Edinburgh Highland Reel & Strathspey Society 2023

The Edinburgh Highland Reel & Strathspey Society (EHRSS) is pleased to return to the Queen’s Hall to present another varied programme of traditional Scottish fiddle music.

The evening will feature the orchestra, under the baton of well-known Scottish fiddle-player Yla Steven BEM, playing a selection of marches, strathspeys, reels, jigs and hauntingly beautiful slow airs.

In addition, EHRSS welcomes back the renowned Scottish mezzo-soprano Colette Ruddy who has delighted audiences the length and breadth of the country with her glorious renditions of Scottish songs. They will also be joined by fabulous piper, Martin Duncan.

Founded in 1881, EHRSS was the first society of its type, set up to promote and preserve the traditional style of fiddle-playing. Its members are proud to continue that tradition in the 21st century. Last year saw a return to concerts following the pandemic, starting in March at The Queen’s Hall. In May we held a charity concert in Blackford, Perthshire and in the autumn there were concerts at Craiglockhart Parish Church, the Regal Theatre Bathgate and a St. Andrews Night concert in the Reid Memorial church.

Yla Steven BEM - Musical Director
Colette Ruddy – Mezzo Soprano
Martin Duncan - Piper