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Foot Stompin' Free Scottish Music Podcast No 264 - Top 10 Trad Albums of the Year 2026 Nov 02, 2026

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Hi all, Thanks again for listening to this Podcast. This is our busy time of the year at Hands Up for Trad as the MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards have just launched and this is our special Top 10 Trad Albums of the Year podcast. If you would like to vote for your favourite you can do so at http://www.scotstradmusicawards.com. I'm not sure if I'll be back for a December podcast but I will definitely be back in January 2027 Episode 265. We will see though 😂. If you would like to support the podcast you can do so here https://handsupfortrad.enthuse.com/footstompinpodcast

Doing This For Love by Kris Drever Track - Change https://krisdreverofficial.bandcamp.com/album/doing-this-for-love

Incendo by Blazin' Fiddles Track - Athole https://blazinfiddles.bandcamp.com

A' Chailleach (2025) by Kim Carnie Track - Òran na Bèiste Maoile https://kimcarnie.bandcamp.com/album/a-chailleach-2025

Buin by Pàdruig Morrison Track - Toradh na Bliadhna https://padruigmorrison.bandcamp.com/album/buin

I am Disposed to Mirth by Patsy Reid Track - Tha Fonn Gun Bhi Trom (I am Disposed to Mirth) - Part 4 https://patsyreid.bandcamp.com/album/i-am-disposed-to-mirth

Scarrow by Salt House Track - Autumn on the Run https://salthouse.bandcamp.com/album/scarrow

A Love for All Seasons by Chris Stout & Catriona McKay Track - A Love for All Seasons https://www.mckaystoutmusic.com

The Scottish Four Seasons by Isla Ratcliff Track - Four Seasons In One Day https://islaratcliff.bandcamp.com/album/the-scottish-four-seasons

Underwater Cairngorms by Mhairi Hall & David de la Haye Track - Garten I https://mhairihall1.bandcamp.com/album/underwater-cairngorms

Uiseagan Bharraigh by Maggie MacInnes Track - Bha mi raoir a' gabhail d' fhradhairc https://maggiemacinnes.bandcamp.com/album/uiseagan-bharraigh

Foot Stompin' Free Scottish Music Podcast No 263 Oct 07, 2026

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Hi there, Thanks for listening to the podcast. It's a busy time for Hands Up for Trad with the launch of the MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards and announcement of the BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician Award finalists. Very exciting! I've got a selection of new, slighly older and classic tracks for you this month and I've really enjoyed listening to them as usual. I've been dancing away again! I really appreciate all our supporters and listeners. We've introduced another way to help you support us which also lets the UK government give us money back through Gift Aid. If you would like to help you can do so at this link https://handsupfortrad.enthuse.com/footstompinpodcast

Between River and Railway by Claire Hastings Track - Let Ramensky Go https://clairehastings.bandcamp.com/album/between-river-and-railway

Incendo by Blazin' Fiddles Track - Sids https://blazinfiddles.bandcamp.com

Binnorie by Louise Bichan Track - The Standing Stones https://louisebichan.bandcamp.com

Hello Harp by Rachel Hair Track - Gaelic Strathspeys https://rachelhair.bandcamp.com

Autumn EP by Ally Forsyth Track - If We Leave Now https://allyforsyth.bandcamp.com

Stems From This by Talisk Track - Ultra https://talisk.bandcamp.com

Tickled Pink by Savourna Stevenson with Aly Bain Track - The Trip We Took Over The Mountains https://springthyme.bandcamp.com/album/tickled-pink

Living In The Echo by Siskin Green Track - Come Away In https://siskingreen.bandcamp.com

Frances Wilkins (EP) by Frances Wilkins Track - Wheena Burn https://franceswilkins.bandcamp.com/album/frances-wilkins-ep

Haunted by Astro Bloc https://astrobloc.bandcamp.com/track/haunted

Foot Stompin' Free Scottish Music Podcast No 262 Sep 09, 2026

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Hi there! Ciamar a tha thu? Hope you are well. The Foot Stompin' Podcast is back for the September edition with yet more new and classic releases. Fair bit of Hands Up for Trad news at the moment including the announcement of BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician Semi-Finalists, Battle of the Folk Bands and the Scots Language Awards - so if I forget to mention them (I'm writing this in advance!) please visit www.handsupfortrad.scot for more information. Thanks to everyone who is supporting this podcast - it is really appreciated. if you would like to support the podcast please visit www.patreon.com/handsupfortrad.

