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Meet other locals interested in Celtic Culture. Gather to discuss Celtic origins, history, art and music. Or just meet other Celts in Austin in a friendly social setting.
Upcoming events
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House Concert with Scottish fiddle player & Austin cellist
Location not specified yet🎻 Oak Branch Concert Series presents:
Scottish Fiddle Through Time
with Colin MacLeod & Margaret Coltman
Sunday, November 2nd · 3:00 PM
📍 Oak Branch Concerts · Austin, TX
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🎶 About the Event
Join us in Austin for a captivating afternoon of music and storytelling with Colin MacLeod & Margaret Coltman, This special performance weaves together live Scottish fiddle & cello tunes with tunes from the 1700s & 1800s.
Whether you’re a fan of traditional music, Texas or Scottish history, or vibrant cultural exchange, this event offers a unique and moving experience for all ages.***
🪕 What to Expect:
🎻 Live Scottish fiddle & cello performance
📖 Talk: Scottish Fiddle & Cello and tunes from the 1700s & 1800s and Its Influence on Music in Scotland & Texas
🎤 Audience Q&A and informal conversation afterward***
🎟️ Admission
Free and open to the public (donations warmly welcomed)
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👤 About the Artists
Colin MacLeod is the founder of the School of Celtic Fiddle Mastery, and a lifelong advocate of learning music by ear, community connection, and cultural heritage.
Margaret Coltman is a freelance cellist, educator, tenured member of the Austin Symphony Orchestra and has many strings to her bow!
Margaret and Colin met in Edinburgh, Scotland in 2024 just before Margaret was returning to Austin and have reconnected, through Colin's connection with the Salado Highland Games.
With deep roots in both Scotland and Texas, come along to enjoy a fun filled afternoon with music & stories from Scotland from the 1700s & 1800s and find out about the influential fiddle & cello players of that time.
To register: https://oakbranchmusic.org
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Austin Scottish Fiddle Workshop
Location not specified yet🎻 Play by Ear: A Scottish Fiddle Immersion Workshop
An evening of Celtic tunes, community, and creativity — no sheet music required.
📍 Blackerby Violin Shop, Austin, TX
🗓️ Tuesday, November 4th
⏰ 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM (Workshop + Jam Session)Link to purchase tickets: https://celticfiddleguru.com/scottish-fiddle-workshop-austin-tx
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🪗 What’s Happening?
Whether you're a beginner or an experienced fiddler, join us for a special evening where you'll learn Scottish tunes by ear, just as they've been passed down for generations.
🎼 1.5-hour workshop (6:30 PM – 8:00 PM): Learn tunes step-by-step by listening and playing
🎶 1-hour jam session (8:00 PM – 9:00 PM): Play what you’ve learned in a relaxed, supported circle🎧 Recording of the full session included
📖 PDF transcription of the tunes (delivered after the event)
☕ Light refreshments served during break
🎓 Student assistants on hand for additional guidance***
🎟️ Ticket Tiers
Ticket Type/ Price/ Availability
Support Tier-$85
Standard Tier-$65
Accessible Tie-$45
Group (4+)-$60
Youth Ticket-$35🔗 Spaces are limited to 40 attendees — reserve early to secure your spot!
1 attendee
Salado Highland Games
Location not specified yetSalado Highland Games
Friday 7th November - Sunday 9th November: Salado Highland Games, Salado TX
The Salado Highland Games celebrates its 64th year. Can you imagine that! If you are in the area, come along to the Game to find out more about your clan heritage, hear some wonderful music from the likes of Ed Miller & Rich Brotherton, Colin MacLeod, Murder the Stout, Silver Thistle Pipes & Drums
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