The Sound of Scotland: the Best of Scottish Folk Music with Shooglenifty, FARA and Heron Valley

Edinburgh 2026

Experience an evening of unforgettable live music as three incredible bands take to the stage to showcase The Sound of Scotland. Shooglenifty fuse traditional and traditional-sounding melodies with the beats and basslines of more contemporary influences. FARA are a powerhouse in the Scottish folk music scene, igniting stages with spellbinding vocals and driving fiddle tunes rooted in the tradition of the Orkney Islands. Heron Valley are renowned for exhilarating live performances featuring high-octane bagpipe and fiddle tunes backed by an unrelenting rhythm section.

This is an archived listing from the 2026 Edinburgh Festival Fringe. The Sound of Scotland: the Best of Scottish Folk Music with Shooglenifty, FARA and Heron Valley is by Shooglenifty, FARA, Heron Valley, listed under Music in the Fringe programme. It plays at The Queen's Hall, 85-89 Clerk Street, EH8 9JG, 25 August.

The show runs 165 minutes and is suitable for ages 16+. Tickets are £22.50.