A Drop for Neptune by TRIP Track - September Sea https://trip-music.bandcamp.com/album/a-drop-for-neptune

In Thin Air by Spell Songs Track - Bells Fall Still https://spellsongs.bandcamp.com/album/in-thin-air

Kait's (Single) by Rebecca Hill and Charlie Stewart Track - Kait's (Single) rebeccahillandcharliestewart.bandcamp.com

Do Not Dare To Dream by Teenage Fanclub Track - There Was You https://teenage-fanclub.bandcamp.com/album/do-not-dare-to-dream

CBAD by MAL Track - Cà Bheil Do Cheann https://malmusic02.bandcamp.com

Shamming The Drama by Birdvox Track - Almosts and Re-Dos https://birdvox.bandcamp.com

Live in Glasgow by RANT Track - East Church LIVE https://rantfiddles.bandcamp.com/album/live-in-glasgow

Chance or Design by The Easy Club Track - This for That

Ali Levack by Ali Levack Track - Kenny Gillies of Applecross https://alilevack.bandcamp.com/album/ali-levack

Foot Stompin' Free Scottish Music Podcast No 261 Aug 10, 2026

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Hi there, welcome back to the latest Foot Stompin' Podcast! We have some brilliant music this month - new and not so new - even a track that I noticed I first played in 2022 - doesn't seem that long ago! Thanks again for you support and listening. If you would like to support the podcast please check out our Patreon at www.patreon.com/handsupfortrad

Solas na Maidne Live by NITEWORKS Track - Air Fàir an Là (feat. Sian and Binneas) https://niteworksband.bandcamp.com/album/solas-na-maidne-live

The Deep End by Dàna Track - Ladies, Oh Ladies https://danaceol.bandcamp.com/album/the-deep-end

Dig Deep (Radio Edit) by Shooglenifty Track - Dig Deep (Radio Edit) https://shooglenifty.bandcamp.com

How's About Now? by Tiernan Courell Music Track - Reels: The Steeplechase/The Eel In The Sink/Hasbullas Big Day Out! https://tiernancourellmusic.bandcamp.com/album/hows-about-now

Buin by Pàdruig Morrison feat Alasdair C Whyte Track - Na h-Eileanan Falamh https://padruigmorrison.bandcamp.com/album/buin

The Inchcolm Antiphoner by Fraser Fifield Track - Psalm 99 https://fraserfifield.bandcamp.com

Mo Thìr by Mairi McGillivray Track - 'S Mòr mo Chùram https://mairimcgillivray.bandcamp.com/album/mo-th-r

Groovy Gal by Meallan Track - Groovy Gal https://meallan.bandcamp.com

Foot Stompin' Free Scottish Music Podcast No 260 Jul 01, 2026

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Hi there! the podcast is back with more new and old releases from the Scottish traditional music scene! Another podcast I've danced from start to finish! Hope you enjoy it too! If you want to support this podcast please visit our Patreon page http://www.patreon.com/handsupfortrad

Everybody wants to be like Mary by A.D.A.M Track - MAR https://adamsounds.bandcamp.com/album/everybody-wants-to-be-like-mary

Beautiful Mistakes by Skerryvore (album out 6 November 2026) Track - Fly https://skerryvore.bandcamp.com

Uiseagan Bharraigh by Maggie MacInnes Track - Nì Mhic Ailein, na bì' n èud rium http://www.maggiemacinnes.co.uk

The Hill by Hamish Napier (album due September 4th 2026) Track - WIND - Polka 173 https://hamishnapier.bandcamp.com

Gaol no Gonadh by Muriel Urquhart Track - Gur Milis Mòrag (Muriel is joined by her daughter Mairead) https://open.spotify.com/album/5A5GPuuYvz8sWu0r8ljMzx?si=kHnQEscZQbuL_97v2dtLHw

