Portsoy’s Folk at the Salmon Bothy announce upcoming concerts
A folk music community group has announced a full event line-up for the coming months.
Folk at the Salmon Bothy in Portsoy is set to host an evening of music and entertainment on Saturday, October 26 with guest performers Dougie Mackenzie and Brian Miller.
Inverness-based Dougie Mackenzie is an award-winning traditional singer and former Mod winner, and Penicuik-based Brian Miller is an accomplished guitarist who has played in many of Scotland’s top folk bands including Clan Alba and The Battlefield Band.
The event will be held at the Portsoy Salmon Bothy. Doors open at 7.30pm for an 8pm start. All are welcome and they can bring their own bottle.
The club also continues to host regular open mic club nights on the third Friday of each month, where performers are invited to take the floor and showcase their musical skills and sounds.
The next session on Friday, November 15 welcomes veteran banjo player and trad singer Danny Couper, who will take to the stage with Bob Drummond, sponsor of the annual Haal festival.
A guaranteed great night of tunes, songs, stories and laughs. Entry is £5 at the door and all are welcome.
To celebrate St Andrew’s Day, Folk at the Salmon Bothy, in partnership with Portsoy 75 Club, will host a St Andrew’s Day Hoolie on Saturday, November 30 at Portsoy Bowling Club.
Entertainment will be provided by the Kenny McKenzie All Star Ceilidh Band, with performances from Moira Stewart, Doug Hay and various floor performers.
With thanks to sponsorship from Auntie Meg’s Kitchen in Whitehills, and Gauld Fruit and Veg in Sandend, stovies and vegetable pasta will be available during the break.
Tickets are £15 each, booking is essential and the event is for over 18s only.
All funds raised will go towards Folk at the Salmon Bothy’s 15th Haal to be held from May 30 – June 1, 2025, and for Portsoy 75 Club towards community projects.
Further information on all Folk at the Salmon Bothy events is available at www.bothyfolk.org or on the Folk at the Salmon Bothy Facebook page.
Enquiries and ticket requests to Bob Philips at bobportsoy@gmail.com, or by calling 07968872217.
