Scotland on Folk Directory

Aberdeen Folk Club

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Almond Valley Folk Club, Midcalder

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The club meets at The Railway Inn, 43 Main Street, West Calder, West Lothian, EH55 8DL, on the third Tuesday of each month from 8pm in the back room.

Ayr Phoenix Folk Club

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Cafe Drummond

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Cafe Drummond is an Aberdeen venue that hosts regular acoustic gigs.

Clydesdale Folk Club

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Craigie Folk Club, Ayrshire

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The Craigie Folk Music Club meets at the Craigie Inn, near Kilmarnock, Ayrshire, on the first Friday of each month.

Crail Folk Club

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Crail Folk Club meets alternate Thursdays at the Golf Hotel, Crail, Fife.

Crieff Folk Club

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Crieff Folk Club This club meets monthly at Strathearn Artspace in the former Old Library, with session evenings in between the monthly gig nights.

Cruden Bay Folk Club

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The club meets usually on the last Friday of each month at the Kilmarnock Arms Hotel. Live club nights resumed from June 2022, initially in the Village Hall, before returning to the Kilmarnock Arms Hotel in September 2022.

Dalbeattie Acoustic Sessions

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Dalbeattie Acoustic Sessions are held on the second Thursday of the month (except January) in the Masonic Lodge, Copland Street, Dalbeattie, DG5 4EX. Doors open at 7.30 pm; the session runs from 8.00 pm until 11.00 pm. All styles of song, music, and poetry are welcome.

Dalry Folk Club

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Dalry Folk Club is the newest addition to a thriving music scene in Ayrshire, formed in late 2015 and holding alternate gigs and sessions on the first Friday of the month. It meets in Dalry’s Masonic Lodge in New Street. The club aims to bring members of the community together, share people’s talents, and introduce people to new musicians and songs.

Denholm Folk Club

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Held at the Auld Cross Keys Hotel, Denholm, Roxburghshire, the club meets every second Thursday, starting at 8.30pm.

Dunblane Folk Club

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Dunblane Folk Club meets every Sunday at the Lesser Hall of the Victoria Halls from 7.30 to 10 pm for an evening of songs, tunes, recitations and stories. A donation of £3 is welcome but optional. BYOB, though tea and coffee are available. All styles of acoustic music are welcome. The setting is friendly and informal, with no stage or paid guests.

Dunfermline Folk Club

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Edinburgh Folk Club

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Fyvie Folk Club

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Fyvie Folk Club The club meets on the first and second Wednesdays of each month in the Vale Hotel, Fyvie in the North East of Scotland. Fyvie Folk Club was first formed during the Folk Revival of the 1960’s/70’s, but faded away after running for a few years.

Girvan Folk Club

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Girvan Folk Club was formed in October 1964 with the aim of promoting traditional folk music and song. The club first met in the local scout hall, where the lack of a licence meant refreshments were limited to tea and orange juice. A move to the British Legion Hall followed before the club found a welcome at the Jolly Shepherd Pub in Barr.

Glenfarg Folk Club

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Glenfarg Folk Club The Internationally Famous Glenfarg Village Folk Club first met on 3 April 1978. Over thirty years later the club is still going strong. We meet every Monday night and offer a wide range of musical acts as well as providing an opportunity for budding performers to ’have a go’.

Haddington Folk Club

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Huntly Folk Club

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The Huntly Folk Club takes place on the third Wednesday of every month at Harry’s Bar (behind The Crown pub) and starts at 8pm.

Inverclyde Folk Club

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Inverclyde Folk Club meets every Tuesday night from around 8pm onwards at The Loreto Club, Houston Street, Greenock, Inverclyde, Scotland PA16 8DA. Monthly events include Open Stages, Visiting Clubs, Guest Performers, Charity Events, Community Visits and more. Old and new members are always welcome. The club originally met at Baxters, then at The Liberal Club.

Irvine Folk Club

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Irvine Folk Club meets at Vineburgh Community Centre, Irvine, every two weeks on Wednesday.

Isle of South Uist Folk Club

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Isle of South Uist Folk Club This club meets in St Peter’s Hall in Daliburgh, South Uist on the first Friday of every month.

Kelso Folk & Live Music Club

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Kirkaldy Acoustic Music Club

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Leith Folk Club

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Leith Folk Club meets every Tuesday. Venue to be confirmed.

Lossie Folk Club

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Lossie Folk Club is a long-established club based in Lossiemouth, Moray. It meets every Tuesday evening from 8.30 pm to midnight in the Coulard Inn.

Nittenfolk

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Partick Folk Club

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Penicuik Folk Club

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Quarter Acoustic Music Club

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Stonehaven Folk Club

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Stonehouse Folk Club

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String Jam Club, Selkirk

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String Jam Club, Selkirk The String Jam Club is the premier monthly live unplugged music venue in the Scottish Borders featuring headline acts from throughout Britain as well as up-and-coming local musicians. Launched in 1997 by singer-songwriter Allie Fox, who is the host and resident musician, the String Jam Club is famous for showcasing great eclectic music and for its friendly atmosphere.

Swan Inn

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Telstar Folk Club, Old Kilpatrick

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A new folk club and music session has started in the Telstar Bar in the village of Old Kilpatrick on Thursday nights at 8pm. Musicians and singers of all levels are welcome, with a variety of music. Those who prefer to listen are welcome too. Contact Gordon McKay: 07960066120 or 01389383421.

The Ettrick

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Ettrick Folk Club, Old Kilpatrick. This club meets in The Ettrick Bar, in the village of Old Kilpatrick, every Tuesday from 8.30pm. It has grown over the past years, and now regularly has about 20 musicians turning up to play. All are made welcome and can join in.

The Howwood Inn

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The Howwood Inn , Main Street, Howwood, west Renfrewshire (a short journey from Glasgow City Centre) The Howwood Inn is the oldest inn in Renfrewshire and one of the oldest in Scotland. It has a unique character with a lively atmosphere and a wide range of roots based music.

A friendly session, a mix of traditional tunes and whatever songs you choose to give us. Set around a roaring fire in a local village pub. All welcome.

The Queens Hall

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The Queen’s Hall offers a wide range of events, including classical, jazz, blues, pop, rock, world, folk, and comedy.

The Royal Oak · Edinburgh

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The Star

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Star Folk Club, Glasgow. With its roots in the heart of the folk revival, the club has endured the years in various forms and locations. Now in The Admiral in Waterloo Street, the club offers a weekly helping of the best in acoustic music. The Star Club was started in the late 70s by Arthur Johnstone of the Laggan in conjunction with other stalwarts of the folk scene in Glasgow.

The Village Sessions, West Linton, Scottish Borders

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A small group of enthusiastic locals run sessions at the Village Centre, Raemartin Square, Main Street, West Linton, from Wednesday 3 November 2021, 7.30pm to 10pm. They plan to meet on a fortnightly basis. The venue is small, with a capacity of around 35. Regular guest nights are also planned. Tickets are £10 in person.

Tin Hut Sessions, Gartly, Aberdeenshire

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Acoustic music session at the Tin Hut, Gartly, with occasional guest concerts through the year.

Ugie Folk Club

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