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Eriska - Figgins-Garden - Red Hot Chilli Pipers
Sultans of Fling Ceilidh Band - McCallum Bagpipes
Isle of Arran Music School
Eriska are a six-piece folk-fusion band based in Glasgow. They are formed of:
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Scott Figgins - Pipes/Whistles
Aileen Sweeney - Accordion/Keys
Madeleine Stewart - Fiddle
David Small - Acoustic/Electric Guitars
Julian Pombo - Bass
Gavin Paterson - Drum Kit
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They released their debut album 'At the Wrong Gig' in 2018, EP 'Are We There Yet?' in 2021, and the single 'Kildalton' in 2023. These releases all contain some of Scott's own compositions and arrangements. Music and gig info is found at:
Scott Figgins met Scott Garden when they were both learning the pipes in the Irvine and District Pipe Band. Almost 20 years later, they have earned matching degrees; released an EP together and now tour together.
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In the duo, Scott Figgins appears on guitar, while Scott Garden plays pipes and whistles.
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They perform regularly together celebrating the musical journey they have come along. More info on their Facebook page:
Their debut EP "Horizonto" can be streamed on all major platforms or bought directly from them.
Scott became a member of the Red Hot Chilli Pipers in May 2022, and has spent time gigging with the band all over the UK. An avid fan of the band whilst growing up, Scott is honoured to be wearing the red sporran and representing the band as a part time member.
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In January 2024, Scott travelled to Saudi Arabia to perform with the band, taking the band's infamous bagrock music to audiences worldwide.
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The band regularly tours the UK and all over the world. Upcoming dates and tickets can be found at the link below.
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The Sultans of Fling Ceilidh Band
Scott is a member of, and the band representative, for the Sultans of Fling Ceilidh Band - one of Scotland busiest and most in-demand ceilidh bands.
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Comprising of pipes, fiddle and guitar; the band has a compact lineup but a huge sound. The band travels the length and breadth of the UK performing for weddings, parties and corporate events with their uniquely modern take on ceilidh classics.
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The band is represented exclusively by Hire a Band Scotland, with all booking information and enquiries being made here:
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Usually performing around 60 ceilidhs per year, advance booking is always recommended. Short term bookings are occasionally available.
Scott became a member of the McCallum Bagpipes team in February 2015 as a sales assistant. He is now a key member of the smallpipe department and deals with all sets of smallpipes, reel pipes and folk pipes produced in the factory.
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Scott is also involved in the design and development of new McCallum Bagpipes products. He made a new design of B flat highland bagpipe chanter as part of his dissertation which is now produced and sold worldwide by the company.
Scott started with the Isle of Arran Music School in October 2022, and works in the charity as Piping Instructor.
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The charity exists to provide free tuition and instruments to the children of the Isle of Arran. There are now almost 50 children on the island learning the chanter and bagpipes, an amazing achievement for an area with a such a small population.
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Scott is the Pipe Major of the Isle of Arran Music School Pipe Band, and takes the band to competitions and events across the country. The charity exists purely through donations, follow the link below to support this amazing project.
