2025 Fèis Rois Cèilidh Trail and Scotland’s emerging traditional musicians

That this House celebrates the launch of the 2025 Fèis Rois Cèilidh Trail, a flagship summer tour showcasing some of Scotland’s most talented young traditional musicians; notes that three dynamic bands will perform across 24 locations from the Highlands to the Borders and as far as France, bringing Scottish music to village halls, castles, theatres, cafés and more; further notes that the project, founded by Fèis Rois in 2000, is now a leading professional development programme for emerging musicians aged 16 to 25, offering hands-on touring experience and performance opportunities; commends the role of professional musicians Anna Massie and Sally Simpson in mentoring this year’s participants; welcomes the continued collaboration with the Cambridge Folk Festival and Festival Interceltique de Lorient; recognises the success of alumni including Brìghde Chaimbeul, Rachel Newton and Mischa MacPherson; and warmly welcomes the return of the Inclusive Cèilidh Trail, which supports young adults with additional needs to develop their talents and share in Scotland’s vibrant musical heritage.