Orcadian Folk Music & Folklore with Ailsa Dixon

Thu Jan 22 2026 at 06:00 pm to 07:30 pm UTC+00:00

The Scottish Gallery | Edinburgh

The Scottish Gallery
Publisher/HostThe Scottish Gallery
Orcadian Folk Music & Folklore with Ailsa Dixon
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Ailsa Dixon brings the spirit of Orkney alive in this immersive evening of music and folklore.
About this Event

Ailsa is a gifted Orcadian performer, storyteller, and researcher whose work focuses on the transmission of island tradition: ballads, myths, folk tales and the tunes that sit between the two. Her performances often weave together spoken stories and live music, carrying listeners into the world of selkies, trows, sea lore and ancestral memory that is so distinctive to Orkney culture.

This event offers an enriching insight into the imaginative landscape behind The Northern Isles exhibition. Expect an evening that moves from haunting melodies to lively dance tunes, interspersed with tales of Orkney’s supernatural beings, historical legends and the everyday life that shapes island storytelling.

ACCESSIBILITY
Please note that The Gallery is on two floors, which is accessed by sets of stairs. Our Garden is open during fair weather only.

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

The Scottish Gallery, 16 Dundas Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Tickets

GBP 16.96

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