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Brought to Skye and Lochalsh by SEALL, one of the best rural performing arts promoters in ScotlandSEALL: An Seòmar Uaine Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, Sleat, Isle of Skye IV44 8RQ

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2018

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BIG MUSIC IN SMALL HALLS

Welcome to our first SEALL Festival of Small Halls, an eight-day multi-artform winter festival bringing big music to small halls around Skye and Lochalsh with the emphasis on celebration and friendship. Everyone is welcome.

We bring the best traditional musicians to our remote rural townships, using Scotland’s national day - St Andrew’s Day - as a reason to celebrate our unique Highland culture and music tradition.

People, place and performance are the themes of the festival which focuses on community spirit and promotes the relevance of Scotland’s traditional culture to present and future generations.

The festival takes some of the country’s greatest trad musicians, a writer, visual artist and videographer to small halls in remote rural areas, joining communities to each other and the rest of the world through celebration

of civic pride and place, our Gaelic heritage, hospitality and friendship.

Concerts are taking place in Braes, Breakish, Edinbane, Elgol, Kilmuir, Minginish, Plockton, Raasay,

Tarskavaig and Waternish. There will be public and school workshops across the participating communities, and the festival ends with a

spectacular celebratory concert and cèilidh for all in honour of Scotland’s National Day.

The 2018 festival begins on 23 November and ends with a celebratory cèilidh, featuring

seven of our participating musicians, at the Sligachan Hotel’s Seumas’ Bar on St Andrew’s Day, 30 November.

We invite everyone to bring their dancing shoes, come along and join in these very special community events. We look forward very much to welcoming you.

THE SEALL TEAM

Jarlath Henderson | Duncan Chisholm | Mairearad Green | Innes WatsonDonald Shaw | Mike Vass | Seán Gray | Ewan MacPherson

Aaron Jones | Sorren MacLean | Hector MacInnes

ISLE OF SKYE AND LOCHALSH, HIGHLANDS, SCOTLAND

PEOPLETHE PERFORMERS

Jarlath HendersonDuncan ChisholmMairearad Green

Innes WatsonDonald Shaw

Mike VassSeán Gray

Ewan MacPhersonAaron Jones

Sorren MacLeanHector MacInnes

Malin LewisLewis McLaughlin

The SOUND ENGINEERHector MacInnes

THE ARTISTSArtist: Amanda ThomsonWriter: Elizabeth Reeder

Videographer: Sandy Butler

THE ORGANISERSFestival producer: Marie Lewis

SEALL Director: Duncan MacInnesCommunications manager: Sara Bain

The GRAPHIC DESIGNERPhilippa Thomas


Jarlath HendersonUilleann pipes, flute, voice

Duncan ChisholmFiddle

The youngest ever BBC Young Folk Musician award-winner, Jarlath Henderson is a multi-instrumentalist, singer, composer, producer and doctor. Hailed as “one of the brightest young talents on the current piping scene” and “startlingly good”, the Tyrone-born champion Uilleann piper also plays whistle, cittern and flute and is becoming increasingly well-known for his fine singing voice.

Jarlath’s debut solo album, Hearts Broken, Heads Turned and his “simply outstanding” studio album Air-Fix with Ross Ainslie were both released to high critical international praise.

Arguably the most authentic and accomplished interpreter of traditional Highland fiddle music, the correlation between music and the natural world lies at the heart of Duncan Chisholm’s inspiration.

The natural elements which make the Highlands such a unique canvas have been the force behind his music. Duncan’s melodic interpretations seek to paint imagined visual pictures through music and have garnered him world-wide acclaim. Hailed the new sound of traditional Scotland, Duncan’s playing is sophisticated, exhilarating and meltingly beautiful.

THE MUSICIANS PEOPLEMairearad Green

Accordion, small pipes

Having grown up in the West Coast Coigach peninsula of the Scottish Highlands – an area steeped in culture and local traditions – Mairearad was introduced to folk music at an early age.

Renowned for her deft and lyrical accordion style, as well as her dextrous piping, Mairearad is in great demand not only as a performer, but also as a composer.

Mairearad started the Summer Isles Festival in 2012 in her home village of Achiltibuie – adding festival director to her list of credits and won PRS Composer of the Year, at the Scots Trad Music Awards.


INNES WATSONGuitar

Glasgow-based Innes Watson is an award-winning multi-instrumentalist with over ten years of contemporary and traditional Scottish music performance, recording, teaching and producing experience.

He grew up in the Scottish Borders in very supportive musical surroundings encouraging an eclectic mix of skills, abilities, interests and accolades that combine to make Innes one of the most highly-regarded and sought-after musicians on the scene today.

He teaches at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland.

PEOPLE THE MUSICIANS

Mike VassFiddle, Guitar

Mike Vass is one of the most creative forces on the Scottish music scene.

As a musician, composer, producer and arranger Mike has amassed a body of work that encompasses early appearances as a livewire young fiddler, collaborations with many of the leading voices among today’s Scots and Gaelic tradition bearers, delivering multi-media performances, overseeing critically acclaimed recordings, and scoring for prestigious ensembles.

Born in Nairn, Mike has amassed a host of awards over his musical career.

Donald ShawAccordion, PiANO

Acclaimed Scottish musician Donald Shaw is a producer, award-winning composer and the current artistic director of Glasgow’s Celtic Connections. With his roots in traditional music, Donald has recorded and collaborated on over 100 albums with musicians in all styles of music, created many film and television scores, and directed large-scale live commissions.

