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The Herald Scotland
a day ago
- Entertainment
- The Herald Scotland
Tide Lines Tall Ships concert in Aberdeen to aid RNLI
Initially the 7,000 capacity gig had been planned as a free event, but quick sellouts for Deacon Blue and Kaiser Chiefs have prompted a rethink. Instead online tickets will be sold for £5, with the money raised going to the Aberdeen RNLI. Read More: A spokesperson The Tall Ships Races Aberdeen said: 'Given the amazing clamour for other gigs in the series we didn't want to be in a position of having to turn disappointed fans away from the Sunday concert once it reached capacity. 'Having online tickets to secure places means those who want to see Tide Lines and Calum Bowie can – and do it safely and easily. 'We also felt that a £5 donation would be an opportunity to support RNLI Aberdeen who are integral to safety at sea not just during The Tall Ships Races, but all year round. 'Fans can have a great night out at this special concert - staged as a 'thank you' to the people of Aberdeen for their support of the Tall Ships Races – knowing they are saying 'thank you' to our lifeboat crews.' Tide Lines' lead singer Robert Robertson said: "We can't wait to play one of the Quayside Concerts during the Tall Ships celebrations in Aberdeen! Coming from coastal communities ourselves, we're delighted that proceeds from this show are being donated to the vital cause of the RNLI.' RNLI Aberdeen said they were delighted by the boost the donations from the gig will bring to their work. 'We are so thankful to the Tall Ships Race Aberdeen and the artists for offering the proceeds of this charity concert to Aberdeen RNLI Lifeboat Station,' said Fiona Anderson, the station's volunteer lifeboat management group chair. 'Last year in Scotland RNLI lifeboats launched 1,182 times, aided 881 people and saved the lives of 36 people. The money donated from this concert will go towards keeping our lifeboats and other lifesaving services afloat, and for that, Aberdeen RNLI Lifeboat Station and the wider RNLI are truly thankful!' The Tall Ships Races Aberdeen 2025 will run from July 19 to 22 and has been brought to the city by Aberdeen City Council, Port of Aberdeen and Aberdeen Inspired. It's the first time the Tall Ships race has visited the Granite City in close to 30 years. The event is expected to attract 400,000 visitors and 50 ships from across the globe, with the race to also take in Le Havre, Dunkirk, Kristiansand, and Esbjerg. Tickets for Tide Lines and Calum Bowie will be released on Friday, June 13, at 10am via The Tall Ships Races Aberdeen website
Scotsman
5 days ago
- Business
- Scotsman
New Scottish distillery officially opens - bringing whisky-making back to riverside region
The event was headlined by a special appearance from Robert Robertson and Fergus Munro from the popular Scottish band Tidelines, who had the honour of cutting the ceremonial ribbon to formally open the distillery. Guests were piped through to the ribbon-cutting by Callan MacEachern, son of the distillery's founders, adding a heartfelt, family touch to the day's festivities. Levenbank Distillery is the latest venture from husband-and-wife team Euan and Fiona MacEachern, the passionate owners of the multi award-winning Loch Lomond Brewery. Drawing on their deep expertise in brewing, the MacEacherns are bringing a unique flavour-forward approach to whisky-making, creating bold, characterful spirit from day one. This has been a dream in the making for a long time," said Euan MacEachern. "With our background in brewing, we've always believed that the foundations of great whisky are laid in the early stages of production. We're excited to bring that philosophy to life here at Levenbank." Although the official ribbon-cutting has taken place, Levenbank had already begun distilling earlier this year. Graeme Macdiarmid, Euan MacEachern, Robert Robertson, Fergus Munro, George Wotherspoon At the event, a number of investors had the opportunity to sign or fill the casks they'd purchased, cementing their personal connection to the distillery's journey from the very beginning. 'This isn't just the start of a distillery, it's the start of a community,' added Fiona MacEachern. 'We're incredibly grateful to everyone who's supported us, from family and friends to our investors and local partners.' Levenbank Distillery looks forward to welcoming visitors in the coming months, sharing its journey as the spirit matures. Levenbank Distillery is the Lowland's newest whisky distillery, located in Dumbarton near the banks of the River Leven. Founded by Fiona and Euan MacEachern, the visionary team behind the acclaimed Loch Lomond Brewery, are bringing a fresh approach to whisky-making by blending traditional distilling methods with a brewer's expertise, creating a range of innovative, flavour-forward spirits. With over a decade of brewing excellence, Fiona and Euan have garnered recognition for beers like the multiple award-winning 'Silkie Stout.' They will now use their expert understanding of malt and yeast to explore how using different malting levels and yeast strains can affect the flavour profile of whisky. Levenbank's experimental ethos includes utilising specialty malts such as crystal and chocolate malts, traditionally reserved for brewing, to impart complex flavours to their whiskies. This approach challenges conventional whisky production methods, placing a greater emphasis on the new make spirit's intrinsic character alongside cask maturation. Also creating a range of innovative single grain whiskies, Levenbank will adapt recipes from robust beer styles such as imperial stouts, barleywines, and wee heavies to provide the wash from which they will then distil.
