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 1BU

Almond 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 5LH

Ardersier Folk Club

Every Tuesday, 7.30pm Wendy’s Cafe, The Old School, Ardersier, IV2 7SY

Ayr Phoenix Folk Club

Every 1st Tuesday of the month excepting January and August, 7.30pm Ex-Services Club, 15 Academy St, Ayr, KA7 1HF

Captain’s Bar

Clydesdale Accordion & Fiddle Club

Every 3rd Sunday of the month, 2pm St Mary’s Club Rooms, 70 Bannatyne St., Lanark, ML11 7JS

Craigie 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 5LY

Crail Folk Club

Every 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month  Community Hall, St Andrews Road, Crail, KY10 3UH

Crieff Folk Club

Usually every 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month Strathearn Arts, 2 Comrie Rd, Crieff, PH7 4AX

Cruden Bay Folk Club

Last Friday of the month Kilmarnock Arms Hotel, Bridge St, Cruden Bay, Peterhead AB42 0HD

Dalry Folk Club

Every last Friday of the month January–May and September–November, 7.15pm 14 New Street, Dalry, Ayrshire, KA24 5AG

Dunblane Folk Club

Nearly every Saturday, 7pm Lesser Hall, Victoria Halls, Striling Road, Dunblane, FK15 9EX

Dunfermline 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 8AN

Edinburgh Folk Club

Every Wednesday, 8pm (except July, August & Christmas) Ukrainian Community Centre, 14 Royal Terrace, Edinburgh, EH7 5AB

The Ensign Ewart Open Session

Open session every Sunday night 521–523 Lawnmarket, Edinburgh, EH1 2PE

Falkirk 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 2AD 

Folk 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 2SS

Friends 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 1DB Fyvie Folk Club Every second and third Friday of the month, 8pm The Royal British Legion, Main St, Turriff AB53 8QB

Glasgow Ballad Workshop

Exact schedule TBC, 1pm Sundays Rhoderick Dhu pub, 21-23 Waterloo St, Glasgow, G2 6BZ

Glenfarg Folk Club

Every Monday, doors open at 7.30pm for 8pm start Gateside Memorial Hall, Gateside, Fife, KY14 7SY

Irvine Folk Club

Every other Wednesday, 8pm Vineburgh Community Centre, Quarry Rd, Irvine, KA12 0PS

Kelso Folk & Live Music Club

Every Thursday and Friday, 8pm The Cross Keys Hotel, Kelso, Scottish Borders, TD5 7HL

Kirkcaldy Acoustic Music Club

Every Thursday, 7.30pm The Polish Ex-Servicemens Club, Kirkcaldy, KY2 5TA

Linlithgow Folk Festival Association

Currently not running

Nairn Trad Sessions

Every Wednesday, 7.30pm Nairn Community & Arts Centre, King St, Nairn, IV12 4BQ

National 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 4NA

Queensferry Music Society

Every 2nd Sunday of the month, 6pm  The Stag Head Hotel or the Priory Church, South Queensferry

Rolling Hills Folk Club

Every 3rd Friday of the month, 8pm Smith Memorial Hall, Abbotsford Road, Darnick, TD6 9AH

Sangstream Folk Choir

Most Thursdays Various locations, Edinburgh

Shetland Accordion & Fiddle Club

Every 2nd Thursday of the month, 7.30pm Shetland Hotel, Holmsgarth Rd, Lerwick, ZE1 0PW

Stirling Folk Club

Every Monday, 7.30pm (except December & January) Stirling Rugby Club, Causewayhead Road, Stirling, FK9 5AP

Stonehaven Folk Club

Every Friday, 8.30pm (check the website for exceptions and full programme)  Stonehaven Community Education Centre, Bath Street, Stonehaven, AB39 2DH

Stonehouse Folk Club

Every 2nd & 4th Friday of the month (September to June) St Nina’s Church Hall, Vicars Road, Stonehouse, ML9 3EB

Storylands 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 1NU 

Stranraer Folk Club

Every Wednesday evening, 8pm Stranraer FC Fitba’ Bar, 9–15 N. Strand St, Stranraer, DG9 7LD

Session at Stravaigin

Session every 2nd Tuesday of the month, 8pm 28 Gibson St, Glasgow, G12 8NX

Tarves Folk Club

Aberdeen Arms Hotel, Tarves, Aberdeenshire, AB41 7GX Phone Number: 01358 761374

Tin Hut Folk Club

Last Thursday of the month  Gartly Community Hall, Huntly, AB54 4PX

TMSA Aberdeen Branch Monthly Session

Every 3rd Tuesday of the month, 8pm The Sportsman’s Club, 11 Queen’s Rd, Aberdeen, AB15 4YL

Ugie Folk Club

1st Friday of every month, 8.30pm Longside Football Social Club, Station Rd, Longside, AB42 4GR

The Wee Folk Club at the Royal Oak

Every Sunday, 8pm Downstairs, The Royal Oak, Infirmary St, Edinburgh, EH1 1LT

The World’s Room Singers’ Club

Every 2nd/3rd Monday of the month Waverley Bar, St Mary’s Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1TA