Brought up in Argyll on Scotland’s west coast, Donald has toured worldwide with Capercaillie - the folk band he co-founded whilst at school - who have gone on to sell over a million albums.


THE MUSICIANS PEOPLEEWAN MACPHERSONMULTIPLE INSTRUMENTS

Now based in the Highlands Shooglenifty’s Ewan MacPherson has been working in the music industry for 20 years. As a multi-instrumentalist he is a recognised figure on the vibrant Scottish music scene.

Ewan is a founder member of three bands and has taken stages around the world with a wide range of traditional and contemporary folk/roots artists.

In 1998, he was nominated for Instrumentalist of the Year at the 2014 MG Alba Trad Music Awards and his last album Fetch! picked up a Songlines Top of the World recognition.

AARON JONESMULTIPLE INSTRUMENTS

Aaron Jones is one of the most sought-after accompanists on the traditional music scene today. He continues to tour worldwide and record with many of the biggest names in traditional music, including Kate Rusby, Siobhan Miller, Emily Smith, Robyn Stapleton and many more.

As well as being an official accompanist for the BBC Young Traditional Scottish Musician of the Year Awards for ten years, Aaron was voted Instrumentalist of the Year in a public vote at the 2005 Scots Trad Music Awards. He is a passionate member of the Live Performance Committee of the UK Musicians Union.

SEÁN GRAYflute, whistle, guitar

Seán Gray is a flute, whistle and guitar player from the village of Coylton in Ayrshire.

He attended The National Centre of Excellence in Traditional Music in Plockton where he studied wooden flute with Dougie Pincock (Battlefield Band) and guitar with Jack Evans (The Easy Club).

Since then he has toured throughout Europe and North America with the award winning Paul McKenna Band.

During this time he was involved in recording four studio albums including his latest project Modulɘ.


PEOPLE THE MUSICIANS

MALIN LEWISPIPES AND FIDDLE

Malin Lewis is an award-winning piper, fiddle player and pipe maker from Skye who is currently studying music at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland.

HECTOR MACINNESGuitar, drums

Hector is a songwriter, producer and sound artist from Skye. An eclectic and inventive musician, he creates work for theatre, installations, live performance and film. He won the inaugural Martyn Bennett Prize for traditional composition.

Recent projects include Suspension and Disbelief, a commissioned collaboration with artist and designer Philippa Thomas, and a funding award from Help Musicians UK to explore composition and performance with step-dancer Sophie Stephenson. Hector is one quarter of folk-noir pioneers The Dead Man’s Waltz.

SORREN MACLEANGuitar, voice

Sorren MacLean is considered to be “one of Mull’s finest exports.”

Having spent years writing, recording and touring with the likes of Roddy Woomble, Dougie Maclean and Mull Historical Society, this acclaimed guitarist, singer, songwriter and composer has emerged as one of Scotland’s most versatile musical talents.

Sorren has performed on over 20 albums and has been described as having “an emerging style of his own that feels like a natural part of the musical DNA of someone brought up off the Scottish mainland.” Sunday Herald.

LEWIS McLaughlinFIDDLE, tenor guiitar

Brought up in Edinburgh with a very musical family, Lewis is studying for an Applied Trad Music degree at UHI.


ELIZABETH REEDERWRITER

Elizabeth K Reeder writes novels, essays, and stories. She also writes for the radio and teaches Creative Writing at the University of Glasgow.

Her first novel, Ramshackle, was shortlisted for a number of awards including a Saltire Literary award (2013). Her second novel, Fremont, a story of ill-starred fairytale romance is full of prejudice and desire, garnered great reviews.

During the festival Elizabeth will be responding to people, place and music via blogging, gathering, being in conversation with, documenting and sharing.

AMANDA THOMSONVISUAL ARTIST

Amanda Thomson is a visual artist, researcher and writer. She is a graduate from Glasgow School of Art, where she currently teaches, and the School of the Art Institute of Chicago.

Her creative practice is research-led and fuses traditional and digital printmaking techniques with photography, bookmaking, video and sound and creative non-fiction.

For the festival, Amanda will be giving a talk about her recently published book, A Scots Dictionary of Nature.

SANDY BUTLERVIDEOGRAPHER

Edinburgh-based freelance videographer and musician Sandy Butler creates a cinematic feel in his films using modern techniques such as 4K, super-slow-motion and handheld stabilised movement. One of Sandy’s main enthusiasms is working with musicians. Having grown up with parents, a record producer and a visual artist, Sandy has always been passionate about the arts, and capturing them at their best.

Recent clients include Karine Polwart and The List, as well as larger arts organisations like the Scottish Chamber Orchestra and the Scottish National Jazz Orchestra.

THE ARTISTS PEOPLE


PLACETHE SMALL HALLS

Braes p 19Breakish p 16Edinbane p 21

Elgol p 11Kilmuir p 20

Minginish p 13Plockton p 18Raasay p 12

Tarskavaig p 14Waternish p 17

THE SESSIONS p29

Isle of Raasay Distillery p 12The Old Inn Carbost p 15

Ferry Inn Uig p29Seumas’ Bar Sligachan p29

THE BIG CÈILIDHSt Andrew’s night celebration

Seumas’ Bar Sligachan Hotel pp 22&23

THE WORKSHOPS p29

Elgol HallRaasay HallBraes Hall

Carbost Primary SchoolStruan Primary School

Kyle Primary SchoolKyleakin Primary School

Knockbreck Primary SchoolMacDiarmid Primary School

Plockton High SchoolKilmuir Primary School

Edinbane Primary SchoolDunvegan Primary School


3 ElgolIsle of SkyeIV49 9BJ

From the A87 at Broadford, take the B8083 single track road to Elgol. Follow the road for 14 miles to Elgol village. Continue through the village until the road turns left. Elgol Village Hall is on the left.

