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(Sat 7 Mar: 10:15am) Join acclaimed singer and folk musician Synnøve Brøndbo Plassen for an engaging workshop exploring the vibrant song traditions of Folldal, Østerdalen, and Trøndelag. Drawing on her award-winning career and deep family roots in Norwegian folk music, Synnøve will guide participants through a few choice songs whilst discussing singing techniques and approaches to singing traditional songs from Norway. ~~~~~ The North Atlantic Song Convention (NASC) returns to the Scottish Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh, from 6–8 March 2026 for three days of traditional song. Through concerts, workshops, talks and informal song circles, this welcoming, inclusive gathering brings together singers and enthusiasts from across the North Atlantic region. For more information please visit the NASC website or view the full programme here. Purchase a weekend Delegate Pass to make the most of the Convention! Passes are priced £45/£35 concession, with concessions including students, u26s, arts workers, those in receipt of income benefits and d/Deaf and disabled people. Once purchased, or in your basket, your Pass will allow you to book free tickets for all NASC events. Please book tickets for these individual events in advance to avoid disappointment. NASC is supported by Creative Scotland Heritage Lottery Fund; TRACS (Traditional Arts and Culture Scotland); Traditional Music Forum (Scotland); Access Folk; Bagaduce Music; Ealaín na Gaeltachta Teo and Kongero.
Scottish Storytelling Centre
George Mackay Brown Library
(Sat 7 Mar: 4pm) Drawing on his work with Malinky, the School of Scottish Studies and Tobar an Dualchais, Steve Byrne will offer a practical session covering core repertoire, styles, and language, with brief historical context and plenty of guided singing. Suitable for all levels—come to listen, join in, and gain insights into Scotland’s rich Scots song tradition. ~~~~~ The North Atlantic Song Convention (NASC) returns to the Scottish Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh, from 6–8 March 2026 for three days of traditional song. Through concerts, workshops, talks and informal song circles, this welcoming, inclusive gathering brings together singers and enthusiasts from across the North Atlantic region. For more information please visit the NASC website or view the full programme here. Purchase a weekend Delegate Pass to make the most of the Convention! Passes are priced £45/£35 concession, with concessions including students, u26s, arts workers, those in receipt of income benefits and d/Deaf and disabled people. Once purchased, or in your basket, your Pass will allow you to book free tickets for all NASC events. Please book tickets for these individual events in advance to avoid disappointment. NASC is supported by Creative Scotland Heritage Lottery Fund; TRACS (Traditional Arts and Culture Scotland); Traditional Music Forum (Scotland); Access Folk; Bagaduce Music; Ealaín na Gaeltachta Teo and Kongero.
Scottish Storytelling Centre
Storytelling Court
(Fri 6 Mar: 2:30pm) Claire Frances MacNeil, raised in Barra and Fort William, is a distinguished Gaelic singer and multi-instrumentalist renowned for her deep roots in Gàidhlig tradition. The first MMus Gaelic Song student at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, she is celebrated for her engaging performances and research-driven interpretations. Winner of the 2024 Royal National Mòd Gold Medal, Claire Frances has appeared at major festivals and works as a tutor, performer, and production assistant, sharing her passion for Gaelic music and culture. ~~~~~ The North Atlantic Song Convention (NASC) returns to the Scottish Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh, from 6–8 March 2026 for three days of traditional song. Through concerts, workshops, talks and informal song circles, this welcoming, inclusive gathering brings together singers and enthusiasts from across the North Atlantic region. For more information please visit the NASC website or view the full programme here. Purchase a weekend Delegate Pass to make the most of the Convention! Passes are priced £45/£35 concession, with concessions including students, u26s, arts workers, those in receipt of income benefits and d/Deaf and disabled people. Once purchased, or in your basket, your Pass will allow you to book free tickets for all NASC events. Please book tickets for these individual events in advance to avoid disappointment. NASC is supported by Creative Scotland Heritage Lottery Fund; TRACS (Traditional Arts and Culture Scotland); Traditional Music Forum (Scotland); Access Folk; Bagaduce Music; Ealaín na Gaeltachta Teo and Kongero.
Scottish Storytelling Centre
George Mackay Brown Library
(Fri 6 Mar: 4pm) Join up-and-coming star singer Óskar Freyr Guðnason for a workshop exploring the richness of songs sung in Sweden. Óskar will teach songs from his extensive repertoire of hymns, herding songs and lullabies and guide you through distinctive features such as ornamentation, phrasing, articulation and intonation. The workshop is open for all levels, whether you are familiar with or new to Swedish singing. ~~~~~ The North Atlantic Song Convention (NASC) returns to the Scottish Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh, from 6–8 March 2026 for three days of traditional song. Through concerts, workshops, talks and informal song circles, this welcoming, inclusive gathering brings together singers and enthusiasts from across the North Atlantic region. For more information please visit the NASC website or view the full programme here. Purchase a weekend Delegate Pass to make the most of the Convention! Passes are priced £45/£35 concession, with concessions including students, u26s, arts workers, those in receipt of income benefits and d/Deaf and disabled people. Once purchased, or in your basket, your Pass will allow you to book free tickets for all NASC events. Please book tickets for these individual events in advance to avoid disappointment. NASC is supported by Creative Scotland Heritage Lottery Fund; TRACS (Traditional Arts and Culture Scotland); Traditional Music Forum (Scotland); Access Folk; Bagaduce Music; Ealaín na Gaeltachta Teo and Kongero.
