Rachel Groves and Friends

BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician of the Year 2026, Rachel Groves is a lever harpist and composer hailing from Banchory, Aberdeenshire. Rooted in Scottish traditional music, she draws on influences from jazz and global folk traditions as vehicles to explore the rich textural and rhythmic possibilities of the instrument. She has recently moved to Glasgow, where she enjoys playing in the city's vibrant session scene. A graduate of Berklee College of Music in Valencia, Rachel is curious about expanding the lever harp’s role as a contemporary and collaborative voice within traditional music. Following on from being awarded the BBC Young Trad title at Celtic Connections this year, Rachel will present a new set of original and traditional music at several festivals this summer, alongside musicians and friends from Glasgow's music scene. She will be joined at Under Canvas by cellist Juliette Lemoine, guitarist Chris Amer and percussionist Gregor Black.

Fèis Rois Ceilidh Trail

The Fèis Rois Ceilidh Trail is a paid summer job and professional development opportunity for outstanding young traditional musicians aged 16 to 25. Fèis Rois established its successful Ceilidh Trail programme in Ross-Shire in 2000. This project has since gone from strength to strength and now provides opportunities for young musicians from across Scotland to perform in locations across the country and further afield. Taking place in July and August, the Ceilidh Trail provides visitors to Scotland, and locals alike, with the opportunity to experience authentic traditional Scottish music in a wide range of settings.