The Music And The Land

A concert, book launch and ceilidh celebrating the music of Freeland Barbour.

Join Freeland Barbour, well-known in Scottish music circles as accordionist, band leader, record/radio producer and composer, for a night of music and a ceilidh in celebration of the publication of The Music And The Land - The music of Freeland Barbour by independent Scottish publisher Birlinn.

Along with a roster of special guests from the world of traditional music, Freeland will explore his life in music and the journey of words, photography and melody through the lands that have inspired his composition. Join him through his legacy of musical influences and experiences with Silly Wizard, The Wallochmor Ceilidh Band, The Ghillies and The Occasionals in a wonderful tribute to Scotland's landscape and traditions.

The evening will include special guests: Billy Kay (Compere), Gary West, Simon Thoumire, The Occasionals (Freeland Barbour, Mairi Campbell, Kevin Macleod, Gus Millar, Alison Smith and Jane Gardner), plus other guests to be announced shortly.