Lothian Gaelic Choir X Raasay Distillery – Saturday 18th April

Join Lothian Gaelic Choir and friends for their very special 40th Anniversary musical celebration in collaboration with Isle of Raasay Distillery.

On Saturday 18 April 2026, sail to Raasay from Skye on the 10am/1020 morning boat from Sconser for a musical performance at 1130am at the Isle of Raasay Community Hall. Hosted by renowned Gaelic singer Dr Alasdair Whyte, Lothian Gaelic choir will perform Gaelic songs led by conductor Angus Tully, alongside National Mòd Gaelic group champions Na Seudan.

In honour of Raasay and Skye Gaelic poet Sorley Maclean, there will be a book presentation of Acair’s ‘Na Bhriathran Fhèin’ by Ishbel Maclean with co-authors, Maclean family songs and poetry reading, and the choir will perform Maclean’s ‘Camhanaich’ with Alasdair Whyte.

Join us afterwards for a delicious lunch at the Distillery, and a chance to purchase a limited edition Raasay Distillery whisky bottling to mark Lothian Gaelic Choir’s 40th Anniversary.

Ticket options include:

• Admission to choir performance at the Isle of Raasay Community Hall – £20 per person
• Admission to choir performance at the Isle of Raasay Community Hall and lunch at the distillery – £35 per person
• For those who want more time to relax and explore the island further, Raasay Distillery has accommodation, restaurant and bar which is available to book on the website here.

Thigibh nar cuideachd! Come and join us!