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Local Tutors Power Fèis Thiriodh 2011
An Talla proved a spectacular venue for Fèis Thiriodh 2011 which came to a triumphant conclusion last weekend. 200 people packed in to the hall for the final ceilidh and dance to the largest and best dressed ceilidh band in Scotland, including Shona and Susan MacFadyen from Caolas. The seven classes for the 21st Fèis… »
Fèis Thiriodh 2011
Ar ceòl, ar cànan ’s ar dualchas – our music, our language and our culture. Pride in the rich traditions of Tiree is the theme of Fèis Thiriodh 2011 which starts this week. Stand out evenings are the night of traditional baking on a busy Thursday, which also brings us a shinty game and a… »
Triumph For Na Tirisdich At The Trads
Despite the appalling wintry conditions on the mainland, a number of Tiree residents made the journey to Perth Concert Hall to be at the 2010 MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards on Saturday 4th December. This was the eighth annual award which was set up to celebrate all forms of traditional music in Scotland. Gordon… »
Your Vote Counts!
There are many different Tiree connected musicians / bands up for various awards at the MG Alba Scots Trad Music Awards 2010 which is a phenomenal achievement for the island! Skerryvore, Trail West, The Skipinnish Ceilidh House and Gordon Connel have all been nominated. Also Rachel Walker of Skipinnish Records has been nominated as have… »
Boatbuilding Success
Moragann and Daisy Heading For 2010 Regatta The first boat-builder course organised by the Tiree Maritime Trust has been successfully completed and the second is due to start on Friday 4th December with a third planned for January. A fabulous work-shop has been set up in the auction ring at the Rural Centre and Adam… »