ParkingThere is ample parking across the road from the hall.

ELGOL PLACEFRIDAY 23 NOVEMBER 7.30PM elgol hall OPENING NIGHT DOUBLE BILL

Jarlath Henderson, Donald Shaw and Innes Watson | Mairearad Green, Sorren MacLean and Hector MacInnes

how to get there

Workshop: 3.30pm-5pm Festival dinner: 6pm Concert: 7.30pm

In the far southwest corner of the Strathaird Peninsula, lies the stunning harbour township of Elgol, home to around 150 people. This small, scattered hamlet is reached via 14 miles of some of the most dramatic scenery on the Isle of Skye.

Elgol Village Hall was opened in 1998 after a huge community fundraising effort spanning many years and gala days. In its time the hall has played host to a variety of musical and dramatic performances and many community social events.

Located within the hall is the Elgol shop catering for locals and visitors throughout the year. The shop is a favourite stop for groceries, gifts and local crafts and the café serves delicious fresh food and a great cup of coffee.

The Elgol and Torrin Historical society is based in the hall

which currently contains a wealth of old photos documenting the village over past and recent years. The hall is the only community facility in the area and is well used by Elgol Primary School, the church and sports groups.

As a community, Elgol is excited to be hosting the opening night of the SEALL Festival of Small Halls and look forward to welcoming all. There is a bar on the evening and a celebratory festival dinner (payable by donation) at 6pm.


PLACE RAASAYSATURDAY 24 NOVEMBER 2.30PM RAASAY hall LUNCHTIME CONCERT

Jarlath Henderson, Donald Shaw and Innes Watson followed by tunes and whisky tasting at Raasay Distillery

Isle of RaasayIV40 8PA

Take the CalMac ferry from Sconser Ferry terminal. From Raasay terminal, follow the road up the hill and around to the right for 0.7 miles. Take the right fork and the next right. 15 min walk from the ferry.

Parking: There is ample parking at the hall.

how to get there

Workshop: 11.30am-1pmFestival lunch: 1pm-2pmConcert: 2.30pm

A 20 minute ferry trip from Sconser on Skye brings you to Raasay. A pleasant 15 minute walk along the shore path from the ferry terminal, Raasay Community Hall is at the heart of the island situated near the main settlement of Inverarish.

It boasts one of the best views from any community hall and provides a fantastic venue and varied annual events programme for both the community and visitors alike.

The musicians will host a workshop in the morning and a pre concert festival lunch will be served at 1pm in the hall.

Whisky tasting and tunes at Raasay DistilleryAfter the concert, festival celebrations continue at the Isle of Raasay Distillery with music from Malin Lewis and Lewis McLaughlin and whisky tasting session at 4pm.

Tickets £15 from the distillery on 01478 470178 or email [email protected]


MINGINISH PLACESATURDAY 24 NOVEMBER 7.30PM MINGINISH hall

MAIREARAD GREEN, SORREN MACLEAN AND HECTOR MACINNES | EWAN MACPHERSON, MIKE VASS, AARON JONES

Portnalong Carbost IV47 8SLFrom the A87 at Sligachan, take the A863 Dunvegan Road for 5.2 miles. Turn left onto B8009 Carbost and continue through the village to Talisker Distillery. Follow the road around to the left to Pornalong. Turn left towards Fiscavaig and the hall is on the left just after the turning.Parking: There is ample parking at the hall.

how to get there

Pre-concert curry: 6pm Concert: 7.30pm

Divided from the rest of Skye by Loch Harport and the Cuillin Hills, Minginish is an area of outstanding natural beauty with steep-sided glens, rugged coastlines, wide sandy bays and dramatic waterfalls.

The main village on this stunning peninsula is Carbost, home to the Talisker Distillery, the superb Old Inn, the Stop Shop local stores and The Oyster Shed. About five and a half miles away, beyond the Fairy Pools and lying under the shadow of the Cuillin Hills, is the popular Glenbrittle campsite with its café serving local speciality Cuillin Coffee.

The new Minginish Community Hall at Portnalong opened on 27 June 2009 and is well supported by regular groups that meet weekly and lively programme of events. Not far away is the Taigh Ailean Hotel, popular with locals and visitors.

Tonight’s Festival concert takes the form of a spectacular double bill featuring six of Scotland’s finest traditional musicians all under one roof.To make the most of the celebrations, the Old Inn, Carbost, will be running the bar and putting on a special pre-concert curry meal in the hall from 6pm. Booking is essential for the meal: phone 01478 640205 or email [email protected] the concert, the celebrations continue at the Old Inn with a lively session.


PLACE TARSKAVAIG

SUNDAY 25 NOVEMBER 3PM TARSKAVAIG hallMairearad Green, Sorren MacLean and Hector MacInnes

TarskavaigIV44 8SA

From the A87 at the south-east end of Broadford, take the A851 Armadale road and follow it for approximately 13.3 miles to Kilbeg. Turn right and follow the single track road to Tarskavaig for 4 miles. The hall is on the right before the village. Parking: There is parking at the hall and on the road.

how to get there

The small coastal township of Tarskavaig lies in a picturesque glen on Sleat’s western shore, overlooking Tarskavaig Bay and the isles of Eigg, Rum and Canna, with some of the best views of the iconic Cuillin Hills.

