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Scottish accordion and dance band music on CD, including Gordon Pattullo, Fraser McGlynn, Roya MacLean, Will Starr, Lindsay Weir & more.

Nick MacKay Highland Dance Band - Another Box Ticked

Nick MacKay Highland Dance Band - Another Box Ticked

A debut album from this master of the five row button box. Hailing from Caithness, Nick played for many year in the Jim MacKay Dance Band.
Nicol McLaren and The Glencraig Scottish Dance Band

Nicol McLaren and The Glencraig Scottish Dance Band

This band capture the genuine feeling of ceilidh, old time and Scottish Country Dance.
The Cullivoe Band - Hairst Blinks

The Cullivoe Band - Hairst Blinks

This famed Shetland dance band continue to be incredibly popular at events throughout Shetland and beyond.
Bob Lillie and The Kelvin Band - Sounds Of The Kelvin

Bob Lillie and The Kelvin Band - Sounds Of The Kelvin

An excellent selection of traditional Scottish dance music taken from two LPs recorded in the 1970s.
Iain MacPhail

Iain MacPhail

Latest release Reflecting On Rankine - also Celebrates In South America, From Highlands And Islands and The MacPhail Collection.
The Colin Dewar Scottish Dance Band

The Colin Dewar Scottish Dance Band

Colin Dewar's accordion-led band provide music for Scottish dancing.
Ian Hutson and His Scottish Dance Band

Ian Hutson and His Scottish Dance Band

A tribute by Ian Hutson to the late accordionist Jim Johnstone - a perfectionist in performance, whose motto was 'always play for your audience'.
Bobby MacLeod

Bobby MacLeod

The distinctive sound of Bobby's Highland-style accordion music evokes many memories - these albums feature some of his best-loved tunes.
Jimmy Shand - CD & DVD

Jimmy Shand - CD & DVD

Whistling Rufus is a selection of tunes from Jimmy Shand and his band featuring Jimmy's distinctive Hohner Shand Morino accordion.
Gordon Shand

Gordon Shand

The Gordon Shand Collection - original compositions for accordion, fiddle and bagpipes from the Scottish dance band leader.
Jim MacKay

Jim MacKay

Jim has led his own Scottish dance band for over fifty years, and some of his tunes are already played by other bands.
Daniel McPhee

Daniel McPhee

The button-box maestro of the far North, who can also sing a mean Country song.
Hector MacRae And His Scottish Dance Band - Hector MacRae's Tour Of Shetland

Hector MacRae And His Scottish Dance Band - Hector MacRae's Tour Of Shetland

With Mary MacKenzie, Alastair Forbes, Ivor Smith, Tommy Floydd, Lachlaw Campbell and Allan Ritchie.
Rob Gordon and His Scottish Dance Band

Rob Gordon and His Scottish Dance Band

These CDs show Rob Gordon and his band in fine form.
Bill Douglas

Bill Douglas

Vintage recordings of dance sets and solos from this six-piece band, as well as songs from The Camperdown Singers and Jim MacFarlane.
Garioch Blend

Garioch Blend

Hogmanay Party, At Home, Relaxing and The Early Blend.
Roya Maclean

Roya Maclean

Young Ross-shire accordionist, with friends.
Iain McLachlan - An Island Heritage

Iain McLachlan - An Island Heritage

Iain McLachlan's music comes as fresh as the sea breezes wafting over the Uist Machair - Highland and Gaelic as his island heritage. Master ...
Gordon Pattullo

Gordon Pattullo

The accordion maestro Gordon Pattullo plays all the popular Scottish ceilidh dances.
Sandy Reid - Words O' Wisdom An' Wit vol 1

Sandy Reid - Words O' Wisdom An' Wit vol 1

£9 Stories and poems in the Doric of North East Scotland.
Tommy Newcomen

Tommy Newcomen

Mists Of Time - the accordion sound of Tommy Newcomen, with scenes of Scotland.
The Strathpeffer Scottish Dance Band - Early Recordings

The Strathpeffer Scottish Dance Band - Early Recordings

Tracks from two early albums.
Alastair Hunter and The Lorne Scottish Dance Band - The Etive Selection

Alastair Hunter and The Lorne Scottish Dance Band - The Etive Selection

Music for country dances.
Scott Gordon - Melody And Rhythm

Scott Gordon - Melody And Rhythm

Scott Gordon made an impact on the Scottish music scene when he won the 1991 Scottish Junior Accordion Championship aged only 14.
Fraser McGlynn and His Scottish Dance Band

