Birliin Jiarg’s debut recording, Seamount, features a mix of original compositions and traditional tunes - ramped up into a refreshing urban ‘trad.’ Though only months...
If you have spent any time travelling through Canada’s Maritime Provinces over the past while - Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Newfoundland & Labrador, or Prince...
In 1819, J. G. Lockheart observed about Hotch-Potch that it is, "Also called Hairst Bree, meaning harvest broth...a truly delicious soup, quite peculiar to Scotland."...
For Canada’s 150th Anniversary, we are raising a glass to Canadian whisky, a spirit that unfairly resides in the shadow of Scotch, American and Irish...
When the Curries gathers in Glasgow this week, expect more than small talk. Get-togethers with the extended family usually take place by the barbeque or...
Scallops or vieiras are quite typical in Galicia, a coastal region characterized by its remarkable seafood and fish recipes. Served as an appetizer or first course, this traditional...
Earlier this year, the cheeky “Kilted Yoga” video went viral across various social media platforms. The short clip starred a handsome Scottish duo, practicing yoga...
Jay Andrews combines two very different musical genres into a sonic hybrid. “I think one of the biggest challenges is that sometimes Celtic music and...
Comparing scotches can be difficult. Some people look for the peatiness of an Islay offering, others champion an expertly crafted blend. But, when it comes...
When Disney and Pixar launched the computer-animated film Brave in 2012, it marked the first time the “Disney treatment” was given to Celtic culture. When...
Ireland's Glencolmcille Folk Village offers a glimpse into daily life as it was during past centuries. The Folk Village Museum is a cluster of several...
Birliin Jiarg’s debut recording, Seamount, features a mix of original compositions and traditional tunes - ramped up into a refreshing urban ‘trad.’ Though only months...
Knotwork first appeared in Ireland, Scotland and northern England in the early 7th century, when Irish missionaries were evangelizing in Northumberland. The missionaries' main base...
The haggis is frequently assumed to be Scottish in origin, however there is evidence to suggest otherwise. Read more here! There are many recipes, most...
June 9 has been designated as International Celtic Art Day. The announcement comes from a group of contemporary Celtic artists, scholars, traders, and Celtic Art lovers...
After years of performing at festivals around the world, Natalie MacMaster and Donnell Leahy are hosting a major musical event in their hometown. The world-renowned...