Tarskavaig Communities Hall is the centre of a unique and vibrant crofting community; run by residents for the benefit of the communities of Tarskavaig, Achnacloich, Tokavaig and Ord and provides a venue for small events, cèilidhs, meetings and the renowned summer café.

The stunning panoramas and sunsets over the Cuillin have inspired many artists and musicians including Donald MacKenzie and Gary Mahon who live and work in the area.

In the best highland tradition, hall events are firmly rooted in local culture and reach out worldwide to the benefit of all. For many years Tarskavaig

communities have enjoyed innovative and adventurous programmes featuring both local musicians and gaelic singers, young and not so young, and internationally acclaimed performers.

Tarskavaig has also had its own Fèis and book festival featuring major Scottish writers in both Gaelic and English.

Tarskavaig communities welcome the idea of a Festival of Small Halls as this will continue the tradition of the spirit of the hall.

Concert, tea and some great home bakingBy donation


OLD INN CARBOST PLACE

F R E E H O U S E

Live Music • Food and Drink

B&B • Bunkhouse Accommodation

Carbost • Isle of Skye • IV47 8SR

www.theoldinnskye.co.uk • 01478 640205

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SUNDAY 25 NOVEMBER 2.30PM THE OLD INN CARBOSTJarlath Henderson, Donald Shaw and Innes Watson

LIVE MUSIC • FOOD AND DRINK • B&B • BUNKHOUSE ACCOMMODATIONwww.theoldinnskye.co.uk • 01478 640205

With its cosy, laid-back atmosphere, stunning views, real ale, great food and the warmest of welcomes, there’s little doubt the Old Inn is “probably the best pub in Carbost!”

Sitting on the shore of Loch Harport - the only sheltered loch on the west of Skye - this lively free house is popular with hillwalkers, climbers, sailors, visitors and locals, all of whom enjoy coming together around an open fire for a pint, a hearty plate of hot food from a great menu and listening to the live entertainment which is played every Thursday and Friday night.

The inn also provides comfortable bed and breakfast accommodation and beds at the Bunkhouse next door, popular with outdoor enthusiasts.

The Old Inn’s long tradition of putting on great live events has given it a reputation of being an Island mecca for traditional music fans.

This gig, which will be opened by Malin Lewis and Lewis McLaughlin, is kindly sponsored and hosted by the Old Inn which, will be serving food all day, and is a wonderful way to spend a Sunday afternoon.

CarbostIV47 8SRFrom the A87 at Sligachan, turn east onto the A863 Dunvegan road and follow it for about five miles. Turn left onto the B8009 towards Carbost and the Talisker Distillery. The inn is on the right in the centre of the village.Parking: There is limited parking at the inn and on the other side of the road.

how to get there


PLACE BREAKISH

TUESDAY 27 NOVEMBER 7.30PM BREAKISH HALLDUNCAN CHISHOLM, JARLATH HENDERSON, DONALD SHAW AND INNES WATSON

BreakishIV42 8PYFrom the A87 Kyle of Lochalsh to Broadford road, Breakish is approx five miles west of the roundabout after the Skye Road Bridge. The hall is off the road on the right opposite the Shiloh Bed and Breakfast. Parking: There is limited parking at the hall.

how to get there

Home to the liqueur Drambuie, Broadford, with its neighbouring township of Harapool, is the Isle of Skye’s second largest settlement.

Originally a cattle market town, Broadford lies between the mountain of Beinn na Cailleach and the Inner Sound on the A87.

The town has two harbours with spectacular views over the Sound to the islands of Scalpay, Pabay and the Crowlins as well as the Applecross peninsula on the mainland. For the visitor, there is a great selection of cafés, restaurants, pubs, accommodation providers and shops in the town catering for all budgets and all tastes.

The town is also home to a number of artists and craftmakers.

Situated a few miles east of Broadford, Talla Bhreacais

(Breakish Hall) is one of the livliest community venues on Skye.

The hall is home to the Breakish Folk Club which meets on the first Monday of each month. The venue is also well supported by its communities who attend the regular music events, workshops, classes, craft fairs and dances.

Tonight’s concert is a bring your own bottle event and there will be tea and coffee available on the evening.


WATERNISH PLACETUESDAY 27 NOVEMBER 7PM WATERNISH HALL

MAIREARAD GREEN AND MIKE VASS

HallinIV55 8GHFrom the A87 Portree to Uig road, turn left onto the A850 Dunvegan road at Borve. Follow the road for 14 miles and turn right onto B886 at the Fairy Bridge. After 4 miles, take the right-hand turn onto MacLeod’s Terrace. Waternish Hall is on the right just after the sign for Hallin. Parking: There is parking in front of the hall.

how to get there

With its spectacular views across the Minch to the Outer Isles, wonderful sunsets and official Dark Skies status, it is no wonder that visitors flock to Waternish.

This stunning peninsula in the Island’s north west is home to some of the best visitor attractions on Skye: the oldest inn on Skye, The Stein Inn; Michelin starred Loch Bay Restaurant; and the VisitScotland 5-star tannery, SkyeSkyns. As well as Dandelion Designs there are several galleries offering local art and photography.

Built in the 1950s, Waternish Hall in Hallin was refurbished around 10 years ago. Works included new roofing, extended storage space and a new kitchen.

The hall is very well supported by the local community and events take place every week day as well as some Saturdays.

