TRACS - Traditional Arts and Culture Scotland

TRACS - Traditional Arts and Culture Scotland Scotland’s Collective Voice for Traditional Arts 🎭

Did you know that you can apply to the Traditional Arts and Culture Fund in Scots and Gaelic? The fund supports people a...
07/05/2026

Did you know that you can apply to the Traditional Arts and Culture Fund in Scots and Gaelic?

The fund supports people and groups working in:
👉 Traditional music, song, storytelling, dance and crafts, and we encourage those who are practising these art forms in our indigenous languages to apply.

Funding can support creative work, touring, sharing your practice, and developing your skills.

📅 Round 2 closes: 11th May

Find out more and apply today at https://tracscotland.org/traditional-arts-and-culture-fund/

Don’t miss our Living Heritage Discovery Day ✨You can expect hands-on workshops and immersive activities focusing on tra...
05/05/2026

Don’t miss our Living Heritage Discovery Day ✨

You can expect hands-on workshops and immersive activities focusing on traditional music, dance, crafts, storytelling, and folklore.

🗓️ Sun 10 May | 10:00am – 6pm
📍 Scottish Storytelling Centre
🎫 Free

For more details visit 👉 https://tracscotland.org/living-heritage-discovery-day/

Exhibitors: Creative Scotland , Heritage Crafts , Museums Galleries Scotland, The RSCDS Dance Scottish , The School of Scottish Harp Making, Scottish Storytelling Forum , Traditional Music Forum

Come & try sessions: Heather Yule, Anna Corbett , The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society , Judith Watson, Jackie Ross

Join us for our Living Heritage Discovery Day 📣You can expect hands-on workshops and immersive activities celebrating tr...
27/04/2026

Join us for our Living Heritage Discovery Day 📣

You can expect hands-on workshops and immersive activities celebrating traditional music, dance, crafts, storytelling, and folklore.

At our Living Heritage Fayre, you’ll have the chance to explore Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) up close - connecting with skilled practitioners, organisations, and fellow enthusiasts as they share traditions, knowledge, and living cultural expressions.

🗓️ 10 May | 10:00am – 6pm
📍 Scottish Storytelling Centre
🎫 Free

What’s on:
Living Heritage Fayre (10am-2pm)
Come & Try Sessions (10:30am-1:30pm)
An Afternoon with Michael Fortune from folklore.ie (2-3:30pm)
TRACS House Cèilidh (4-6pm)

👉 For more details https://tracscotland.org/living-heritage-discovery-day/

Exhibitors: Creative Scotland , Heritage Crafts , Museums Galleries Scotland,
The RSCDS Dance Scottish , Scottish School of Harp making, Scottish Storytelling Forum SCIO , Traditional Music Forum

Come & try sessions: Heather Yule, Anna Corbett, Royal Scottish Country Dance Society, Judith Watson, Jackie Ross

Introducing Trad Treasures 🎥Led by TRACS (Traditional Arts and Culture Scotland), this new initiative shines a light on ...
21/04/2026

Introducing Trad Treasures 🎥

Led by TRACS (Traditional Arts and Culture Scotland), this new initiative shines a light on the individuals who have shaped and enriched Scotland’s traditional arts. Through recordings, films, and artist profiles, Trad Treasures celebrates the contributions of these artists across music, storytelling, dance, and crafts.

With plans to produce up to three films each year, we’re proud to present our very first premiere: a film exploring the life of singer and weaver Jimmy Hutchison.

Created by Joseph Matheson and co-produced with TRACS CEO Steve Byrne, this debut release marks an exciting beginning for the series.

Tickets are now on sale for the premiere on 1st May. Find out more about Trad Treasures and how to attend here: https://tracscotland.org/tradtreasures/

16/04/2026

Did you know that TRACS (Traditional Arts and Culture Scotland) is hosting a range of workshops and events during Edinburgh Tradfest? 🎻💃

This is your chance to take part in a series of hands-on introductory sessions that blend traditional skill-building with Scotland's Living Heritage.