Scottish Storytelling Centre
George Mackay Brown Library
(Sat 7 Mar: 4pm) Join Bennett Konesni for a participatory singing session exploring songs that make work lighter, stronger, and more joyful. Actively singing in the sea shanty, farming, and forestry traditions of his native Maine, USA, Bennett draws on 30 years of experience leading and learning worksongs in his home fields, forests, and aboard boats, as well as research across more than a dozen countries. ~~~~~ The North Atlantic Song Convention (NASC) returns to the Scottish Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh, from 6–8 March 2026 for three days of traditional song. Through concerts, workshops, talks and informal song circles, this welcoming, inclusive gathering brings together singers and enthusiasts from across the North Atlantic region. For more information please visit the NASC website or view the full programme here. Purchase a weekend Delegate Pass to make the most of the Convention! Passes are priced £45/£35 concession, with concessions including students, u26s, arts workers, those in receipt of income benefits and d/Deaf and disabled people. Once purchased, or in your basket, your Pass will allow you to book free tickets for all NASC events. Please book tickets for these individual events in advance to avoid disappointment. NASC is supported by Creative Scotland Heritage Lottery Fund; TRACS (Traditional Arts and Culture Scotland); Traditional Music Forum (Scotland); Access Folk; Bagaduce Music; Ealaín na Gaeltachta Teo and Kongero.
Scottish Storytelling Centre
George Mackay Brown Library
(Sat 24 Jan: 11am) Come and learn some of the songs Burns wrote while living at his inspirational Dumfriesshire home of Ellisland Farm. Situated on the banks of the river Nith, Ellisland is considered as the place where Burns connected most with nature and produced some of his finest work. Multi award-winning singer Emily Smith has toured all over the world with her blend of traditional and original songs. Her voice is often described as pure, expressive and deeply connected to place - especially her native Dumfries and Galloway. If Burns is your bag, we've got a programme of unmissable activity Tue 20-Sun 25 January - don't miss Burns and Beyond 2026 at the Scottish Storytelling Centre.
Scottish Storytelling Centre
Training Venue
(Sat 7 Mar: 10:15am) Join acclaimed singer and folk musician Synnøve Brøndbo Plassen for an engaging workshop exploring the vibrant song traditions of Folldal, Østerdalen, and Trøndelag. Drawing on her award-winning career and deep family roots in Norwegian folk music, Synnøve will guide participants through a few choice songs whilst discussing singing techniques and approaches to singing traditional songs from Norway. ~~~~~ The North Atlantic Song Convention (NASC) returns to the Scottish Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh, from 6–8 March 2026 for three days of traditional song. Through concerts, workshops, talks and informal song circles, this welcoming, inclusive gathering brings together singers and enthusiasts from across the North Atlantic region. For more information please visit the NASC website or view the full programme here. Purchase a weekend Delegate Pass to make the most of the Convention! Passes are priced £45/£35 concession, with concessions including students, u26s, arts workers, those in receipt of income benefits and d/Deaf and disabled people. Once purchased, or in your basket, your Pass will allow you to book free tickets for all NASC events. Please book tickets for these individual events in advance to avoid disappointment. NASC is supported by Creative Scotland Heritage Lottery Fund; TRACS (Traditional Arts and Culture Scotland); Traditional Music Forum (Scotland); Access Folk; Bagaduce Music; Ealaín na Gaeltachta Teo and Kongero.
Scottish Storytelling Centre
George Mackay Brown Library
(Sat 7 Mar: 4pm) Drawing on his work with Malinky, the School of Scottish Studies and Tobar an Dualchais, Steve Byrne will offer a practical session covering core repertoire, styles, and language, with brief historical context and plenty of guided singing. Suitable for all levels—come to listen, join in, and gain insights into Scotland’s rich Scots song tradition. ~~~~~ The North Atlantic Song Convention (NASC) returns to the Scottish Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh, from 6–8 March 2026 for three days of traditional song. Through concerts, workshops, talks and informal song circles, this welcoming, inclusive gathering brings together singers and enthusiasts from across the North Atlantic region. For more information please visit the NASC website or view the full programme here. Purchase a weekend Delegate Pass to make the most of the Convention! Passes are priced £45/£35 concession, with concessions including students, u26s, arts workers, those in receipt of income benefits and d/Deaf and disabled people. Once purchased, or in your basket, your Pass will allow you to book free tickets for all NASC events. Please book tickets for these individual events in advance to avoid disappointment. NASC is supported by Creative Scotland Heritage Lottery Fund; TRACS (Traditional Arts and Culture Scotland); Traditional Music Forum (Scotland); Access Folk; Bagaduce Music; Ealaín na Gaeltachta Teo and Kongero.