There are a number of groups that use the hall regularly for activities and meetings to conduct community business.

In addition there is an annual Christmas Fair, regular cèilidhs and music nights and a monthly 100 Club lottery which gives out prizes, supports local endeavours with a proportion going towards the hall’s running costs.

Tonight’s event includes a bar and tea and coffee will also be served on the evening.


PLACE PLOCKTON

WEDNESDAY 28 NOVEMBER 7.30PM PLOCKTON HALLMairearad Green, Mike Vass and Seán Gray

36 Harbour StPlocktonIV52 8TJ

From the A87 Kyle of Lochalsh to Dornie road, turn left and follow the signs to Plockton. Continue into Innes Street past the High School on left and towards the harbour. Turn left onto Harbour Street and the hall is on the righ on the Cooper Street junction. Parking: There is parking on the road and in the harbour carpark.

how to get there

Hailed as “the jewel of the Highlands”, the beautiful harbour village of Plockton lies in a spectacular setting on the southern shores of Loch Carron on mainland Lochalsh.

A strong and vibrant communitry ensures this popular tourist destination offers almost everything for the visitor without losing he village’s identity as a traditional fishing and crofting township.

From here, there are plenty of outdoor activities for the intrepid, including sailing, kayaking, wildlife trips, cycling and walking. For the less adventurous, there are coach trips around the Isle of Skye, a good number of places to eat and drink as well as a visitor centre, shops and arts and craft ventures.

Plockton High School is home to the National Centre ofExcellence in Traditional Music (NCETM) and many of Scotland’s finest musicians

either attended or teach at the school, including tonight’s musicians.

Plockton Village Hall is well-run and supported by its communities. Normal hall activities include drama, yoga, playgroup and art classes held weekly; craft fairs, jewellery shows, concerts, and weddings.

Tonight’s event will be opened by NCETM students. Tea and coffee by donation provided by Plockton High School Residence pupils.


BRAES PLACEWEDNESDAY 28 NOVEMBER 7.30PM BRAES HALLDuncan Chisholm, Jarlath Henderson, Donald Shaw and Innes Watson

Lower Ollach BraesIV51 9LJ

From the A87 outbound road from Portree, turn left onto the B838 and follow the road southwards towards Braes for four miles to Lower Ollach. The hall is on the left to the left of the recyling point Parking: There is parking n front of the hall.

how to get there

Workshop: 4.45pm Soup and sandwiches: 6.30pm Concert: 7.30pm

On the southern side of Loch Portree, a short drive from Skye’s bustling capital, lies the beautiful Braes peninsula - the Island’s hidden gem.

Braes is a quiet residential area made up of a series of rural townships along the B839. Here can be found one of Scotland’s finest hillwalks - a three and a half-mile hike up Ben Tianavaig with incredible views across the Sound, the Cuillin Hills and the dramatic Trotternish Peninsula.

Braes also boasts some of the best beaches on Skye: the sands of Camas Ban in the north of the peninsula and the sweeping tombolo beach of Camas a’ Mhòr Bheòil, with its nearby caves, sea stacks and remnants of an ancient fort.

The village hall of Braes dates back to 1840 when it was a

schoolhouse. Now a thriving village hall, the community enjoy talks and craft sessions, exhibitions, quiz evenings, craft fairs, parties and cèilidhs as well as a pop-up tearoom.

Tonight’s event is a celebration of community life and all are welcome. This is a bring your own bottle event and soup and sandwiches will be available from 6.30pm before the concert begins at 7.30pm. A music workshop takes place in the hall at 4.45pm. Details and booking on page 29.


PLACE KILMUIR

THURSDAY 29 NOVEMBER 7PM KILMUIR HALLMairearad Green and Seán Gray

KilmuirIV51 9UB

From the A87 at Uig, take the northbound A855 towards Staffin. Follow the road for about 14 miles through Kilvaxter and the hall is situated just to the left of the Herbusta road end which is on the right.

Parking: There is parking n the hall carpark.

how to get there

The most northerly hall in the SEALL Festival of Small Halls is found right at the top of the Trotternish Peninsula, over-looking the Inner Sound and the islands of Lewis and Harris.

Trotternish is served by a loop road which offers a circular driving tour around the Trotternish Ridge - a spine of high ground running along the length of the peninsula. Ferries to the Outer Isles run regularly from the harbour of Uig.

Here can be seen some of the most dramatic and unusual natural phenomena in Scotland and visitors flock to this north eastern part of the Island to see first-hand the mighty spectacles of the Old Man of Storr, the Kilt Rock, the Fairy Glen and the Quiraing.

The eastern part of the peninsula is famous for its dinosaur fossils and is recognised as one of the world’s most important places for finding mid-Jurassic traces of giant beasts that walked the

world over 170 million years ago.

In the northwest of the peninsula lies the Gaelic-speaking area of Kilmuir, home to the Museum of Island Life, Flora MacDonald’s grave and a number of local businesses, including Whitewave, a small but busy family run centre offering outdoor activities and experiences, with self catering accommodation in rooms and wooden wigwams.

Tonight's concert is followed by a session at the Ferry Inn, Uig.


EDINBANE PLACETHURSDAY 29 NOVEMBER 7PM EDINBANE HALLDuncan Chisholm, Jarlath Henderson, Donald Shaw and Innes Watson

EdinbaneIV51 9PW

From the A850 Portree to Dunvegan road, turn left into Edinbane village centre. After passing the Edinbane Inn on the left, the hall is on the second left at the end of the road signed towards the cemetery.

