèilidh Trails from all over the Highlands

Edinburgh Mela Festival 2008 a profile of the festival that celebrates Scotland's cultural diversity

Ceòlas Summer School 2008 a profile of a summer school full of music, song and dance in the Gaelic Community of South Uist

The Lost Happy Endings a profile of a production by Edinburgh children and Music in the Community

Duan Nollaig a profile of the first ever Scottish Gaelic Christmas album