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Scotsman
31-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Kinnaris Quintet, Edinburgh International Festival review: ‘spangly and compelling'
Sign up to our Arts and Culture newsletter, get the latest news and reviews from our specialist arts writers Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Kinnaris Quintet, The Hub, Edinburgh ★★★★ The formidable string-driven and spangly entity that is the Kinnaris Quintet energised this preview night for the Edinburgh International Festival's folk, jazz and world music series at The Hub. With three fiddlers – Fiona MacAskill, Laura Wilkie and, on a five-stringed instrument, Aileen Reid – powered by guitarist Jenn Butterworth and mandolinist Laura-Beth Salter, theirs is a vigorously contemporary take on folk fiddle. Kinnaris Quintet | Euan Robertson Make sure you keep up to date with Arts and Culture news from across Scotland by signing up to our free newsletter here. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Their opening number, Back Road to Schots, established their characteristically energetic style in a traditional-sounding reel, then morphed its way into a retreat march, while Period Drama began as a swingy hornpipe before gathering pace for some country-ish reels, mandolin sounding through jazzy triple fiddle strikes.
Press and Journal
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Press and Journal
GALLERY: The Gathering 2025 brings Scottish music and culture to Inverness
Hundreds turned out for this year's annual 'The Gathering' which took place on Saturday at the Northern Meeting Park Arena, Inverness. The 2025 lineup included Skipinnish, Red Hot Chilli Pipers, Kinnaris Quintet, Calum MacPhail, and Claire Hastings. The City of Inverness Youth Pipe Band also performed, showcasing their talent and skill. For youngsters, there was sensory play, mini Highland Games, face painting and the opportunity to meet Merida from Brave. Local food and drink vendors for all to enjoy, such as The Redshank, Highland Hog Roasts and Auld Smokey Pizza. The Gathering was an incredible day celebrating Scottish music, culture, food and drink. Visitors were seen having an unforgettable time. P&J photographer was there to capture all the excitement.
