What are Skerryvore? They’re like no one else. Epic of melody, intimate of feeling and plugged into the roots of Scotland but blasting out to the world. 

Three time winners of Scotland’s ‘Live Act of the Year’ award, Skerryvore have evolved from their humble beginnings to become one of the country’s leading forces in a thriving live music scene. At the forefront of a movement that has reinvented and reignited a traditional Scottish scene for a modern, multicultural audience, the band have brought their high energy performances to audiences across the globe. From their early days in Scottish West Coast halls and bars, to festival crowds in the USA, Canada, Australia and throughout the UK and Europe, Skerryvore’s wide range of influences and talent produce a musically expansive, immersive yet intimate set that excites and captivates audiences.

With a mix of bagpipes, fiddles, accordions, and whistles, alongside guitar and vocals, underpinned by driving bass, drums and keys, Skerryvore represent the best in contemporary Scottish traditional music. Their now 7 studio albums demonstrate the wide range of influences the individual musicians bring to the mix – a unique fusion of folk, trad, pop and rock.

 Three singles from the latest album ‘Tempus’, released in April 2023, all featured on the BBC Radio 2 new music playlist, and the album went to number 1 in both the Official Scottish Album and UK Folk Albums charts, and entered the top 40 in the Official UK Charts. Skerryvore took their Tempus Tour to audiences across the UK, Europe and USA, with their unique fusion appealing to a wider mix of age groups and tastes.

“Skerryvore have crafted a world beating fusion, which takes pride in their heritage and above all else is a pure joy to listen to.” – Folk Radio UK 

“A spectacular mix of traditional Scottish folk music and the most diverse rock elements.” – Süddeutsche Zeitung, GERMANY 

“The highest rated show we have ever had on our post-concert surveys… people LOVED the show.” – Anchorage Concert Association, ALASKA 

“Such a fresh, real, new sound… I love it” – Jeremy Vine, BBC Radio 2 UK 

“Skerryvore have evolved to become one of Scotland’s greatest musical exports.” – Wickham Festival, ENGLAND 

“See them now before they rocket up into the same musical orbit as the mighty Mumford & Sons.” – Falkirk Herald, SCOTLAND

“Such a great outfit, don’t want to use the word band – they’re bigger than that…… brilliant; new music on Radio 2” – Jeremy Vine, BBC Radio 2

“Definitely one of the sounds of 2021” – Ken Bruce, BBC Radio 2

“Skerryvore have crafted a world beating fusion, which takes pride in their heritage and above all else is a pure joy to listen to.” FOLK RADIO UK

“A spectacular mix of traditional Scottish folk music and the most diverse rock elements.” Süddeutsche Zeitung, GERMANY

“Skerryvore have evolved to become one of Scotland’s greatest musical exports” WICKHAM FESTIVAL, ENGLAND

“See them now before they rocket up into the same musical orbit as the mighty Mumford & Sons!” Falkirk Herald, SCOTLAND

‘The sound of Young Scots Power Folk’  – Mark Radcliff, BBC Radio 2

‘Skerryvore are the most promising young band in Scotland today’ – Mick MacNeil, Simple Minds

‘Six of the best musical ambassadors Scotland could have ever wished for… a living, breathing, 12-legged party waiting to happen.‘ – The Falkirk Herald

“Tight and polished… can make a thunderously joyful noise.”  – La Crosse Tribune, WISCONSIN

“Skerryvore had the crowd on their feet & dancing the whole time. Great guys all and we’d love to have them back anytime.” – KVMR Celtic Festival & Marketplace (2017), CALIFORNIA

“Without any doubt one of the most exciting and talented bands in Celtic music today. No traditional band in Scotland today brings a better blend of energy, musicality and sheer joy to their performances, serving up an amazing range of traditional tunes, well crafted new songs with thoughtful, personal lyrics and melodies that have everyone dancing and singing along. We can’t wait to have them back again.” – MAD Gael Fest (2017), WISCONSIN

“These were their best shows we had ever seen them do – the current lineup is really working well and is super high energy.” –  Dublin Irish Fest (2017), OHIO

“This was the 4th time in our 13 year history that we hired Skerryvore and I have to say it was certainly their best year. This is hard to say about most groups, but I firmly believe they get better every year they’re together and the addition of Scott Wood is amazing!” – La Crosse Irish Fest, WISCONSIN