Hebridean Celtic Festival 2014

The 19th annual Hebridean Celtic Festival will take place at Stornoway in the Outer Hebrides, Scotland from Wednesday 16th to Saturday 19th of July 2014.

Expect a line-up of music featuring top international artists set against the backdrop of the Gaelic culture and Hebridean heritage. The first acts confirmed are Levellers, Big Country, Donnie Munro, plus Duncan Chisholm, Rachel Sermanni, We Banjo 3, Norrie MacIver, Rura, Blue Rose Code, Hunter and The Bear, Damian Helliwell's Metta, This Silent Forest, Eleanor Nicolson, Gordie MacKeeman & His Rhythm Boys, and Willie Campbell and the Open Day Rotation.

Many complementary events are also hosted by community groups around Stornaway and the islands of Lewis and Harris catering for a variety of tastes both musical and otherwise. There are also workshops often given by many of the festival's performers, which includes masterclass sessions. Also included are the ever popular Gaelic language tasters, lectures and children's entertainment plus numerous pub sessions in Stornoway and the surrounding area. Art workshops will be given a historical twist, there's a fire show finale on Saturday.

Please visit www.hebceltfest.com for more information.