From the Notting Hill Carnival to Glastonbury, via Obby Oss in Cornwall, it’s clear that the United Kingdom deserves its reputation as a leader in festivals of all kinds, renowned both at home and abroad. Today, Friday, November 20, 2015, Britain offers further proof of its supremacy with the kickoff of the Scots Fiddle Festival in Edinburgh. To help you make the most of your language study trip to Scotland, LEC shares the highlights of the event!
The Violin Takes Center Stage in Scotland
Behind the name "Scots Fiddle Festival" lies the most prestigious Scottish fiddle festival. Its goal? To celebrate traditional Scottish music for a few days each year—through concerts, of course, but not only that.
Concerts and ceilidhs
What’s on the program? Performances, as well as workshops led by musicians, meet-and-greets, discussions, and ceilidhs. The term “ceilidh” refers to a traditional dance party originating in Ireland and Scotland, but found throughout the Celtic diaspora from these nations. Before the advent of nightclubs, ceilidhs were commonplace in public halls in the towns and villages of Scotland—a tradition that can still be found on certain occasions… including the Scots Fiddle Festival.
Join us at the Assembly Rooms
The Scots Fiddle Festival (from “fiddling,” meaning to play the violin in the language of Shakespeare) is taking place at the prestigious Assembly Rooms in the Scottish capital. Venture into its Queen’s Hall, King’s Hall, and South Hall starting today and running through Sunday, November 22, 2015, and you’ll have the chance to see the best violinists from across the country…
Get more information
Want more information about the event? Visit the event’s website… and don’t forget to check out the LEC page dedicated to our language travel in Scotland !