Fraser McGlynn and His Scottish Dance Band

The standard of playing and the supreme musicality of the Fraser McGlynn band make for absolute listening pleasure. Fraser plays button key ...
Peter Bruce - Purely Traditional

Peter Bruce - Purely Traditional

Sixteen tracks of traditional style accordion music played by Peter on piano accordion with Malcolm Ross on drums and Graham Berry on ...
Mull's High Bens To Ireland's Green Glens

Mull's High Bens To Ireland's Green Glens

Soundtrack from the video. Reels, airs, jigs and a few songs. Music played by Donny and Diane's Highland Ceilidh Band and The Full Steam ...
Mhairi Coutts - Plays For Reel

Mhairi Coutts - Plays For Reel

An excellent first album from piano accordionist Mhairi. With a grand mixture of reels, jigs, marches; Scottish, Irish and Continental ...
Davie Stewart - At Home With Davie Stewart

Davie Stewart - At Home With Davie Stewart

A grand complement of tunes, many written by Davie himself. Accordion, keyboard, bass and drums form the line-up, with marches, jigs, reels ...
A Selection Of Popular Dances

A Selection Of Popular Dances

Popular dance bands play popular dances. Bill Black, Peter Bruce, Davie Stewart, Jimmy Cassidy, Wayne Robertson, Steven Carcary, Donny and ...
The Brian Laurie Accordion Showband - Going Trans Atlantic

The Brian Laurie Accordion Showband - Going Trans Atlantic

Many well-known Scottish tunes are given the showband treatment by Brian's line-up of accordions, keyboard, bass and drums. The ...
West Telferton Caledonian Dance Band - Industrial Strength

West Telferton Caledonian Dance Band - Industrial Strength

Full of zip and pizazz, the band step out with a refreshingly different dance selection. The good old Gay Gordons to start, a waltz ...
Neil MacEachern - From the Banks of Loch Lomond

Neil MacEachern - From the Banks of Loch Lomond

The long-awaited album from this great west coast band. It captures the band's flair and individuality perfectly and highlights the ...
Ian Thompson and His SDB - Set Two

Ian Thompson and His SDB - Set Two

A splendid succession of classically executed Scottish dances for the cultured foot or the armchair terpsichorean alike.
Ian Muir and The Craigellachie Band - Blackwater Collection

Ian Muir and The Craigellachie Band - Blackwater Collection

Thirteen dances mainly devised by Alan Davis, and brought to life by two accordions, two fiddles, piano, bass and drums. A good mixture of ...
Donald Macleod SDB - The Top Of Ben Lomond

Donald Macleod SDB - The Top Of Ben Lomond

A ceilidh/country dance CD with a distinctive touch - many of the tunes are the bandleader's own compositions. Donald Macleod brings his ...
Andrew Warren - The Power and The Passion

Andrew Warren - The Power and The Passion

Andrew plays accordion, Highland pipes and smallpipes, and composes brilliant tunes. Scottish accordion and pipes this may be, but it's ...
Accordion Magic

Accordion Magic

Accordion Magic vol 6 and more.
Alex MacArthur and His Scottish D B - Buttons and Keys vol 5

Alex MacArthur and His Scottish D B - Buttons and Keys vol 5

A grand selection of ceilidh and country dances on this CD, the fifth in the series. Alex MacArthur and the boys are captured at their best ...
Eann Nicholson and Wick Band - Buttons and Keys vol 3

Eann Nicholson and Wick Band - Buttons and Keys vol 3

CDLAT003 Re-release of previously popular dance albums "Over The Ord" and "A Highland Journey" onto one CD. It features lots of country and ceilidh ...
Jim Cameron

Jim Cameron

vol 1 and more.
Jim Johnstone - Buttons and Keys vol 6

Jim Johnstone - Buttons and Keys vol 6

Jim has been at the forefront of the accordion and dance band scene in Scotland for many years, and has a huge loyal following. Jigs, reels, ...
Jim MacLeod

Jim MacLeod

Jim Macleod - Man Of Music and more.
Tam Reid's Ceilidh

Tam Reid's Ceilidh

Tam Reid and several other great Bothy Ballad singers such as Joe Aitken, Willie MacKenzie, and Anne Reid are joined by The Ceilidh Trio for ...
Tommy Darky

Tommy Darky

Tommy Darky - The Best Of Tommy Darky vol 1 and more.
Will Starr

Will Starr

The Early Years vol 1 and more.
Ian Holmes

Ian Holmes

Ian In Switzerland and more.
Jennifer Forrest and her SDB - The Skye Connection

Jennifer Forrest and her SDB - The Skye Connection

A first-class band with a tight, professional dance band sound. Jennifer Forrest (accordion), David Hume (2nd accordion), Graeme Mitchell (...
Alasdair MacCuish and the Black Rose Ceilidh Band - Stepping Out

