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Released May 2026 -

Tìm

by Mairearad Green

Having grown up in the West Coast Coigach peninsula of the Scottish Highlands – an area steeped in culture and local traditions – I am a musician and visual artist based in the Highland village of Ullapool. I play the accordion, highland pipes, small pipes, piano and sing and my impressionistic painting style is very much a visceral response to the land that I grew up in. My composition combined showcases a deep-rooted sense of place.

Composition has been a lifelong passion of mine, many tunes fast becoming staples in sessions throughout Scotland, and further afield, with “Maggie West’s Waltz” and “Dram Behind the Curtain” amongst the favourites. The latter was recorded on Eddi Reader’s deluxe Robert Burns album, with Eddi claiming it to be “the best Scottish tune [she has] heard in years”.

In 2009 I released my first solo album, “Passing Places”, a suite of tunes commissioned by Glasgow’s Celtic Connections festival, for their New Voices series. The concert was recorded and released on CD/DVD – featuring images from my native Coigach and Assynt – alongside a book of my original compositions, which includes the full suite as well as many others. Receiving a 5* Scotsman review and that same year, winning PRS Composer of the Year, at the Scots Trad Music Awards.

A natural and seamless progression from “Passing Places” was my next solo album, “Summer Isles’ released in 2016. Before writing the album, I spent many weeks researching stories from the islands, in particular, well-known publications such as ‘Island Years’ by Frank Fraser Darling and ‘Trowel in my Hand’ by my relation, the poet Neil Macleod. These books, as well as newly written poems from local artist Jan Kilpatrick, set the direction for my compositional style as more song based.

In 2020 I released a limited edition 12” vinyl collection, again inspired by the Coigach area. Each single includes a bespoke cover design, combining my two passions - art and music. The title ‘Hearth’, (traditionally an integral part of any home) symbolises the warmth, light and nourishment of the art and music combined. It reflects the resilient, and spirited generations of women from the area, including those who resisted landlords during what became known as the Coigach Resistance during the Highland Clearances.

This brings me to my latest release, Tìm (pronounced Cheem and Gaelic for Time) This album was written as part of my exhibition at An Talla Solais in Ullapool running 27th March - 17th May 2026.

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Released May 2026. Sgo - ‘Eòlas-Charm’, the debut album from Sgo is out now.

Their debut album is made of original compositions for harp, accordion and voice inspired by the Ogham alphabet and its symbolism in Gaelic culture.

Sgo is a musical partnership between sisters Steaph and Ciorstaidh Chaimbeul, both originally from the Isle of Skye in Scotland. The duo explore the expressive capabilities of the harp and accordion and create original compositions for this unique ensemble. As classically trained musicians and composers, their music is inspired by a connection to their heritage, and a shared musical language. Their current project takes inspiration from their Gaelic upbringing and identity, blending chamber music, sound design and storytelling. Their music seeks to push the boundaries of chamber music, bringing classical music to new audiences. Together, they have performed across the UK and internationally, including appearances at Blas Festival, PanCeltic Festival, HebCelt Festival, and now where they both live and work in Copenhagen, Denmark.

“We’re really looking forward to sharing our new music with communities across Scotland. We’re currently living in Denmark, and it means a lot to have this connection back home. Chamber Music Scotland is doing vital work to support musicians and bring people together through music, and we’re so excited to be part of such a brilliant organisation.”

Ciorstaidh Chaimbeul - Accordion

Steaph Chaimbeul - Harp

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