Folk Music Venues in Scotland
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
The Purple Lounge at the Anchor Inn
A great friendly pub in St Ninians with a function room plus darts, pool table & various events!
Phone: 01786 461559
Address: 51 Glasgow Road, Stirling
Postcode: FK7 0PA
Area/Nearest station: Stirling
The Queen´s Hall
The Queen´s Hall offers a wide range of events to tempt you all year round - classical, jazz, blues, pop, rock, world, folk and comedy. During the summer months we host events for the Edinburgh Int…
Phone: 0131 668 2019
Address: 85 - 89 Clerk Street, Edinburgh
Postcode: EH8 9JG
Area/Nearest station: Edinburgh, South Side
The Record Factory
Laid-back pub with an underground vibe featuring regular live music and a spacious beer garden.
Phone: 07774545065
Address: 17 Byres Road, Glasgow
Postcode: G11 5RD
Area/Nearest station: Glasgow
The Rockfield Centre
Oban Communities Trust was established on 1st August 2014 following a large community campaign to purchase and save the former Rockfield Primary School building. The local community identified a desir…
Phone: 01631 701921
Address: Rockfield Brae, Oban, Stevenson Street, Argyll
Postcode: PA34 5DQ
Area/Nearest station: Oban
The Royal British Legion & Gudgees Bar
Friendly Club
Address: 35-36 High St, Dingwall
Postcode: IV15 9SN
Area/Nearest station: Dingwall
The Royal Oak, Edinburgh
The Royal Oak is Edinburgh´s premiere traditional music and folksinging howff. Rub shoulders with the top names in folk music, join in or just sit and listen; sample a cask ale or a fine malt and enjo…
Phone: 0131 557 2976
Address: 1 Infirmary Street, Edinburgh
Postcode: EH1 1LT
Area/Nearest station: Edinburgh City Centre
The Rum Shack
Everything from Reggae to Ragtime, The Rum Shack hosts live music in our 200 capacity venue. We also host stand up comedy gigs, theatre performances, artisan markets and community based events.
Phone: 0141 237 4432
Address: 657 - 659 Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow
Postcode: G41 2AB
Area/Nearest station: Glasgow
The Scottish Honky Tonk
The SCOTTISH HONKY-TONK, also referred to as the SHT or SKONK, is located on the stunning Isle of Bute, just outside Rothesay, featuring rockabilly, country, blues, punk and rock music, various moonsh…
Phone: 07341 811278
Address: 23 Marine Place Rothesay, Argyll and Bute
Postcode: PA20 0LF
Area/Nearest station: Rothesay, Isle of Bute
The Stables, Cromarty
The Stables lie in a tranquil setting above the town of Cromarty, half a mile up the hill towards the top of the South Sutor.
Phone: 01381 600354
Address: Cromarty Arts Trust, Ardyne, Bank Street, Cromarty, Ross & Cromarty
Postcode: IV11 8YE
Area/Nearest station: Cromarty
The State Bar
Once upon a time long ago there were only two comedy clubs in Glasgow, one at Blackfriars in the merchant city and the other in The State Bar off Sauchiehall Street. Then the bigger boys arrived and …
Phone: 0141 332 2159
Address: 148-148A Holland St, Glasgow
Postcode: G2 4NG
Area/Nearest station: Glasgow, off Sauchiehall St
The Stove Network
The Stove Network is an award-winning arts and community project based in the heart of Dumfries High Street. We use creativity to bring together people and ideas, inspire and support new community…
Address: 100 High Street, Dumfries, Scotland
Postcode: DG1 2BJ
Area/Nearest station: Dumfries
The Tea Room
The Tearoom is situated in the main settlement of Port Mor and during the summer months is the centre of activity for both locals and visitors alike. The food is homemade and locally sourced (where…
Address: Port Mor, Isle of Muck
Area/Nearest station: Isle of Muck
The Tolbooth Tavern, Falkirk
Venue for Falkirk Folk Club events. Tolbooth Tavern is Under New Management! Inviting you to join us with a warm welcome, we offer tasty food and drinks at great prices!
Phone: 01324 633768
Address: Tolbooth Street, Falkirk
Postcode: FK1 1NL
Area/Nearest station: Falkirk
The Tooth & Claw
One of Scotlands best small music venues, playing host to bands and club nights.
Address: 50 Baron Taylor´s St, Inverness
Postcode: IV1 1QG
Area/Nearest station: Inverness
The Tower
Digital arts centre.
Address: 81 Sinclair Street, Helensburgh, Argyll & Bute
Postcode: G84 8TR
Area/Nearest station: Helensburgh
The Ukrainian Community Centre
Ukrainian Community Centre, available for hire. Venue for the Acoustic Music Club.
Phone: 07412 220027
Address: 14 Royal Terrace, Edinburgh
Postcode: EH7 5AB
Area/Nearest station: Edinburgh
The Venue, Dumfries
The Venue is a two-floored nightclub & live concert hall located in the centre of Dumfries (South-West Scotland) right beside the Rabbie Burns Statue. The Venue´s Live Lounge is open almost every F…
Phone: 01387 263623
Address: 6/7 Church Place, Dumfries
Postcode: DG1 1BW
Area/Nearest station: Dumfries
The Victory Hall
The Victory Hall is a well-used village hall which can cater for weddings, events, sporting activities and organisations.
Phone: 01631 720382
Address: Benderloch
Postcode: PA37 1RZ
Area/Nearest station: Benderloch
The View
The View is Oban´s largest independent restaurant, cafe bar and grassroots music venue.
Phone: 01631 569599
Address: 34 George Street, Oban
Postcode: PA34 5NL
Area/Nearest station: Oban
The Voodoo rooms
Postcode: EH2 2AA