Alasdair MacCuish and the Black Rose Ceilidh Band - Stepping Out

Superb new release from this excellent ceilidh band. All the old favourites played in Alasdair's inimitable and intensely musical style. ...
Raymond

Raymond

Dance Magic and more.
Paddy Neary - Accordion Magic

Paddy Neary - Accordion Magic

A legend on the box, Paddy Neary plays Irish and continental-style tunes with great panache.
Michael Philip Scottish Dance Band - Back On Track

Michael Philip Scottish Dance Band - Back On Track

Michael is indeed Back On Track - playing the music he is so well-known for, Scottish dance music. Many of the tunes are Michael's own ...
Robert Black - Breaking New Ground

Robert Black - Breaking New Ground

Robert is well established as one of our finest young accordion players, as winner of the Scottish Accordion Championship several times. Here ...
Richard Smith - Accordiomania!

Richard Smith - Accordiomania!

Richard has been playing the accordion since the age of six. This, his second solo album, was recorded when he was seventeen. He has won ...
Accordions Of Scotland

Accordions Of Scotland

Many of the best accordion players and band leaders from yesteryear are gathered together on this great selection: Jim MacLeod, Bert ...
The Bobby Harvey Band - Turnberry Favourites

The Bobby Harvey Band - Turnberry Favourites

Take your partners for the first dance: the Gay Gordons. Bobby Harvey leads on fiddle, with Ivor Britton on accordion, Jim Muir on piano, ...
The Bill Sharp Accordion Orchestra - Accordions Unlimited

The Bill Sharp Accordion Orchestra - Accordions Unlimited

Scotland's most popular accordion orchestra - with five British champion players - have performed on TV and in concert around the world. ...
John Carmichael and His Scottish Dance Band

John Carmichael and His Scottish Dance Band

Packed with a lively selection of the most popular dances around.
The Craig McCallum Scottish Dance Band - In A Different Light

The Craig McCallum Scottish Dance Band - In A Different Light

Great young band. Music that makes you want to dance. Originally from Orkney, now based in Aberdeen.
Manson Grant and The Dynamos

Manson Grant and The Dynamos

Manson Grant and The Dynamos - Greatest Gift Of All and more.
Jim Johnstone - A Tribute to Jimmy Shand

Jim Johnstone - A Tribute to Jimmy Shand

Having played in Jimmy Shand's band for a time, Jim Johnstone has been fortunate to gain an insight into a great amount of Jimmy's tunes. ...
Tartan Top Twenty - Greatest Accordion Hits

Tartan Top Twenty - Greatest Accordion Hits

All the top bands, and many of the favourite tunes gathered together into twenty tracks of great accordion-led music. Jim Johnstone, Calum ...
Scotland - The Dances and Dance Bands

Scotland - The Dances and Dance Bands

Ceilidh dances and family dances from top dance bands. Jim Johnstone, John Ellis, Glendaruel, Bobby MacLeod, John Carmichael, The Lothian, ...
The Auld Reekie Scottish Dance Band - Capital Reels

The Auld Reekie Scottish Dance Band - Capital Reels

18 favourite reel - party dances from a hugely enthusiastic band. All sets are dance length, many with encores. Donald MacDonald, Alasdair ...
An Evening With Orkney Accordion and Fiddle Club

An Evening With Orkney Accordion and Fiddle Club

Back in 1991 and 1995 the club members recorded two cassettes, tracks from which are re-released here. Waltzes, marches, reels, jigs and ...
John Crawford and The Gleneden Scottish Dance Band

John Crawford and The Gleneden Scottish Dance Band

It is great to hear this band brought back to life from old 78 rpm recordings. John Crawford (accordion), Michael Lumsden (second accordion), ...
Ian Cruickshanks - Lassie Come and Dance Wi' Me

Ian Cruickshanks - Lassie Come and Dance Wi' Me

Due to huge demand, this album is now available on CD. This is the album with the Gilbert and Sullivan tunes for the Fisherman's Reel, a ...
Scottish Sounds Of Yesteryear

Scottish Sounds Of Yesteryear

Archive recordings of Scottish Dance Bands.
Jimmy Cassidy

Jimmy Cassidy

Latest album Coming Home To Scotland from accordionist Jimmy Cassidy, plus three others.
Kenny and Kenneth Ritch - Just A Few Tunes

Kenny and Kenneth Ritch - Just A Few Tunes

Kenny Ritch from Deerness is without doubt one of Orkney's best known and most well respected accordion players. His repertoire includes ...
Ian Robertson and Rob Alderton - Double Take

