The Skye and Lochalsh Orchestra

The Skye and Lochalsh Orchestra SLO is based in Broadford on the Isle of Skye, We meet every 1-2 weeks during the autumn and winter school terms, each term ending in a concert.

Based in Broadford on the Isle of Skye, SLO is one of only three Scottish island based orchestras (the others are on Orkney and Shetland) and, as such, is one of Scotland's remotest orchestras. In spite of drawing from a population of just 12500, covering an area of over 1000 sq. miles, we have most of the instruments required for a small classical orchestra so are able to perform a wide variety o

f music, from baroque to modern. The orchestra is open to all who have a reasonable standard of playing (e.g. grade 4 and above).

A big thank you to our very generous audiences who came to our two spring concerts. We were delighted to raise a total o...
05/05/2026

A big thank you to our very generous audiences who came to our two spring concerts. We were delighted to raise a total of £400 to donate to our two chosen charities: South Skye Men's Shed and Skye and Lochalsh Young Carers. Here's our treasurer Alistair with some of the Men's Shed members. Looking forward to seeing their new premises!

Will this get us through the tricky passages, Iain Roden ?
20/03/2026

Will this get us through the tricky passages, Iain Roden ?

“And then when you are about to pass this page, you will need to start coughing uncontrollably to distract the audience so no one notices I can’t play this section “ 😅

18/03/2026

Last rehearsal of the term on Saturday is at Broadford Church. Come and try out some new music!

The entrance to the Estonian Opera House. Specially for Roden!
09/03/2026

The entrance to the Estonian Opera House. Specially for Roden!

A few photos from Saturday's concert at Sabhal Mòr Ostaig. Our huge thanks once again to everyone who made it possible, ...
09/03/2026

A few photos from Saturday's concert at Sabhal Mòr Ostaig. Our huge thanks once again to everyone who made it possible, and to our lovely audiences at both venues 🎶🎵See you again next time!

We had a great time playing at Sabhal Mor Ostaig last night, and hope that the audience enjoyed it as much as we did! Ma...
08/03/2026

We had a great time playing at Sabhal Mor Ostaig last night, and hope that the audience enjoyed it as much as we did! Many thanks to our wonderful, patient conductor for putting the programme together and getting us all concert ready. Thanks also to the guest musicians, most of whom travelled for hours to join us - you made such a difference!
All profits received from our very generous audience will be shared between the Skye and Lochalsh Young Carers and the South Skye Men's Shed for their building projects.

Skye Wind Band there is a magic film at Skye Bridge Studios on Sunday - part of the FilmSunday programme - about a Brass...
05/12/2025

Skye Wind Band there is a magic film at Skye Bridge Studios on Sunday - part of the FilmSunday programme - about a Brass band. The film is called The Marching Band and it’s a kind of French version of Brassed Off.
It would be great to see some of you on Sunday 7 December at 5pm.
And here is the trailer:
https://youtu.be/bhfCXPYIKs8
See you Sunday and tell your friends!

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Broadford

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07815189991

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