Explore our workshops and events featuring traditional crafts, dance, music, storytelling, and living heritage.

👉 Check out the programme https://bit.ly/4el4RZq

Edinburgh Tradfest | Heritage Crafts | Scottish Storytelling Centre | Traditional Music Forum | Scottish Storytelling Forum SCIO

13/04/2026

Have you checked out our Spring Workshop Programme yet? 👀

Dive into a mix of interactive workshops and events celebrating traditional craft, dance, living heritage, storytelling, and music. Whether you’re curious to try something new or deepen an existing passion, there’s plenty to explore.

👉 Explore the programme: https://tracscotland.org/workshops/

In collaboration with Traditional Music Forum Scottish Storytelling Forum SCIO

These workshops will be held at the Scottish Storytelling Centre as well as An Lanntair and the Catstrand

Spring Workshop Programme: Music & Storytelling 🎻📖Our upcoming music and storytelling workshops are all about helping yo...
09/04/2026

Spring Workshop Programme: Music & Storytelling 🎻📖

Our upcoming music and storytelling workshops are all about helping you find your voice and build confidence in using it. Whether you’re a freelancer finding your feet, an artist getting ready to share your music, or you’re just curious about Scots and Gaelic song traditions, these sessions offer practical tips, hands-on guidance, and a relaxed, supportive space to explore your creativity and develop your own way of working.

These workshops will be held at the Scottish Storytelling Centre as well as An Lanntair and CatStrand

👉 Book your spot: https://tracscotland.org/workshops/

Workshops are being run in collaboration with the Scottish Storytelling Forum and Traditional Music Forum.

06/04/2026

🧩 Don’t miss this fantastic workshop on Funding & Finances for Musicians with Siobhan Anderson (Creative Scotland).

🗓️ Fri 17 Apr | 10am (3hrs)
📍 An Lanntair, Stornoway

For traditional musicians and organisations interested in applying for arts funding, or who have a great project idea but don’t know where to begin. 🎶

🔗 More info and booking via the link in the comments.

Please share with anyone you think might be interested in attending.

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This workshop is supported by TRACS - Traditional Arts and Culture Scotland through Creative Scotland Multi-Year Funding.

TMFS members can enjoy a 50% discount on all our workshops.

06/04/2026

Applications for Round 2 are now open! 📣

The Traditional Arts and Culture Fund is here to support and grow Scotland’s traditional music, song, storytelling, dance, and crafts.

If you’re an artist, organisation, or community group, you can apply for support to:
🎨 Create and perform new work
🌍 Tour and showcase traditional arts
📚 Develop skills through professional learning opportunities

To apply visit our website,

https://tracscotland.org/traditional-arts-and-culture-fund/

Applications close: 11th May



Music featured: Seán and Paul's Welcome Back to the Weeg | Beach Party | Fuinneamh by Tina Jordan Rees | Tina Jordan Rees

We would like to extend a huge thank you to everyone who applied for Round 1 of the Traditional Arts and Culture Fund. W...
01/04/2026

We would like to extend a huge thank you to everyone who applied for Round 1 of the Traditional Arts and Culture Fund. We were blown away by the overwhelming amount of applications. It was heart-warming to see the vast, unique array of traditional arts being practised across the country.

Congratulations to the 19 successful applicants who will receive funding to bring their projects to life and support traditional arts and culture across the country!

📣 Did you miss out on Round 1? Applications for Round 2 open on Monday, 6th April.

You can find out who we support, application guidelines and eligibility requirements on our website.

https://tracscotland.org/traditional-arts-and-culture-fund/

20/03/2026

Walks in the spring woods, seedlings emerging from the ground and warm rays of sun…
Today we welcome Spring Equinox. 🌱☀️🌷

This day marks the official calendar shift towards warmer weather, the return of wildlife and lighter days.

Historically, this day was regarded as a significant moment of transformation, marking the triumph of light over darkness.

Want to learn more about the seasons here in Scotland? Read more - https://tracscotland.org/resources/a-scottish-seasonal-calendar/

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