The National
03-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The National
200 fans pack into Scottish trad pub for surprise Tide Lines gig
The surprise set was to kick off The Reeling festival week and celebrate the renaming of a stage in the venue's honour at Glasgow's biggest outdoor traditional music festival. The set, announced just two hours beforehand, marked a full-circle moment for the band, who first performed together at the iconic Finnieston pub. Robert Robertson from Tide Lines said: 'The Park Bar means a lot to us, it's where a couple of us first played together, long before Tide Lines officially began. 'To come back and play a surprise set here, in the week The Reeling names a stage after it, just felt really special. 'Our fans turned up and packed the pub out at a couple of hours' notice so the atmosphere was amazing - as it always is in there. READ MORE: 20 years, 7000 fans, one folk family: Skerryvore's castle show was for them 'It felt like a really nice throwback for us, back to when we were very young musicians starting out in Glasgow. 'We can't wait to play the main stage at The Reeling on Friday and to be part of such a brilliant weekend for Scottish music.' Returning to Rouken Glen Park from June 6–8 features performances from Tide Lines, Talisk, RURA, Dougie MacLean, Shooglenifty, Eddi Reader, Breabach and more.
Glasgow Times
22-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Scottish folk band perform pop-up gig in Glasgow subway
On Easter Monday, April 21, Tide Lines brought live music to the subway, popping up at stations across the map, including Partick and Buchanan Street. They performed stripped-back songs from their upcoming album, "Glasgow Love Story," which is set for release on April 25. Read more: 'Subway sessions': Live music performances to be held at stations across Glasgow Despite the wet weather, crowds gathered to sing along, with a large group assembling outside Skye Candles. The pop-up gigs were all designed to help build momentum for their biggest headline show yet – The Reeling at Rouken Glen Park. A large group amassed outside Skye Candles (Image: Supplied) Now in its second year, The Reeling is a summer celebration of traditional music and has become a key part of the Scottish music calendar. Tide Lines will headline on Friday, June 6, joined by fellow Scottish favourites Siobhan Miller Band, Beinn Lee, and Gnoss. It's another major moment in a milestone year for the band, who's upcoming release marks their fourth studio album. "Glasgow Love Story," features singles including By The Quayside, Leaving Town, and the nostalgic Better Days have already captured fans' hearts. The album aims to blend driving indie-folk and evocative storytelling. Robert Robertson, frontman of Tide Lines, said: "It was amazing to see so many people come out to watch us – even in the rain. "We never take that kind of support for granted. "There was such a buzz in the stations, especially with everyone singing along. "We can't wait to do it all again at The Reeling in June. "Our new album, Glasgow Love Story, is out this Friday. Read more: Iconic supermarket sweep returns - here's how you can enter "It's full of songs written for this city – about its people, its streets, the memories we've made here. "So getting to play them right in the heart of Glasgow, where they belong, felt really special." After their headline performance at The Reeling, the band will hit the road for a packed summer of festival appearances, including Belladrum, HebCelt, and a free show at Aberdeen's Quayside Concerts. They will then be embarking on a headline UK tour this autumn.
The National
22-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The National
Live music performances across Glasgow in 'subway sessions'
Tide Lines, a folk-pop band, appeared at stations across the city on Monday as part of a one-day-only sub crawl with a twist. The Highland band performed stripped-back songs from their upcoming album Glasgow Love Story, amassing a crowd outside Buchanan Street. (Image: Nathan Dunphy) The album, set to be released on Friday, is an exploration of the band's love of Glasgow's streets, people, and stories. Tide Lines frontman Robert Robertson said: 'It was amazing to see so many people come out to watch us – even in the rain! We never take that kind of support for granted. 'There was such a buzz in the stations, especially with everyone singing along. We can't wait to do it all again at The Reeling in June. READ MORE: Donald Trump says he 'hopes' to visit Scotland during UK state visit 'Our new album, Glasgow Love Story, is out this Friday. It's full of songs written for this city – about its people, its streets, the memories we've made here. So getting to play them right in the heart of Glasgow, where they belong, felt really special.' The band will headline The Reeling, Glasgow's summer celebration of traditional music, on June 6. (Image: Nathan Dunphy) They will be joined by fellow Scottish favourites Siobhan Miller Band, Beinn Lee and Gnoss. After The Reeling, Tide Lines is set to appear at Belladrum, HebCelt and a free show at Aberdeen's Quayside Concerts before a headline UK tour in the autumn. The band said they look forward to returning to the city and reminisced on their early days in West End bars to selling out three nights at the Barrowlands. Tide Lines' new album will feature singles including The Quayside, Leaving Town, and Better Days.
