A TRAD music festival wrapping in wild swimming and foraging is back – with award-winning, singer Mischa Macpherson performing on the festival’s opening night.
Returning for the fifth year, the Braemar Folk Festival is set to take place in and around the village of Braemar.
Macpherson, who has been announced as first up on opening night, October 3, is the Radio 2 Folk Award and Trad Award Gaelic Singer of the Year.
Following Macpherson is TRIP – a young trad group based in Glasgow. Their music combines traditions from Scotland, Ireland, Northumbria and the Isle of Man.
Scottish trad and electronic group Valtos (below) will headline the second day of the event, with musician Cahalen Morrison supporting.
Fergus Mutch, festival director, said: “We’ve got fantastic concerts from the likes of Valtos, TRIP, Mischa Macpherson and Cahalen Morrison; the local pubs will be jumping with live music and sessions to join in with.
“You’ll be able to pick up top performance tips from some world-class musicians in a range of workshops; and there will even be the chance to go wild swimming or foraging, for those who fancy something a bit different.
“And where better to enjoy great music than right here in the heart of the Cairngorms – with plenty of opportunity to get outside and soak up the great outdoors between gigs.”
Visitors will have the chance to explore the national park area, with guided swimming and foraging workshops being offered during the festival.
The festival is being sponsored by the Balmoral Group and the Fife Arms Hotel, and is being presented by St Margaret’s Braemar, which is a venue located in the centre of the village.
Braemar folk festival runs from October 3 to 5 and tickets are on sale now.
