Skipinnish is a traditional Scottish band from the
Gàidhealtachd
The (; English: ''Gaeldom'') usually refers to the Highlands and Islands of Scotland and especially the Scottish Gaelic-speaking culture of the area. The similar Irish language word refers, however, solely to Irish-speaking areas.
The ter ...
, singing primarily in English. Both the band and brand Skipinnish was created by Angus MacPhail and Andrew Stevenson in 1999 who were both studying at the time at the
Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama
The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland (), formerly the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama () is a conservatoire of dance, drama, music, production, and film in Glasgow, Scotland. It is a member of the Federation of Drama Schools.
Founde ...
(
RSAMD) in
Glasgow
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.
Skipinnish brand
The Skipinnish brand is used in addition to market
whisky
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, and also in the running of a
cèilidh
A ( , ) or () is a traditional Scottish and Irish social gathering. In its most basic form, it simply means a social visit. In contemporary usage, it usually involves Dance (event), dancing and playing Gaelic music, Gaelic folk music, eithe ...
house named the Skipinnish Ceilidh House which has been built in
Fort William around the brand. There was previously a Skipinnish Ceilidh House in
Oban
Oban ( ; meaning ''The Little Bay'') is a resort town within the Argyll and Bute council area of Scotland. Despite its small size, it is the largest town between Helensburgh and Fort William, Highland, Fort William. During the tourist seaso ...
.
Skipinnish Records
The band runs its own record label which issues acts such as
Skerryvore
Skerryvore (from the Scottish Gaelic, Gaelic ''An Sgeir Mhòr'' meaning "The Great Skerry") is a remote island that lies off the west coast of Scotland, southwest of Tiree. Skerryvore Lighthouse is located on these rocks, built with some diff ...
, Deoch 'n' Dorus,
Gary Innes
Gary Innes (born 13 December 1980) is a Scottish musician, shinty player, composer and broadcaster from Spean Bridge, Lochaber, Scotland.
He is a founding member of Scottish folk-rock band Mànran.
Music
Innes has had a professional caree ...
and
Rachel Walker.
Members
The current line-up consists of:
*Angus MacPhail: Accordion, vocals
*Andrew Stevenson: Highland bagpipes, small pipes, whistles, fiddle
*Norrie MacIver: Lead singer, guitar
*Rory Grindlay: Drums
*Charlotte Printer: Bass guitar
*
Alistair Iain Paterson: Piano, keyboards
*Archie McAllister: Fiddle
Regular guest musicians include:
*Alastair MacLean: Bagpipes, whistles
*Duncan Nicholson: Small pipes, bagpipes, whistles
*Kyle Orr: Small pipes, bagpipes, whistles
Earlier members of the band include:
*Robert Robertson: Lead singer, guitar, now the lead singer of
Tide Lines
*Ross Wilson: Keyboard, bass
*Jonathan Gillespie: Keyboard, backing vocals
*Angus Tikka: Bass guitar
*Alasdair Murray: Drums, Highland bagpipes
In 2016 Robertson was replaced in Skipinnish by Norrie MacIver as new lead singer. In the same year the band also saw Rory Grindlay join on drums. In the following years
Alistair Iain Paterson and Charlotte Printer also joined to form the current band.
Discography
Albums
*''Skipinnish'' (2001)
*''Sgurr Mor to Skerryvore'' (2003)
*''Deoch 'N' Dorus'' (2005)
*''The Sound of the Summer'' (2007)
*''Live From The Ceilidh House'' (2009)
*''The Wedding Dance'' (2010)
*''Atlantic Roar'' (2013)
*''Western Ocean'' (2014)
*''The Seventh Wave'' (2017)
*''Steer by the Stars'' (2019)
Singles / videography
*"Walking on the Waves" (2014)
*"December" (2014)
*"The Island" (2015)
*"Home on the Sea" (2016)
*"Alive" (2017)
*"Wishing Well" (2017)
*"Wishing Well" (2018)
re-releasedas a May 2018 to help with fundraising for a permanent memorial to Eilidh MacLeod from Barra who was killed in the Manchester Arena Bombing)
*"Summer Call" (2022)
Clearances again (2023)
Fuadaichean (2023)
Eagles wing (2024)
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References
External links
Official website
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Scottish folk music groups