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HebCelt hails unique ‘culture bond’ with islands community

31 Jul 2025

Organisers of this year’s HebCelt Festival have hailed its unique ‘cultural bond’ with the Outer Hebrides after staging more than 65 hours of music over four days.

Headliners Lulu, Skerryvore and Tide Lines led an all-star cast in the main arena at Lews Castle in Stornoway.

But its reach extended far beyond the Castle Green with unique performances across the community including at arts centre An Lanntair, on the other side of the island at Breasclete Community Centre, the Hebrides People Visitor Centre in Harris, as well as family shows at Stornoway Town Hall and an abundance of street perfo...

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Laura Silverstone: I feel like my feet have barely touched the floor

10 Jul 2025

“I feel like my feet have barely touched the floor since the album came out,” laughs Laura Silverstone, “It's been busy, it's been lovely, I feel really grateful.”

Little wonder. That crowdfunded album -Heartwood - has just been added to the list of those eligible for this year’s Scottish Album of the Year Awards. She’s completed two European tours, played the US for the first time, reached the live televised final of Spain’s Got Talent, and performed at Celtic Connections.

Her newest music is also in post-production, recorded at the legendary Lipaka Studios in Germany with sought-after produc...

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