Ian Robertson and Rob Alderton - Double Take

Ian double-takes on fiddle and accordion and Rob does the same on piano and bass giving the effect of a full band. The unusual ...
Derek Hamilton - There's A Ceilidh Here Tonight

Derek Hamilton - There's A Ceilidh Here Tonight

Step it out with a Grand March and a fine selection of popular ceilidh and old time dances. Twenty tracks featuring the multi-instrumental ...
Meoran Ciuil - 1998 Recordings

Meoran Ciuil - 1998 Recordings

Re-release of a 1998 recording featuring a fine selection of music played by two brothers from Inverness, Graeme (accordion) and Stephen (...
Sandy Nixon

Sandy Nixon

Scottish Dance music in invigorating style from the excellent accordionist.
Lewis and Harris Accordion and Fiddle Club - Our Favourites vol 2

Lewis and Harris Accordion and Fiddle Club - Our Favourites vol 2

Showcasing again the talents of members young and old.
John P and The Westray Band - Live and Kickin'

John P and The Westray Band - Live and Kickin'

The Westray Band has been playing for ceilidh dancing for 17 years now, and their lively sound always ensures a packed hall. With John P. ...
Dick Black and His Scottish Dance Band

Dick Black and His Scottish Dance Band

Latest release The Sound Of The Lothians (CD).
Allan McIntosh and The Heather Dance Band

Allan McIntosh and The Heather Dance Band

Allan Mcintosh - This Time Solo and more.
Bill Black Scottish Dance Band

Bill Black Scottish Dance Band

Bill Black is a very popular bandleader. Traditional tunes on button and piano accordions, with fiddle and piano accompaniment.
The Star Accordion Band

The Star Accordion Band

Six albums from the band.
Norman Mackay - The Perfect Squeeze

Norman Mackay - The Perfect Squeeze

Fantastically fast-fingered playing, great feeling and fun in his own compositions, Scottish and Continental styles all with his own ...
The Tartan Lads

The Tartan Lads

The Tartan Lads - Welcome To Scotland and more.
Sean Kelly - Scotland The Brave

Sean Kelly - Scotland The Brave

Well-known, and much-loved tunes from Scotland played on the accordion by Sean Kelly.
Ian Tonkan MacDonald

Ian Tonkan MacDonald

West Coast ceilidh on the box.
Bobby Coghill

Bobby Coghill

Bobby Coghill - Memories vol 1 and more.
Calum MacLean - Mull Holiday

Calum MacLean - Mull Holiday

Calum Maclean (1st accordion), Deirdre Adamson (2nd accordion), Dave Flockhart (piano), Mike Hardie (drums).
Chris and Julie and Nick Dewhurst - Crossing Borders

Chris and Julie and Nick Dewhurst - Crossing Borders

Fourteen toe-tapping tracks for Scottish Country dances where "any good tune" is required. Played by the Dewhurst family, whose highly ...
Fergie MacDonald

Fergie MacDonald

From the jam-packed dance halls of the cities to the overcrowded village halls of the West Highlands, generations have grown up dancing to Fergie ...
Graeme Mackay - Still Moments

Graeme Mackay - Still Moments

First solo album from this young but very experienced Inverness-based accordionist. Graeme plays some good-going Scottish tunes sparked up ...
Gregor Lowrey and Stevie Gillies - The Game's A Bogey

Gregor Lowrey and Stevie Gillies - The Game's A Bogey

Quite stunning, both in musicality and breadth, it includes Scottish trad and contemporary, Continental and various other modes, all with ...
John MacDonald - New Horizons

John MacDonald - New Horizons

Following in his father's famous sockprints, John plays the button box in West Coast style, but he does it his way. With keyboard and drums, ...
Lindsay Weir

Lindsay Weir

Scottish accordion. "A tremendous variety of music to suit dancers and listeners." (Andy Ross)
Focus On Accordion Music

Focus On Accordion Music

A grand mixture of accordion styles here, ranging from the guid old Scottish marches, strathspeyts and reels, through the continental Merle ...
Addie Harper Snr and Jnr

Addie Harper Snr and Jnr

Top tunes - great playing. Traditional dance band from the far north of Scotland.
The Wick Scottish Dance Band - Heather And Shamrock

The Wick Scottish Dance Band - Heather And Shamrock

Back to the good old days! First released in 1965, this recording of the Wick Scottish Dance Band brings back the old-style sound with banjo ...
Bill Powrie - The Bankhead Tapes

