Folk Music Venues in Scotland
The Hug and Pint
The Hug and Pint is a vegan bar, eatery & music venue in Glasgow’s west end. We serve a wide range of craft beers & ciders, premium spirits and a rotating selection of by-the-glass wine, with a foc…
Phone: 01413311901
Address: 171 Great Western Road, Glasgow
Postcode: G4 9AW
Area/Nearest station: St. Georges Cross
The Church of the Holy Rude
The Church of the Holy Rude is the medieval parish church of Stirling, Scotland. It is named after the Holy Rood, a relic of the True Cross on which Jesus was crucified. The church was founded in 1…
Phone: 01786 475275
Address: St John St, Stirling
Postcode: FK8 1ED
Area/Nearest station: Stirling
The Ironworks
The Ironworks is a professional live music, event and conference venue in the heart of Inverness, Scotland. Purpose built as a live music venue, the Ironworks boasts state of the art equipment and a f…
Phone: 0871 7894173
Address: 122b Academy Street, Inverness
Postcode: IV1 1LX
Area/Nearest station: Inverness City Centre
The Isles Inn
Decorated in a Jacobean Style our Restaurant & Bar encompasses the best of Highland Hospitality. Good food, using locally sourced ingredients wherever possible served in a true Celtic atmosphere.
Phone: 01478 612129
Address: Somerled Square, Portree, Isle Of Skye
Postcode: IV51 9EH
Area/Nearest station: Isle of Skye
The Jazz Bar
Basement bar presenting nightly jazz, blues and funk music.
Phone: 0131 220 4298
Address: 1a Chambers St, Edinburgh
Postcode: EH1 1HR
Area/Nearest station: Edinburgh Waverley
The Lemon Tree
The Lemon Tree’s artistic programme celebrates the new, up and coming, experimental and alternative in music, theatre, dance, performance art, comedy, spoken word and creative learning. We’re produ…
Phone: 01224 641122
Address: 5 West North Street, Aberdeen
Postcode: AB24 5AT
Area/Nearest station: Aberdeen City Centre
The Links Hotel
Venue for Montrose Folk Club events http://www.montrosefolkclub.co.uk/
Phone: 01674 671000
Address: Mid Links, Montrose, Angus
Postcode: DD10 8RL
Area/Nearest station: Montrose
The Liquid Room
City centre nightclub with a long track record as a popular venue for music events of differing styles.
Address: 9c Victoria Street, Edinburgh
Postcode: EH1 2HE
Area/Nearest station: Edinburgh
The Lobster Pot
Your local pub in Blackness, home-cooked food, warm atmosphere. Come in after a walk on the beach and enjoy a cup of coffee, or join us for dinner! We’d love to welcome you!
Phone: 01506 830086
Address: 18 The Square, Blackness
Postcode: EH49 7NL
Area/Nearest station: Blackness
The Locale
A new local for Glasgow serving some of the best craft beer, contemporary cocktails and bar food the city has to offer. Located just at the edge of town on Charing Cross, The Locale has all the class …
Address: 241 North St, Glasgow
Postcode: G3 7DL
Area/Nearest station: Glasgow
The Mackintosh Church
Mackintosh Queen´s Cross is one of Glasgow´s hidden architectural gems. The only church in the world designed by the great Scottish architect, designer and artist, Charles Rennie Mackintosh. Commissio…
Phone: 0141 946 6600
Address: 870 , Garscube Road, Glasgow
Postcode: G20 7EL
Area/Nearest station: Queen´s Cross
The MacRobert Hall
The MacRobert Memorial Hall (The Tarland Hall to many) was built on the site of the former Cromar Hall in Tarland Square. Opened in 1953, it was gifted to the community by Lady MacRobert. The MacRo…
Phone: 07977 517714
Address: The Square, Tarland, Aberdeenshire
Postcode: AB34 4YL
Area/Nearest station: Tarland
The Machair Kitchen
The Machair Kitchen restaurant opened in March 2017 and is operated from Talla na Mara Community Enterprise Centre by Hotel Hebrides. Talla na Mara Community Enterprise Centre is owned and managed …
Phone: 01859 550333
Address: Talla na Mara Community Enterprise Centre, Isle of Harris
Postcode: HS3 3AE
Area/Nearest station: Isle of Harris
The Market Bar
It´s not a bar with music. It´s music with a bar! ‘Regarded by some as the stinky jewel of Inverness, The Market bar is always my first port of call for a pre-gig snifter. It’s a cool and alternative…
Phone: 01463 220203
Address: 32 Church St, Inverness, Scotland
Postcode: IV1 1EH
Area/Nearest station: Inverness City Centre
The Market Inn
Best Bar in Ayr!
