Scotland on Tour brings folk band Firelight Trio to Findhorn's Universal Hall

SCOTLAND on Tour, the exciting initiative to support the recovery of Scotland’s live music industry, will return to Findhorn this spring when the Firelight Trio take to the stage at Universal Hall on Thursday March 23.

Firelight Trio are known for captivating audiences with their unique European folk sound. The three-piece effectively combines the talent and experience of Ruth Morris on the nyckelharpa, Gavin Marwick on the fiddle and Phil Alexander on the accordion and piano to produce beautiful Swedish polkas and Scottish reels.

Individually, the artists have travelled the globe, drawing inspiration from the musicians and cultures they have met along the way. Their work as a trio draws on each of their solo experiences, and combines each of their styles to create a dynamic and inventive sound.

Ruth Morris of Firelight Trio said: “Having been able to bring our music to a range of incredible Scottish venues is a real honour. After the pandemic, the work Scotland on Tour has done is extremely important for both the musical community and rural areas across the country.”

Universal Hall Promotions said: “Scotland on Tour is a wonderful opportunity to present new artists like Firelight Trio to our audience. The unusual instrumentation of the band coupled with their musical talent will make for a great evening and we look forward to welcoming them to the stage!”

Scotland on Tour has supported the creation of hundreds of concerts and performances at much-loved arts centres, town halls and community venues across Scotland. More than 120 artists have performed at more than 100 venues across the country as part of the initiative.

The project, created and managed by Active Events, was made possible by £750,000 of Scottish Government backing and has focussed on increasing the number of opportunities to showcase and enjoy live music, while bringing exciting acts to the doorstep of city, towns, villages and rural communities.

The year-long Scotland on Tour bill has included both emerging and established artists with genre-spanning acts appearing across the breadth and width of the country, with rock, pop, jazz, classical, folk, trad and acoustic genres all being showcased.

Tickets and information on all shows available through the Scotland on Tour initiative is available at:www.scotlandontour.com.