16 February 2019

We’re excited about this! Our brand-new series showcasing some of the amazing bands and artists on the Scottish contemporary music scene kicks off on BBC ALBA tonight. Featuring headline performances by some of Scotland’s top acts and session recordings by a mix of well-established and up-and-coming acts, we have it all covered.

Hour-long episodes will be aired weekly from now for the next ten weeks…That’s ten hours of great music coming right at you! Presented by Kim Carnie and Dòmhnall Eòghainn MacKinnon, this one is not to be missed. Headliners this series include:

Travis

Glasvegas

Skids

Aidan Moffat & RM Hubbert

Kathryn Joseph

Kyle Falconer

Mull Historical Society

The LaFontaines

19 January 2019

Nochd is back! And this time, Fiona and Lana are in Glasgow to catch up with some of the stars who are in town for Celtic Connections. Our team our out and about filming shows and studio interviews right now so that we can bring you all the chat from the festival as it happens (almost). Shows will be aired on BBC ALBA every Saturday and Thursday night through the festival so tune in and catch up on what’s happening at the festival. It is set to be a special one this year, just like all the others before it. 

9 January 2019

Like sheepdogs? Well we have just the show for you! Our coverage from the 2018 Scottish International Sheepdog Trials starts on BBC ALBA tonight. Relive the drama and feel the tension as points are won and lost out in the fields of West Kilbride and Gill Hall Estate, County Down. With the nation’s top handlers all gunning for glory, nothing is certain, except that Catriona MacPhee & Donald MacSween will be there to keep you fully updated on results and bring you behind the scenes interviews as the drama unfolds.