The survey of 409 women - most of them musicians, teachers or students - found 81% had suffered some form of abuse.

A new study reveals that around four in five women musicians in the trad scene have experienced sexual assault or harassment.

Four in five women musicians have experienced sexual violence and harassment while working or taking part in the Scottish ...

A Scottish folk music musician has told BBC News that she is scared to speak out about sexual abuse in her industry - but that if she doesn't, nothing will change. Laura Jane Wilkie, a fiddler from ...

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Watch stunning photos from the Battle of the Folk Bands final at Celtic Connections 2026. Five emerging Scottish bands ...

Now in its 26th year, BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician of the Year continues to shine a spotlight on young ...

On Saturday March 14, Dougie MacLean will continue the celebration of his long and vibrant 50 years as a singer-songwriter and inspired performer with his concert during the St Patrick’s Music ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Josie Duncan says she loves being part of the traditional music scenes but has turned down jobs because who she would be working ...