Spinning, waulking and Gaelic work songs at Auchindrain Township Museum

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26th May 2018
Every month Sgioba Luaidh Inbhirchluaidh or the “Inverclyde Waulking Group” visit Auchindrain to demonstrate traditional spinning, waulking and singing to the public. They are a group specialising in Gaelic work songs, particularly those sung by women while waulking the tweed. Call or email Auchindrain for more information. Read more…
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Auchindrain “Symphony in the Wild”

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5th August 2018, 3:30 pm
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4:30 pm
Auchindrain, the most complete and well-preserved example of a Scottish Highland farm township, will host a live performance from 40-piece street orchestra, Nevis Ensemble. The ensemble will play a lively mix of classic, pop, jazz and cèilidh music, including a brand new commission by Royal Conservatoire of Scotland composer, Matthew Grouse. Even better, we won’t be charging for admission to Read more…