Folk Clubs
The following is a selection of folk clubs which take place across Scotland on a regular basis…
Aberdeen Folk Club
Every Wednesday, 8.00pm The Blue Lamp, 121 Gallowgate, Aberdeen, AB25 1BUAlmond Valley Folk Club
Every 3rd Friday of the month, 7pm to 9.30pm (doors open 6.45 pm) The Coffee Lounge, Strathbrock Community Centre, 189(a) West Main Street, Broxburn, EH52 5LHArdersier Folk Club
Every Tuesday, 7.30pm Wendy’s Cafe, The Old School, Ardersier, IV2 7SYAyr Phoenix Folk Club
Every 1st Tuesday of the month excepting January and August, 7.30pm Ex-Services Club, 15 Academy St, Ayr, KA7 1HFCaptain’s Bar
Open sessions every day, from 3pm
South College Street, Edinburgh, EH8 9AA
Clydesdale Accordion & Fiddle Club
Every 3rd Sunday of the month, 2pm St Mary’s Club Rooms, 70 Bannatyne St., Lanark, ML11 7JSCraigie Folk Club
Four concerts per year, usually the 1st Saturday of the month. Check website for details. Craigie Village Hall, Craigie by Kilmarnock, Ayrshire, KA1 5LYCrail Folk Club
Every 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month Community Hall, St Andrews Road, Crail, KY10 3UHCrieff Folk Club
Usually every 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month Strathearn Arts, 2 Comrie Rd, Crieff, PH7 4AXCruden Bay Folk Club
Last Friday of the month Kilmarnock Arms Hotel, Bridge St, Cruden Bay, Peterhead AB42 0HDDalry Folk Club
Every last Friday of the month January–May and September–November, 7.15pm 14 New Street, Dalry, Ayrshire, KA24 5AGDunblane Folk Club
Nearly every Saturday, 7pm Lesser Hall, Victoria Halls, Striling Road, Dunblane, FK15 9EXDunfermline Folk Club
Every Wednesday, 8pm. Guest nights, sessions (last Wednesday of the month). Visit the website for further information. The Glen Tavern, Pittencrief Street, Dunfermline, KY12 8ANEdinburgh Folk Club
Every Wednesday, 8pm (except July, August & Christmas) Ukrainian Community Centre, 14 Royal Terrace, Edinburgh, EH7 5ABThe Ensign Ewart Open Session
Open session every Sunday night 521–523 Lawnmarket, Edinburgh, EH1 2PEFalkirk Folk Club
Most Thursdays, 7.30pm—see website for details. Various venues in and around Falkirk.The Fisherman’s Tavern Session
Every Thursday, 8pm The Fisherman’s Tavern, Broughty Ferry, Dundee, DD5 2ADFolk at the Salmon Bothy
Every 3rd Friday of the month, doors open at 7.00pm for 7.30pm start The Salmon Bothy, Links Road, Portsoy, Banff, AB45 2SSFriends of Wighton Heritage Centre
Check Friends of Wighton on Facebook or the website for up-to-date details of concerts, classes and events. Wighton Heritage Centre, Central Library, Dundee, DD1 1DBFyvie Folk Club
Every second and third Friday of the month, 8pm The Royal British Legion, Main St, Turriff AB53 8QB Phone Number: 01358 761374Glasgow Ballad Workshop
Exact schedule TBC, 1pm Sundays Rhoderick Dhu pub, 21-23 Waterloo St, Glasgow, G2 6BZGlenfarg Folk Club
Every Monday, doors open at 7.30pm for 8pm start Gateside Memorial Hall, Gateside, Fife, KY14 7SYIrvine Folk Club
Every other Wednesday, 8pm Vineburgh Community Centre, Quarry Rd, Irvine, KA12 0PSKelso Folk & Live Music Club
Every Thursday and Friday, 8pm The Cross Keys Hotel, Kelso, Scottish Borders, TD5 7HLKirkcaldy Acoustic Music Club
Every Thursday, 7.30pm The Polish Ex-Servicemens Club, Kirkcaldy, KY2 5TALinlithgow Folk Festival Association
Currently not running Leith Folk Club Usually the third Tuesday of the month – but check for details including other Tuesday night events Heart Of Newhaven (former Victoria Primary School), Edinburgh, United KingdomNairn Trad Sessions
Every Wednesday, 7.30pm Nairn Community & Arts Centre, King St, Nairn, IV12 4BQNational Association of Accordion & Fiddle Clubs (NAAFC)
National Accordion & Fiddle Clubs meet in various locations in Scotland and North of England. Open to the public and players alike. For more information on locations and dates see club diaries on website.Nitten Folk Club
Every Thursday, 8.30pm Function Hall, The Dean Tavern, Newtongrange, EH22 4NAQueensferry Music Society
Every 2nd Sunday of the month, 6pm The Stag Head Hotel or the Priory Church, South QueensferryRolling Hills Folk Club
Every 3rd Friday of the month, 8pm Smith Memorial Hall, Abbotsford Road, Darnick, TD6 9AHSangstream Folk Choir
Most Thursdays Various locations, EdinburghShetland Accordion & Fiddle Club
Every 2nd Thursday of the month, 7.30pm Shetland Hotel, Holmsgarth Rd, Lerwick, ZE1 0PWStirling Folk Club
Every Monday, 7.30pm (except December & January) Stirling Rugby Club, Causewayhead Road, Stirling, FK9 5APStonehaven Folk Club
Every Friday, 8.30pm (check the website for exceptions and full programme) Stonehaven Community Education Centre, Bath Street, Stonehaven, AB39 2DHStonehouse Folk Club
Every 2nd & 4th Friday of the month (September to June) St Nina’s Church Hall, Vicars Road, Stonehouse, ML9 3EBStorylands Sessions Themed Open Mic. Nights
Every 2nd Tuesday of the month, Early Show 5pm, Late Show (with special guest) 8pm Ptarmigan Dome, Loch Insh Outdoor Centre, Kincraig, PH21 1NUStranraer Folk Club
Every Wednesday evening, 8pm Stranraer FC Fitba’ Bar, 9–15 N. Strand St, Stranraer, DG9 7LDSession at Stravaigin
Session every 2nd Tuesday of the month, 8pm 28 Gibson St, Glasgow, G12 8NXTarves Folk Club
Last Friday of the month, 8.00 for 8.30pm start
Aberdeen Arms Hotel, Tarves, Aberdeenshire, AB41 7GX
Phone Number: 01358 761374