Scottish Storytelling Centre
Storytelling Court
(Fri 6 Mar: 2:30pm) Claire Frances MacNeil, raised in Barra and Fort William, is a distinguished Gaelic singer and multi-instrumentalist renowned for her deep roots in Gàidhlig tradition. The first MMus Gaelic Song student at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, she is celebrated for her engaging performances and research-driven interpretations. Winner of the 2024 Royal National Mòd Gold Medal, Claire Frances has appeared at major festivals and works as a tutor, performer, and production assistant, sharing her passion for Gaelic music and culture. ~~~~~ The North Atlantic Song Convention (NASC) returns to the Scottish Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh, from 6–8 March 2026 for three days of traditional song. Through concerts, workshops, talks and informal song circles, this welcoming, inclusive gathering brings together singers and enthusiasts from across the North Atlantic region. For more information please visit the NASC website or view the full programme here. Purchase a weekend Delegate Pass to make the most of the Convention! Passes are priced £45/£35 concession, with concessions including students, u26s, arts workers, those in receipt of income benefits and d/Deaf and disabled people. Once purchased, or in your basket, your Pass will allow you to book free tickets for all NASC events. Please book tickets for these individual events in advance to avoid disappointment. NASC is supported by Creative Scotland Heritage Lottery Fund; TRACS (Traditional Arts and Culture Scotland); Traditional Music Forum (Scotland); Access Folk; Bagaduce Music; Ealaín na Gaeltachta Teo and Kongero.
Scottish Storytelling Centre
George Mackay Brown Library
(Fri 6 Mar: 4pm) Join up-and-coming star singer Óskar Freyr Guðnason for a workshop exploring the richness of songs sung in Sweden. Óskar will teach songs from his extensive repertoire of hymns, herding songs and lullabies and guide you through distinctive features such as ornamentation, phrasing, articulation and intonation. The workshop is open for all levels, whether you are familiar with or new to Swedish singing. ~~~~~ The North Atlantic Song Convention (NASC) returns to the Scottish Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh, from 6–8 March 2026 for three days of traditional song. Through concerts, workshops, talks and informal song circles, this welcoming, inclusive gathering brings together singers and enthusiasts from across the North Atlantic region. For more information please visit the NASC website or view the full programme here. Purchase a weekend Delegate Pass to make the most of the Convention! Passes are priced £45/£35 concession, with concessions including students, u26s, arts workers, those in receipt of income benefits and d/Deaf and disabled people. Once purchased, or in your basket, your Pass will allow you to book free tickets for all NASC events. Please book tickets for these individual events in advance to avoid disappointment. NASC is supported by Creative Scotland Heritage Lottery Fund; TRACS (Traditional Arts and Culture Scotland); Traditional Music Forum (Scotland); Access Folk; Bagaduce Music; Ealaín na Gaeltachta Teo and Kongero.
Scottish Storytelling Centre
George Mackay Brown Library
(Sat 7 Mar: 4pm) Join Bennett Konesni for a participatory singing session exploring songs that make work lighter, stronger, and more joyful. Actively singing in the sea shanty, farming, and forestry traditions of his native Maine, USA, Bennett draws on 30 years of experience leading and learning worksongs in his home fields, forests, and aboard boats, as well as research across more than a dozen countries. ~~~~~ The North Atlantic Song Convention (NASC) returns to the Scottish Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh, from 6–8 March 2026 for three days of traditional song. Through concerts, workshops, talks and informal song circles, this welcoming, inclusive gathering brings together singers and enthusiasts from across the North Atlantic region. For more information please visit the NASC website or view the full programme here. Purchase a weekend Delegate Pass to make the most of the Convention! Passes are priced £45/£35 concession, with concessions including students, u26s, arts workers, those in receipt of income benefits and d/Deaf and disabled people. Once purchased, or in your basket, your Pass will allow you to book free tickets for all NASC events. Please book tickets for these individual events in advance to avoid disappointment. NASC is supported by Creative Scotland Heritage Lottery Fund; TRACS (Traditional Arts and Culture Scotland); Traditional Music Forum (Scotland); Access Folk; Bagaduce Music; Ealaín na Gaeltachta Teo and Kongero.
Scottish Storytelling Centre
George Mackay Brown Library
(Sat 24 Jan: 11am) Come and learn some of the songs Burns wrote while living at his inspirational Dumfriesshire home of Ellisland Farm. Situated on the banks of the river Nith, Ellisland is considered as the place where Burns connected most with nature and produced some of his finest work. Multi award-winning singer Emily Smith has toured all over the world with her blend of traditional and original songs. Her voice is often described as pure, expressive and deeply connected to place - especially her native Dumfries and Galloway. If Burns is your bag, we've got a programme of unmissable activity Tue 20-Sun 25 January - don't miss Burns and Beyond 2026 at the Scottish Storytelling Centre.
Scottish Storytelling Centre
Training Venue
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