Night Flight '75 by Greg Lawson & Donald Shaw with Sorren Maclean Track - Glenforsa / Walking the Cow https://donaldshaw.bandcamp.com/album/night-flight-75

Stramash II by Colin Steele Track - Elgin Laddie http://www.colinsteele.com

The Complete Songs of Robert Tannahill Vol.IV by Rod Paterson Track - Fickle Freenship an Caul Misfortune https://www.brechin-all-records.com/item/the-complete-songs-of-robert-tannahill-volume-iv-thou-bonnie-wood-o-craigielea/

Stepping Out by Alasdair MacCuish & Black Rose Ceilidh Band Track - Jack Daniels, The Little Cascade, Dancing Feet, Allan MacDonald's Reel https://gaelicmusic.com/products/stepping-out

Foot Stompin' Free Scottish Music Podcast No 259 Jun 03, 2026

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Hello! Here is our June 2026 edition of the Foot Stompin Scottish Music Podcast featuring lots of great music from our wonderful scene. Any questions please get in touch! If you would like to support this podcast please visit www.patreon.com/handsupfortrad

Spodo Komodo by Spodo Komodo Track - Get Rich or Die Trying https://spodokomodomusic.bandcamp.com

Windblown by Karine Polwart & Pippa Murphy featuring Dave Milligan Track - Hear the Rigging / Last in Line https://karinepolwart.bandcamp.com

Strathspey and Surreal Society Track - Bloobell Polka https://www.eif.co.uk/events/simon-thoumire-scots-fiddle-clarsach

Doing This For Love by Kris Drever Track - Doing This For Love https://krisdrever.bandcamp.com

In the Quiet After by Ryan Young Track - Jenny Dang The Weaver https://ryanyoungfiddler.bandcamp.com

Astro Bloc by Astro Bloc Track - Le Kleub https://astrobloc.bandcamp.com

Mars Rover by Heather Cartwright https://heathercartwright.bandcamp.com

The Deep End by Dàna Track - Ten From Len https://danaceol.bandcamp.com

Lusignac by Chris Wood & Andy Cutting Track - Hares On The Mountain / Elizabeth Clare https://chriswoodfolkmusician.bandcamp.com

Just Noise by Falasgair Track - The Breakish Storm Sheep https://falasgair.bandcamp.com/track/the-breakish-storm-sheep\

Foot Stompin' Free Scottish Music Podcast No 258 Mar 03, 2025

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Hello! Here is our March edition of the Foot Stompin Scottish Music Podcast featuring lots of great music from our wonderful scene. Any questions please get in touch! If you would like to support this podcast please visit www.patreon.com/handsupfortrad

The Drunken Man from Kalabakan by Ross Miller Band https://rossmiller.bandcamp.com

Her by Design by Jenn Butterworth Track - All Our Days https://jennbutterworth.bandcamp.com/album/her-by-design

Song of Oak and Ivy by Corrina Hewat Track - Greenwood Jig / Fèis Rois Jig https://corrinahewat.bandcamp.com/album/song-of-oak-and-ivy

At Arms Length by by Kenneth MacFarlane https://kennethmacfarlane.bandcamp.com/track/at-arms-length

Folkmosis by Beth Malcolm Track - Meet me by the Goretree https://bethmalcolm.bandcamp.com/album/folkmosis-2

The Gannet's Dive by Fergal Scahill & Ryan Molloy Track - The Sliabh Mór Reel / Colla Aig Ceathrad https://ryanmolloyfergalscahill.bandcamp.com/album/the-gannets-dive

Fable by Ainsley Hamill Track - Beamer Puirt https://ainsleyhamill.com

The 50 Reels by Trip https://trip-music.bandcamp.com/track/the-50-reels

Foot Stompin' Free Scottish Music Podcast No 257 Jun 18, 2024

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Hi, welcome to the Foot Stompin' Free Scottish Music Podcast. I know we've been away but I'm back! Here's a whole bunch of brand new traditional music from Scotland and the odd classic! Thankyou to all our Patreon supporters. Thanks for sticking in there. If you would like to support the podcast please visit http://www.patreon.com/handsupfortrad