Parking: There is parking in the hall carpark.

how to get there

At the head of Loch Greshornish, just off the A850 Portree to Dunvegan Road, lies the crofting village of Edinbane.

Although small in scale, Edinbane has a thriving community with a number of excellent accommodation and food and drink providers, as well as a campsite and Edinbane Pottery, complete with its wood-fired kilns and craft shop. The village is also home to Shanks Plumbing & Renewables - an important local employer and a professional and well-established plumbing firm covering all aspects of the trade.

In the centre of the village is the Edinbane Inn ith its regular traditional music sessions and the newly opened Edinbane Lodge run by head chef Calum Montgomery.

To add to the celebrations this evening, there will be an opening set by local musicians

and the Edinbane Inn is open for bar meals from 5.30pm. Booking is essential: 01470 582414 or email [email protected]

Tonight’s concert is kindly sponsored by the Edinbane

Community Company, a charity established to

act as a vehicle to manage community benefit funds generated through the Edinbane windfarm.


The 2018 SEALL Festival of Small Halls plays out in a grand finale on 30 November at Seumas’ Bar when seven of our participating musicians take to the stage for a mammoth celebratory concert and cèilidh dance for everyone.

This unique event is supported by Scotland’s Winter Festivals Event Fund and, the festival’s major local business sponsors, the Sligachan Hotel, and is the culmination of SEALL’s new eight-day festival which celebrates Scottish traditional music, Highland culture and civic pride.

The evening includes an optional special pre-concert meal, bookable separately from the Sligachan Hotel (menu, prices and booking information on facing page).

This is a chance to celebrate community living, friendship and good music on Scotland’s national day with seven of the country’s finest traditional musicians under one roof.

PLACE SEUMAS’ BAR SLIGACHAN

THE BIG CÈILIDH JARLATH HENDERSON, DUNCAN CHISHOLM, MAIREARAD GREEN, DONALD SHAW,

MIKE VASS, INNES WATSON, SEÁN GRAY

FRIDAY 30 NOVEMBER 7.30PM

ST ANDREW’S DAY CELEBRATIONS

Buy a ticket for any one of our events and get £2 off the price of a ticket to the Big St Andrew’s Night Cèilidh. See p 30 for details on how to book.


Dinner will be served in Seumas' Bar from 6pm - 8.30pm.

BOOKING ESSENTIAL 01478 650204

PRICESMAIN: £12.95

TWO COURSES: £15.95 THREE COURSES: £18.95

A glass of house wine included per person

MENUStarters

Cuillin Skink with chunky bloomer breadChef’s own chicken liver pâté with

red onion chutney and crostiniPickled herring with a pickled salad

MainsHighland Venison casserole with celeriac,

root vegetables and a parsley and mustard mash

Cuillin Ale battered haddock withhome-made chips and peas

Three bean chilli, sour cream and basmati rice

Lemon and thyme chicken supreme, new potatoes, seasonal veg with a creamy jus

DessertsSticky toffee pudding with butterscotch

and vanilla ice cream Cranachan served with shortbread

Selection of Scottish cheeses

THE ST ANDREW’S MENUCELEBRATE SCOTLAND’S NATIONAL DAY WITH US

The Big Cèilidh at Sligachan is part of Scotland’s Winter Festivals Event Fund celebrations - a unique and distinctive programme of events honouring Scotland’s three national days - St Andrew’s Day, Hogmanay and Burns Night.

Scotland’s Winter Festivals is designed to celebrate the spirit and fun of Scotland’s winter season, all warmed up, with a range of exciting events and activity throughout the country.

The programme brings people together from all over the

world to celebrate Scotland’s heritage and modern culture and traditions through the best of Scottish music, arts, food and drink and entertainment.

Tonight’s event will be a unique and very special

evening when seven of Scotland’s finest traditional musicians - Duncan Chisholm, Donald

Shaw, Jarlath Henderson, Mairearad Green, Mike Vass, Innes Watson and Seán Gray - come together for a one-off spectacular concert and good, old-fashioned cèilidh dance. ALL WELCOME.

PLACE SEUMAS’ BAR SLIGACHAN


EAT, DRINK AND SLEEP IN THE HEART OF THE CUILLIN

Home to its own museum, micro-brewery, and award-winning whisky bar and restaurant, Sligachan Hotel

offers comfortable pet-friendly accommodation, great food and a very warm Highland welcome

PLACE OUR LOCAL SUPPORTERS

SLIGACHAN HOTEL, SLIGACHAN, ISLE OF SKYE, IV47 8SWT: (+44) 1478 650 204

E: [email protected]

www.sligachan.co.uk

SEA KAYAK EXPERIENCES AND COACHING FOR ALL LEVELS

TAXI SERVICEBASED IN CARBOST

Sligachan ∙ Carbost Portnalong ∙ Glenbrittle

Fairy Pools ∙ Talisker ∙ Elgol

Airport transfer and scenic tours

Up to six passengers. Friendly service and competitive rates

07342 006644carbostcars.business.site

@carbostcarsskye


HOME OF THE CHIEFS OF CLAN MACLEOD FOR 800 YEARS

OPEN: 1 APRIL - 15 OCTOBER 10AM - 5.30PM (LAST ENTRY 5PM) DUNVEGAN CASTLE, ISLE OF SKYE IV55 8WF

T: +44 (0) 1470 521206 E: [email protected] WWW.DUNVEGANCASTLE.COM

LOCH DUNVEGAN SEAL TRIPS Voted ‘1 of the Best UK Days Out’ by The Sunday Times Travel Magazine