Bill Powrie - The Bankhead Tapes

Possibly the least well-known of the musical Powrie family, but a brilliant musician none-the-less. These homemade tape recordings of Bill ...
Bob MacLeod - Crossing The Minch

Bob MacLeod - Crossing The Minch

It may be 9 years since Bob's last recording, but he obviously hasn't stopped practicing between times! Bob, on button box, is joined by ...
Bobby Murray

Bobby Murray

Dance music from Stateside resident Scot, Bobby Murray.
Lee MacKay - The Splashing Rock Of Melness

Lee MacKay - The Splashing Rock Of Melness

A bit of a child prodigy Lee composed his brilliant title tune when only 11 years old! This recording features a couple of Lee's other tunes, ...
Colin Campbell (Oban) and Colin Forgrieve - Men Of Argyll

Colin Campbell (Oban) and Colin Forgrieve - Men Of Argyll

CCCDR06 Strauss waltzes, Gaelic airs and Scots tunes rub shoulders with the Dambusters March and the Teddy Bears Picnic! A great selection to show ...
Duncan Black, Marie Fielding, Owen Fielding - Tribute

Duncan Black, Marie Fielding, Owen Fielding - Tribute

Marie, Owen and Duncan blend their sounds in a remarkably sympathetic and structured manner, producing an album of wonderful music that ...
Frank Thomson and His Band - An Aberdeen Collection

Frank Thomson and His Band - An Aberdeen Collection

Music for twelve Scottish country dances to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the RSCDS Aberdeen branch. Frank Thompson (accordion), Dennis ...
Graham Geddes

Graham Geddes

The Best Of Graham Geddes vol 1 and more.
Melanie Simpson - Old Verdi

Melanie Simpson - Old Verdi

Prize-winning accordionist Melanie Simpson (nee Christie) from Easter Ross is highly regarded as a very expressive player. Melanie Simpson (...
Irvine Valley Scottish Dance Quartet

Irvine Valley Scottish Dance Quartet

Irvine Valley - Favourite Scottish Dances vol 1 and more.
James Gray - Piano Dance

James Gray - Piano Dance

As the title suggests, this is Scottish Country Dance music played on the piano. Simple, but effective. Eleven set dances, plus a waltz, ...
Jean and Jim McConnachie - Favourite Selections

Jean and Jim McConnachie - Favourite Selections

Old favourites from all walks of Scottish popular music with all those well-loved tunes that bring back so many memories. Highland and ...
Jennifer Wilson - A Dancing Master Remembered

Jennifer Wilson - A Dancing Master Remembered

JWPCD01 Jennifer has produced a superb album of the music Bill Ireland loved, in the solo piano style he so admired. Full-length dances played with ...
Jim Crawford - Matured To Perfection

Jim Crawford - Matured To Perfection

Light, bright and exceptionally musical, the sound of the two row melodeon will bring back many memories to those who remember its heyday in ...
John Douglas Scottish Dance Band - It's Just For Fun

John Douglas Scottish Dance Band - It's Just For Fun

Three accordions, fiddle, drums, piano and bass, and the voice of John Caskie too - a fine round sound from John Douglas and the boys with ...
Kenny Thomson and The Wardlaw Scottish Dance Band

Kenny Thomson and The Wardlaw Scottish Dance Band

Kenny Thomson with Scottish Country dance music.
KODA

KODA

Talented group of young musicians from the south of Scotland.
Music Makars

Music Makars

Catch The Wind (Scottish Dance Music) and more.
Charlie Abel - Wild on Accordion

Charlie Abel - Wild on Accordion

DRCD1046 This album gets off to a flying start with a cracking set of reels at breakneck speed. Charlie's accordion is backed by keyboards, bass, ...
Forres Accordion and Fiddle Club - 30 Years On

Forres Accordion and Fiddle Club - 30 Years On

30 Years On - and still going strong. Tunes old and new are played by current members, old and new! Presented by Andy Ross. Solos, small ...
Mrs Gerrard's Accordion Band

Mrs Gerrard's Accordion Band

Boxes galore, fiddles, drums and piano.
Alex MacArthur's Scottish Dance Band

Alex MacArthur's Scottish Dance Band

Old Masters vol 1 and more.
The Wyre Band - Next Dance Please

The Wyre Band - Next Dance Please

16 tracks of mainly trad tunes played in an old village-hall style suitable for ceilidh dances. Button key accordions front the band with ...
The Niall Kirkpatrick Band - The Iona Connection

The Niall Kirkpatrick Band - The Iona Connection

A five-piece band from the west coast of Scotland with bags of enthusiasm. A mix of old and new tunes are used for ceilidh dance sets and ...

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