Rura is one of Scotland’s most renowned folk bands and among the most dynamic, avant-garde in Celtic music. Having won multiple awards and released four albums - one of which was recorded live at the acclaimed UK festival, Celtic Connections 2020, to celebrate their tenth anniversary - the quartet’s music is constantly evolving. From their foundation of blending the old with the new, ranging from classic song writing to refined, powerful arrangements, they excite and entertain, and have a sizeable, devoted following across the globe, among both the public and critics.

Jack Smedley - violin
Steven Blake - bagpipes, whistles, piano
Adam Brown - guitar
David Foley - bodhrán, flute