OUR LOCAL SUPPORTERS PLACE

CAFÉ • GROCERIES BAKING • GIFTS LOCAL CRAFTS

CARDS • ICE CREAM

Isle of Raasay Distillery

01478 470178 [email protected]

Borodale HouseIsle of Raasay IV40 8PB

The first legal distilleryon the Isle of Raasay

Guided tours Whisky tasting

Accommodation

Shanks Plumbing & Renewables LtdSamui, 9 Edinbane

Portree, Isle of Skye, IV51 9PR

shanksplumbingandrenewables.co.ukLinicro | Kilmuir | Isle of Skye | IV51 9YN

Tel: 01470 542 414Email: [email protected]

www.white-wave.co.ukA small but busy family-run outdoor

centre offering outdoor activities and experiences, with self-catering

accommodation in rooms and wigwams

Ferry Inn, Uig, Isle of Skye01470 542300

theferryinnskye.com

A 19th century inn withrestaurant, bar and rooms elgolshop.com

SEA KAYAK EXPERIENCES AND COACHING FOR ALL LEVELS


Scotland is putting young people in the spotlight, celebrating their talents, contributions and creating new opportunities for them to shine in celebration of the Year of Young People 2018. Find out more at visitscotland.com/yoyp2018

Scotland’s young people are shining in 2018

Join the conversation #YOYP2018

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PERFORMANCE

THE CONCERTSSEE PAGE 27

THE WORKSHOPSPUBLIC WORKSHOPS

Elgol HallRaasay HallBraes Hall

See page 29 for details and to book

SCHOOL WORKSHOPS

Carbost, Struan, Kyle, Kyleakin, Knockbreck, MacDiarmid, Plockton,

Kilmuir, Edinbane and Dunvegan

THE SESSIONSThe Old Inn Carbost

Ferry Inn UigSeamas’ Bar SligachanIsle of Raasay Distillery

See page 29 for details

THE BIG CÈILIDH30 November 7.30pmSeumas’ Bar Sligachan

... even moreFor a full list of scheduled events taking place

throughout the festival, visit our websitewww.seall.co.ukSchool workshops kindly supported by the Highland

Council; Shanks Plumbing and Renewables; Dunvegan Castle; Whitewave Outdoor Centre


PERFORMANCE THE CONCERTSFriday 23 November 7.30pmELGOL HALL

OPENING NIGHT DOUBLE BILLJarlath Henderson, Donald Shaw and Innes WatsonMairearad Green, Sorren MacLean and Hector MacInnes

Saturday 24 November 2.30pmRAASAY HALL

LUNCHTIME CONCERT Jarlath Henderson, Donald Shaw and Innes Watson followed by tunes and whisky tasting session at the Raasay Distillery:

Saturday 24 November 7.30pmMINGINISH HALL

Ewan MacPherson, Mike Vass and Aaron Jones Mairearad Green, Sorren MacLean and Hector MacInnes

Sunday 25 November 3pmTARSKAVAIG HALL AFTERNOON: Mairearad Green, Sorren MacLean and Hector MacInnes

Sunday 25 November 2.30pmOLD INN, CARBOST AFTERNOON: Jarlath Henderson, Donald Shaw and Innes Watson

Tuesday 27 November 7.30pmBREAKISH HALL Duncan Chisholm, Jarlath Henderson, Donald Shaw and Innes Watson

Tuesday 27 November 7pmWATERNISH HALL Mairearad Green and Mike Vass

Wednesday 28 November 7.30pmPLOCKTON HALL Mairearad Green, Mike Vass and Seán Gray

Wednesday 28 November 7.30pmBRAES HALL Duncan Chisholm, Jarlath Henderson, Donald Shaw and Innes Watson

Thursday 29 November 7pmKILMUIR HALL Mairearad Green and Seán Gray

Thursday 29 November 7pmEDINBANE HALL Duncan Chisholm, Jarlath Henderson, Donald Shaw and Innes Watson

Friday 30 November 7.30pmSEUMAS’ BAR

Spectacular ST ANDREW’S NIGHT CÈILIDH DANCE with Jarlath Henderson, Donald Shaw, Duncan Chisholm, Mike Vass, Mairearad Green, Innes Watson and Seán Gray. Open to everyone

Saturday 1 December 2pmSEUMAS’ BAR Afternoon survivors’ session for anyone still standing


THE SESSIONS AND WORKSHOPS PERFORMANCETHE SESSIONS SLIGACHAN HOTEL, SEUMAS’ BARFriday 23 NovemberHosted by Malin Lewis and Lewis McLaughlinSaturday 24 NovemberHosted by Jarlath Henderson with Donald Shaw and Innes WatsonSunday 25 NovemberHosted by Mairearad Green with Sorren MacLeanThursday 29 NovemberHosted by Duncan Chisholm with Jarlath Henderson, Donald Shaw and Innes WatsonSaturday 1 December Survivor’s session hosted by Malin Lewis and Zak Younger BanksFor times and further information visit www.seall.co.uk

ISLE OF RAASAY DISTILLERYSaturday 24 November 4pmTunes hosted by Malin Lewis and Lewis McLaughlin and whisky tasting session at the Distillery.Tickets £15. Booking essential. Tel 01478 470178 email [email protected]

FERRY INN, UIGThursday 29 November 9.30pmHosted by Mairearad Greenand Seán Gray

THE WORKSHOPSOpen to the publicBookings: www.seall.co.uk

ELGOL HALLFriday 23 November 3pmJarlath Henderson, Donald Shaw, Innes Watson

RAASAY HALL24 November 11.30amJarlath Henderson, Donald Shaw, Innes Watson

Braes Hall28 November 4.45mDonald Shaw and Duncan Chisholm

THE ARTMonday 26 NovemberVenue to be confirmedArtist Amanda Thomson will give a talk about her book A Scots Dictionary of Nature.Both Amanda and Elizabeth Reeder wil be documenting the festival via social media.

