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Four pieces performed by the Strathspey and Surreal Orchestra at the Scots Fiddle Festival on 15th November 2025 in Edinburgh. The pieces feature traditional and composed material - arranged by Simon Thoumire - the idea being to take old tunes and arrange them in new ways. The band on this recording are: Patsy Reid Benedict Morris Edie Elliott  Adam Sutherland Rae Maciver Rachel Henderson Elisabet McConnell Naomi Priestnall Douglas Montgomery Anika Thomas Eryn Rae Laura Wilkie All arrangements by Simon Thoumire 2025 Find out more at http://www.simonthoumire.com

Four pieces performed by the Strathspey and Surreal Orchestra at the Scots Fiddle Festival on 15th November 2025 in Edinburgh. The pieces feature traditional and composed material - arranged by Simon Thoumire - the idea being to take old tunes and arrange them in new ways. The band on this recording are: Patsy Reid Benedict Morris Edie Elliott  Adam Sutherland Rae Maciver Rachel Henderson Elisabet McConnell Naomi Priestnall Douglas Montgomery Anika Thomas Eryn Rae Laura Wilkie All arrangements by Simon Thoumire 2025 Find out more at http://www.simonthoumire.com

Four pieces performed by the Strathspey and Surreal Orchestra at the Scots Fiddle Festival on 15th November 2025 in Edinburgh. The pieces feature traditional and composed material - arranged by Simon Thoumire - the idea being to take old tunes and arrange them in new ways. The band on this recording are: Patsy Reid Benedict Morris Edie Elliott  Adam Sutherland Rae Maciver Rachel Henderson Elisabet McConnell Naomi Priestnall Douglas Montgomery Anika Thomas Eryn Rae Laura Wilkie All arrangements by Simon Thoumire 2025 Find out more at http://www.simonthoumire.com

Four pieces performed by the Strathspey and Surreal Orchestra at the Scots Fiddle Festival on 15th November 2025 in Edinburgh. The pieces feature traditional and composed material - arranged by Simon Thoumire - the idea being to take old tunes and arrange them in new ways. The band on this recording are: Patsy Reid Benedict Morris Edie Elliott  Adam Sutherland Rae Maciver Rachel Henderson Elisabet McConnell Naomi Priestnall Douglas Montgomery Anika Thomas Eryn Rae Laura Wilkie All arrangements by Simon Thoumire 2025 Find out more at http://www.simonthoumire.com

I’m delighted to announce the premiere of my latest work, Ceilearadh, at the Piping Live Festival on Thursday 14th August at 1:30pm in the Bothy tent. This collection of three Highland Bagpipe Sonatas represents something genuinely new in the piping repertoire – extended compositions that bridge traditional and contemporary approaches whilst drawing deeply from our Gaelic heritage. Special Thanks I must begin by expressing my gratitude to Maoin nan Ealan Gàidhlig (the Gaelic Arts Fund) whose generous support made this project possible. Their funding allowed me to undertake essential research in South Uist, working alongside Gaelic speakers and tradition bearers to ensure these compositions are rooted in authentic cultural understanding. My thanks also go to Mairi MacMillan, whose knowledge of traditional Gaelic culture and bird lore proved invaluable. Coming from an indigenous Gaelic family where birds were integral to daily life – marking seasons, protecting animals, and indicating appropriate times for h

I’m delighted to announce the premiere of my latest work, Ceilearadh, at the Piping Live Festival on Thursday 14th August at 1:30pm in the Bothy tent. This collection of three Highland Bagpipe Sonatas represents something genuinely new in the piping repertoire – extended compositions that bridge traditional and contemporary approaches whilst drawing deeply from our Gaelic heritage. Special Thanks I must begin by expressing my gratitude to Maoin nan Ealan Gàidhlig (the Gaelic Arts Fund) whose generous support made this project possible. Their funding allowed me to undertake essential research in South Uist, working alongside Gaelic speakers and tradition bearers to ensure these compositions are rooted in authentic cultural understanding. My thanks also go to Mairi MacMillan, whose knowledge of traditional Gaelic culture and bird lore proved invaluable. Coming from an indigenous Gaelic family where birds were integral to daily life – marking seasons, protecting animals, and indicating appropriate times for h

I’m delighted to announce the premiere of my latest work, Ceilearadh, at the Piping Live Festival on Thursday 14th August at 1:30pm in the Bothy tent. This collection of three Highland Bagpipe Sonatas represents something genuinely new in the piping repertoire – extended compositions that bridge traditional and contemporary approaches whilst drawing deeply from our Gaelic heritage. Special Thanks I must begin by expressing my gratitude to Maoin nan Ealan Gàidhlig (the Gaelic Arts Fund) whose generous support made this project possible. Their funding allowed me to undertake essential research in South Uist, working alongside Gaelic speakers and tradition bearers to ensure these compositions are rooted in authentic cultural understanding. My thanks also go to Mairi MacMillan, whose knowledge of traditional Gaelic culture and bird lore proved invaluable. Coming from an indigenous Gaelic family where birds were integral to daily life – marking seasons, protecting animals, and indicating appropriate times for h

This is an interview about our upcoming piece at Celtic Connections 26th January, Barony Halls 7:30pm. We would love to see you along at the gig - it will be amazing. They managed to say my name wrong and the name of the piece however outside of that it's great! https://www.celticconnections.com/event/1/blazin-fiddles-with-simon-thoumire-dave-milligan-alana-nicaongais

This was played live in 2001 to open Celtic Connections festival.

This was played live in 2001 to open Celtic Connections festival.

This was played live in 2001 to open Celtic Connections festival.

This was played live in 2001 to open Celtic Connections festival.

This was played live in 2001 to open Celtic Connections festival.

This was played live in 2001 to open Celtic Connections festival.

This was played live in 2001 to open Celtic Connections festival.

This was played live in 2001 to open Celtic Connections festival.

Here's a wee experiment. This tune is featured in my latest vlog which you can watch here. https://youtu.be/G2iyeKsYeRA

This tune took me 7 years to write and I recorded it with fiddler Adam Sutherland and guitarist Michael Carr! Watch my vlog on how it came about https://youtu.be/MX1dDzJRqfs If you enjoy this content please support my Patreon http://www.patreon.com/simonthoumire

This tune is taken from my vlog - On Being Curious - where I look into tunes with 'Devil' in the title. I found De'il Tak the War in The Caledonian Muse (1790) and then found out about it's history - it was written by Thomas D'Urfey in circa 1696. Thanks to the fabulous David McGuinness for 1. suggesting we perform it on harpsichord and 2. playing the harpsichord! If you like the content please consider supporting my Patreon http://www.patreon.com/simonthoumire https://youtu.be/nEpaCRpVy88

This is St Mungo's Welcome to Scott Skinner played by me and great guitarist Michael Bryan. It's James Scott Skinner tune and was written for the Celtic Tournament at Glasgow 4th Nov 1889. It appears in his Harp and Claymore Collection of music. If you like this material and would like to help support my music making please check out my Patreon http://www.patreon.com/simonthoumire