Specialising in bagpipes, guitar, and whistle, Scott Figgins is a passionate and innovative musician at the forefront of Scotland's folk and traditional music scene. He performs at the highest level and is also dedicated to teaching the next generation of young musicians.

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Scott is best known for his work with the fusion band Eriska, where he showcases his own compositions across three acclaimed albums. He also collaborates in a duo with Scott Garden, and have released an acclaimed EP together. As a sought-after session musician, Scott has contributed his talents to numerous albums and artists; playing bagpipes, bellow-blown pipes, whistles, and guitar.

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A graduate of the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland (2018) with an Honours degree in Traditional Music, Scott’s diverse performance experience includes performing internationally with the Red Hot Chilli Pipers, as well as alongside renowned artists including Phil Cunningham and Aly Bain, and the RSNO. In 2024, he was a semi-finalist in the BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician competition.

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Dependable and highly professional, Scott is available for solo performances and is always looking for new collaborative projects. He is eager to push the boundaries of traditional music, and is always looking for ways to blend genres and musical styles.