Visit www.seall.co.uk for more information.

Adult DonationU26 Free


how to bookDepending upon the event, adult tickets have been priced at £14 or £12. There is a £2 concession for SEALL seasons and members, older people, unwaged and carers. Tickets for the Big Céilidh start at £15. All of our events are half price to students and young people and free to primary age children.

OnlineOnline 24-hour booking is available from the following sites.Members and seasons discounts should be booked under “Concession”. Please note: There is a small booking fee for online ticket purchases.

BIG CÈILIDH SPECIAL TICKET OFFERBuy a ticket for any of our concerts and get £2 off the price of a ticket to our Big Cèilidh St Andrew’s Night concert at Sligachan on 30 November. Simply purchase your concert ticket online in the normal way and then choose your ticket from the appropriate Special Ticket Offer options for the Big Cèilidh.

SEALL website: www.seall.co.ukTicketsource: www.ticketsource.co.uk/seallFacebook: @SeallEventsSkye

Local ticket outletsA limited number of physical tickets is available from members of the participating hall committees in each area. There is no booking fee on these tickets.For a full list of local ticket outlets, visit our website: www.seall.co.uk

TERMS & CONDITIONS◆ Tickets cannot be exchanged nor money refunded except where the

performance is cancelled.◆ All rights are reserved by SEALL to refuse admission or to alter the

advertised programme.◆ Latecomers will only be admitted when and if there is an appropri-

ate break in the performance.◆ The use of photographic/video equipment is prohibited.◆ There may be official press and SEALL photographers and

videographers taking footage of the performances and audiences at the events for press and publicity purposes. Should you not wish to appear in these images or videos, please let a member of staff know at the event or contact SEALL on 01471 844207; [email protected]

MARIE LEWIS: FESTIVAL PRODUCERMarie Lewis is a fine arts graduate with 23 years’ experience in hospitality management and an in-depth knowledge of the Scottish traditional music scene. She joined SEALL in October 2016.

duncan macinnes: SEALL CREATIVE DIRECTORInducted into this year’s Hands Up for Trad Hall of Fame, Duncan MacInnes began promoting live events in Sleat in 1985 and set up SEALL and the Skye Festival to deliver quality performing arts events to the local community.

sara bain: communications/mediaWriter, computer geek and photographer, Sara Bain has worked as a journalist and media officer for the arts and entertainments industry for almost 20 years. She joined SEALL in November 2016.

WHO WE ARE

PHILIPPA THOMAS: GRAPHIC DESIGNERPhilippa is a designer and printmaker living on Skye. You can see more of her recent projects and what she gets up to at philippacthomas.com


THANKSThanks to our supportersThe SEALL Festival of Small Halls would not be possible without the help of our generous funders, hall committees, communities, local businesses, supporters and volunteers.

We are grateful to the following organisations, individuals and businesses for making it all happen by providing funding, in-kind support, time, effort and encouragement.

Creative ScotlandScotland’s Winter Festival Event FundCulture and Business Fund ScotlandThe Highland Council

Special thanks to our main business sponsors, THE SLIGACHAN HOTEL, for providing the accommodation for all our musicians.

The Old Inn, CarbostShanks Heating and Renwables, EdinbaneThe Edinbane Community CompanyWhitewater Outdoor Centre, KilmuirDunvegan CastleThe Ferry Inn, UigThe Isle of Raasay DistillerySabhal MÒr Ostaig Short Courses

Tom Fisher of Carbost CarsNational Centre for Excellence in Traditional Music, Plockton

The hall committees and communities of Braes, Breakish, Edinbane, Elgol, Kilmuir, Minginish, Plockton, Raasay, Tarskavaig and Waternish.

SEALL is grateful to the following businesses for their donations of items and services for the Small Halls auction and raffle prizes:

Aeneas O’Hara, Away From The OrdinaryDominique O’Hara, BernisdaleGreshornish Hotel, EdinbaneHarbro, PortreeHome in the Highlands, Balmacara and PortreeMacGillivray Motors Ltd, ArmadaleÒr, PortreeRagamuffin, ArmadaleRick Taylor Ensemble Week, TorrinSconser Golf CourseSkyelark, ArmadaleSkye Paint Company, PortreeSkye Soap Company, PortreeSouth Skye Sea KayakThe Spoons self-catering, Bernisdale

Tippecanoe Gift Shop, PortreeApologies to those who came to us too late before this programme went to print. You know who you are and we thank you.

FIRST IN EUROPESEALL Festival of Small Halls is inspired by the Festival of Small Halls in Prince Edward Island, Canada, and our desire to develop a new touring structure to take great music into smaller venues within our extended community.

The global Small Halls family includes Festivals of Small Halls in Australia and Ontario where communities host traditional artists in halls, inspired by the spirit of community, hospitality, exceptional music and fun.

SEALL Festival of Small Halls is the first of its kind in Europe.


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