Concerts will be held in The Main Church Building.
Please note the Church have asked that No Alcohol be drunk in the main building.

20th May

Ellie Beaton is a captivating award-winning Folk Singer hailing from Rothienorman in the North-East of Scotland. With a commanding voice that ripples with warmth and confidence, Ellie effortlessly embodies the timeless spirit of Aberdeenshire's vibrant singing style whilst blending inspirations from across the globe. Born and raised in Rothienorman, nestled in the heart of Aberdeenshire, Ellie has carved a name for herself as one of the most promising voices in Scotland's folk scene. In February 2025, Ellie was crowned the latest winner of the prestigious BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician of the Year 2025, four years after becoming the youngest recipient of the MG Alba Citty Finlayson Scots Singer of the Year at the Scots Trad Music Awards. .


Gillie O'Flaherty comes from Ullapool in the Northwest Highlands of Scotland. His involvement in Scottish traditional music started early with Feis Rois, with whom he works closely to this day. Gillie thrives on small ensemble playing. He honed his skills at the National Centre of Excellence in Traditional Music in Plockton, and has just graduated from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. Gillie has recently been performing with some of the most sought-after names in the trad music scene, such as Hannah Rarity, Ryan Young, and John McCusker, to name a few. Gillie is also a founder member of the new band Astro bloc, and earlier this year, he released his debut EP with his other group, The Tom Campbell Trio.

Christine Kydd Shift & Change, Christine Kydd's latest critically acclaimed release, was described as 'a collection that showcases one of Scottish Folk Music's timeless treasures' She's a Multi-award winning singer, twice nominated for MG Alba Scots Singer of the Year. Na Trads in 2018 saw Christine enter the Scottish Traditional Music Hall of Fame. As respected and loved by fellow musicians as she is by her audiences, Christine's songs range from traditional Scots ballads to her own new writing, but all are coherently connected by the warmth and humanity of her gorgeous singing, her sense of fun and her love of song. "what a stunning gig tonight, thank you so much.
Was moved to tears several times. So full of much- needed heart and humanity. Kaela Rowan (Shooglenifty)
"A singer of grace and generosity, she's an inspirational teacher, a brilliant harmony arranger and a commanding soloist" Karine Polwart