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Craigmillar Ceilidh Club

Would you like to play music with other young people?
Always wanted to learn to play an instrument?
How about writing your own songs?

Fiddle, Keyboard, Singing, Guitar and Playing Together

Where?

Moffat Early Years Centre

When?

Every Friday afternoon during the school term

How much?

£1 per lesson

Who can attend?

Anyone from Primary 5 upwards (Priority given to those living in Craigmillar)

The Tutors

Jenny Gardner

Jenny Gardner - fiddle.
Jenny runs Fun Fiddle in Portobello. She is an experienced tutor and enjoys teaching adults and children alike. She has toured and recorded with bands including The Poozies and Salsa Celtica.

Mairi MacFadyen

Mairi McFadyen - keyboard. Mairi recently graduated from the University of Edinburgh where she studied Scottish Ethnology – music, folk tales, language, and other aspects of Scottish culture. Mairi also plays the whistle and the cello.

Dave Francis

Dave Francis - guitar, song and song writing. Dave learned his music playing for dancing in the village halls of North East Scotland. After completing a tour of the United States, he relocated to Edinburgh and teamed up with his partner Mairi to form The Cast. Dave and Mairi have recorded a number of CDs and they have performed on radio and television!

The Classes

Classes run from 1.15pm – 3.15pm and cost £1 per week. You can enrol at any time throughout the year.

How can I enrol?

If you would like to sign up for classes or require any more information about the project please contact us.

Supported By the Scottish Arts Council

Published by Edinburgh Youth Gaitherin webmaster.
Edinburgh Youth Gaitherin, 22, Walker Street, Edinburgh EH3 7HR
Reg. Charity no. SC 030682
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