The Homeroad by Ross Couper Band Track - The Homeroad https://rosscouper.bandcamp.com

An Toll Dubh feat Sian by Niteworks https://niteworksband.bandcamp.com/track/an-toll-dubh-feat-sian

ReLoved by Capercaillie Track - Tobar Mhoire https://verticalrecords.co.uk/product/reloved/

In The Stream by Project Smok https://projectsmok.bandcamp.com

A Jock Tamson's Bairns by Jock Tamson's Bairns Track - Brave Lewie Roy / Wantonness

Second Sight by Fraser Fifield, Graham Stephen and Elie Afif Track - The Search https://fraserfifield.bandcamp.com/album/second-sight

Love Story by Iona Fyfe https://ionafyfe.bandcamp.com/music

Close To by Dlù Track - Mogaisean https://www.dluband.com

Sealladh by Rachel Newton Track - Stress https://rachelnewton.bandcamp.com

Cosmography by Jack Badcock Track - Too Many things https://jackbadcock.bandcamp.com/album/cosmography

Refractions by Neil Pearlman Track - Reel for Carl https://neilpearlman.bandcamp.com

Foot Stompin' Free Scottish Music Podcast No 256 Jan 07, 2024

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Hi there! Ciamar a tha thu? What's happening? Sorry for the long break between these podcasts. Sometimes life just gets in the way... Anyway we are back now with the MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards Album of the Year Podcast 2023! Starting of with the winner Duncan Chisholm! If you would like to support this podcast please check out our Patreon www.patreon.com/handsupfortrad.

Black Cuillin by Duncan Chisholm Track - On the winds of chaos born https://www.duncanchisholm.com

Tempus by Skerryvore Track - Everything You Need https://skerryvore.com

Dialogues by Su-a Lee Track - Stroma featuring James Ross https://sualee.bandcamp.com/album/dialogues

Awakening by Ìmar Track - Bangers https://www.imarband.com

Fàs by Breabach Track - Eadar an Da Bhraigh https://breabach.bandcamp.com/album/f-s

Dusk Moon by Rura Track - Think of Today https://rura.bandcamp.com

DIAD by Tim Edey & Ross Ainslie Track - LUNNY https://rossainslie.bandcamp.com/album/diad-2

I See A World by Peatbog Faeries Track - The Sister of Moses https://peatbogfaeriesofficial.bandcamp.com/album/i-see-a-world

Decemberwell by Decade by Mike Vass Track - Prisms on the dark sea https://mikevass.bandcamp.com

Haar by Lauren MacColl Track - Haar https://laurenmaccoll.bandcamp.com

Foot Stompin' Free Scottish Music Podcast No 255 Aug 29, 2023

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Hi there, Ciamar a tha sibh? We are back after the summer. My youngest is now back at the school - in his last year! Where does the time go! Anyway loads of great music for you to listen toooo! See you in September!

Live Wire by Mec Lir Track - Flashback https://meclir.bandcamp.com/album/livewire

Dream Angus by Claire Hastings Track - Dream Angus https://clairehastings.bandcamp.com

Arche by Routes Quartet Track - Astar https://routesstrings.bandcamp.com/album/arche-2

Popular Manx Tunes D♭ Edition by Tomas Callister & David Kilgallon Track - Polkas https://davidkilgallon.bandcamp.com/album/popular-manx-tunes-d-edition

Dancing Feet by Blair Douglas Track - Back to the Island https://gaelicmusic.com/products/dancing-feet-1

Fath mo mhulaid a bhith ann (Being here has caused my sorrow) by Maggie MacInnes https://www.maggiemacinnes.co.uk

Road to Caolburns by Ian Stephenson https://ianstephenson.me/index.php/performer/

I See A World by Peatbog Faeries Track - Clunie Road / The Winning Bid https://peatbogfaeries.com

Run by Man of the Minch https://manoftheminch.bandcamp.com

The Dawning by Graham Mackenzie Track - Josh's Jigs https://grahammackenzie.bandcamp.com/album/the-dawning

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