Phone: 01292 280391
Address: 2 Castlehill Rd, Ayr
Postcode: KA7 2HT
Area/Nearest station: Ayr
The Mash House
A unique venue located within the heart of Edinburgh’s vibrant Cowgate. An extensive space spanning across three floors with an array of different functions, from nightclub to chess classes.
Address: 37 Guthrie St, Edinburgh
Postcode: EH1 1JQ
Area/Nearest station: Edinburgh
The Merchants House of Glasgow
HQ of a charitable organisation dating back to 1605 for men and women in business, established in Glasgow or the West of Scotland with Glasgow connections. The building includes a beautiful hall for m…
Phone: 0141 221 8272
Address: 7 West George Street, Glasgow
Postcode: G2 1BA
Area/Nearest station: Glasgow
The National Piping Centre
The National Piping Centre exists to promote the study of the music and history of the Highland Bagpipe. We serve as a national and international centre of excellence for the instrument and its mus…
Phone: 0141 353 0220
Address: 30-34 McPhater Street, Glasgow
Postcode: G4 0HW
Area/Nearest station: Glasgow
The Nevis Centre
Located in Fort William, in the heart of the Highlands of Scotland, The Nevis Centre is the area’s prime indoor facility, with a range of leisure, event and entertainment services available.
Address: An Aird, Fort William PH33 6AN
Postcode: PH33 6AN
Area/Nearest station: Fort William
The Old Bank Bookshop
The Old Bank Bookshop is co-owned and run by Ian and Joyce Cochrane. Some 11 years ago Ian noticed an advert in an estate agent’s window in nearby Newton Stewart while visiting Joyce’s Mum. A throwawa…
Phone: 01988 402111
Address: 7 South Main Street, Wigtown
Postcode: DG8 9EH
Area/Nearest station: Wigtown
The Old Hairdresser´s
No-frills bar with a cool vibe offering 2 levels of seating, plus live bands & musicians.
Address: Renfield Lane, Glasgow
Postcode: G2 5AR
Area/Nearest station: Glasgow Central
The Old Well Theatre
The ideal location for shows, events, celebrations, conferences, seminars and training days, the Old Well Theatre boasts: 70 seat auditorium 50 seat seminar room Dedicated car park Bar & Coffee lo…
Phone: 01683 221770
Address: Old Well Road, Moffat, Dumfries And Galloway
Postcode: DG10 9AP
Area/Nearest station: Moffat
The Outhouse
Cool, arty hangout with cocktails, craft beers, live music, DJ sessions and beer garden.
Phone: 0131 557 6668
Address: 12A Broughton Street Lane, Edinburgh
Postcode: EH1 3LY
Area/Nearest station: Edinburgh
The Park Hotel, Dunoon, Argyll & Bute
Venue for the Dunoon Folk Weekend
Address: 3 Glenmorag Avenue, The West Bay, Dunoon, Argyll
Postcode: PA23 7LG
Area/Nearest station: Dunoon
The Pianodrome
The Pianodrome is the world’s first amphitheatre made entirely from upcycled pianos. Since it was built in 2017 it has become an iconic symbol of community and cultural resilience in Scotland’s capita…
Area/Nearest station: Edinburgh
The Pier
Boasting a panoramic view across the beautiful Loch Shin, The Pier is the perfect setting to enjoy brunch, lunch, weekend dinner with cocktails or coffee and a homemade cake. A warm welcome awaits you…
Address: Lochside, Lairg
Postcode: IV27 4EG
Area/Nearest station: Lairg
The Pierhead Tavern
The PHT in Lamlash has live bands every Saturday night and mellow Sunday afternoon music all year round.
Phone: 01770 600418
Address: Lamlash, Isle of Arran
Postcode: KA27 8JN
Area/Nearest station: Isle of Arran
The Polish Club
Venue for the Kirkcaldy Acoustic Music Club
Address: Bennochy House, Forth Park Drive, Kirkcaldy
Postcode: KY2 5TA
Area/Nearest station: Kirkaldy
The Print Co-Op
This is a small space so will be cosy and intimate but please note that capacity will be limited
Address: 299 High St, Kirkcaldy KY1 1JL
Postcode: KY1 1JL
