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We will be holding our Annual General Meeting on Monday 15 December and would warmly welcome anyone with an interest in our work to attend. The AGM is an opportunity to reflect on the past year – celebrating our successes, acknowledging challenges, and sharing an overview of our work and impact. We will also look […]

We’re thrilled to be marking 10 incredible years of Fèis Phàislig with a special anniversary concert at the iconic Paisley Town Hall on Saturday 7th February 2026! Hosted by acclaimed Gaelic singer and broadcaster Joy Dunlop, we’re bringing together our current young learners, accomplished alumni, our Gaelic choir, local pipe bands, and some of Scotland’s […]

We’re excited to be recruiting two Assistant Tutors to work alongside our lead tutor, Seán Gray, supporting the delivery of traditional music sessions for pupils with additional support needs at Riverbrae and Mary Russell Schools in Renfrewshire. This is an ideal opportunity for musicians with an interest in traditional music and Gaelic culture who are […]

Our Fèis tutors Kaitlin Ross and Isla Callister are delighted to be part of Madainn Ghàidhlig at West Primary School on the 25th October. Madainn Ghàidhlig is a fun, family-friendly event celebrating Gaelic with music, arts & crafts, and games. It’s completely free to attend and all levels of Gaelic are welcome! Kaitlin and Isla […]

As part of our 10-Year Anniversary celebrations, we’re launching the first in our new Fèis Phàislig Roadshow series – a programme of pop-up come-and-try music sessions taking place across Renfrewshire this autumn. We’ll be kicking things off in partnership with Inchinnan Development Trust at their Community Land Festival on Saturday 18th October, 1–4 pm at India of Inchinnan. Our tutor Stevie Fivey will be […]

Join us for a St Andrew’s Night Ceilidh at Ralston Community Centre, bringing together the local community to celebrate Scotland’s national day with traditional music, ceilidh dancing, and plenty of fun! Whether you’re a regular or brand new, our musicians will guide you through the dances so everyone can take part. There’ll also be an open floor […]

We’re delighted to share that earlier this month, we officially joined the Renfrewshire Chamber of Commerce! Our Director, Grant McFarlane attended a Chamber event where he was proudly presented with our membership certificate by President Ronald Leitch. What is Renfrewshire Chamber of Commerce? The Renfrewshire Chamber is a hub where local businesses and organisations come […]

We’re commissioning a brand-new Gaelic song to celebrate our 10-year anniversary – and it will be premiered at our Anniversary Concert in February. We’re looking for a singer/songwriter to create something upbeat, joyful, and easy for everyone to sing along with. We are looking for: The song will be premiered at our 10-Year Anniversary Concert […]

We are delighted that our 2025 Ceilidh Trail and Fèis Week fiddle tutor Hayley Keenan will be performing at the upcoming Cycle Arts Festival. Running 12–14 September 2025, the festival offers free, engaging activities for all ages while celebrating the stretch of National Cycle Route 7 from Paisley to Lochwinnoch. With community hubs, music, performances, […]

At this year’s 10th annual Fèis Week, we were delighted to collaborate with Made in Paisley, a local organisation that offers art classes for children and adults. We were joined by Julie McLaren, who led inspiring art workshops throughout the week. Participants explored their creativity, drawing in response to music, as well as observational sketches […]