We’re thrilled to have commissioned outstanding composer Lisa Robertson to composer a brand new work for the local community at this year’s festival- here’s Lisa to tell us more!

With thanks to Creative Scotland and the Hugh Fraser Foundation for supporting this new commission

Always a joy to play with Maxwell Quartet, especially when it's for a return visit to Loch Shiel Festival It's hard to believe that it's 6 years since we last played this lovely festival!

Join us Sat 4 May to hear our new work 'Glenshee' lochshielfestival.com/programme

We're bolstering Scotland’s diverse cultural landscape thanks to @tnluk in the latest Open Fund awards 🙌

More than £692k is being distributed to creative projects in Scotland to support work by artists like SOTUNDE, Alice Martin 🦦 and Loch Shiel Festival

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This year’s Loch Shiel Festival (1-5 May) will be a celebration of #ScotlandsRainforest . It brings together local communities, audiences and internationally renowned artists. Find out more buff.ly/3xI4XXC

The Maxwell Quartet are at the heart and soul of our festival! On Thursday 2nd May, the quartet host an evening of music and discussion at resipole studios and perform music by Haydn and Mendelssohn.

Seating is limited, so we recommend you book early:

lochshielfestival.com/programme

We’ve packed our programme full of new music this year- including a very exciting world premiere by Elise Haller Shannon, performed by the fantastic percussionist Colin Currie
Chamber Music Scotland @creativescotland

Have a nosy at the programme: lochshielfestival.com/programme

So delighted to finally be able to unveil our festival programme for this year. How much do you know about the temperate rainforests of the west highlands? Why not come find out more 1-5 May!

Roshven Boat House was full to the gunnels with folk for this afternoons performance by the Maxwell Quartet. What a treat to hear world class music in such a stunning setting.

Sunday night’s performance of Pilgrim Souls by Megan Henderson with Su-a Lee, Alistair Ian Paterson and the Maxwell Quartet is now sold out! We’re looking forward to a fantastic festival finale! #lochshielfestival

The Maxwell Quartet’s performance at Roshven Boathouse on Sunday is completely sold out! Looking forward to welcoming everyone at mid day for a wonderful concert. #soldout #lochshielfestival #chambermusic

And we’re off! Our wonderful Cèilidh of Calm opened the festival this evening with beautiful music, soothing breathing exercises and delicious cake. Our thanks to Duncan Strachan, George Smith, Rhona Coogan and Esther Swift for making the night so memorable! #lochshielfestival

Our festival starts tomorrow in Salen Hall at 7pm with our Cèilidh of Calm Music from members of the Maxwell Quartet breathing techniques with Rhona Coogan, stories, chat and tea with a focus on wellbeing. Please book ahead! All remaining tickets eventbrite.co.uk/e/loch-shiel-f…

We’re delighted to have Moteh Parrott at the festival this year in partnership with LiveMusicNowScotland, hosted by @UHIWestHighland Fort William campus, he will be joined for a special one-off evening by members of the Maxwell Quartet. Friday 5 May 19:00 - Tickets: eventbrite.co.uk/e/loch-shiel-f…

As well as evening performances we have a series of day time events, including a Yoga and Breath workshop with Rhona Coogan, a children’s workshop with Rachel Spencer and our annual guided walk with Dr Ian Strachan. Booking recommended, tickets here: eventbrite.co.uk/e/loch-shiel-f…

Delighted to have a feature on our unique small festival in The Times. Many thanks to Ashley Davies for the chat and write up!

This festival sounds dreamy. I spoke to Duncan Strachan about enjoying chamber music and more in unusual little venues dotted around one of the most beautiful parts of Scotland.

Read about Loch Shiel Festival in today’s Alba - in The Times and The Sunday Times Scotland.

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A wonderful opportunity to hear works by Brahms and Ligeti played by world class musicians The Maxwell Quartet, Su-a Lee, Marianna Abrahamyan Rachel Spencer and Anna Douglass on Sat 6 May at Glenuig Hall. ‘A Distant Forest in a Fairytale’ Tickets: eventbrite.co.uk/e/loch-shiel-f…

It’s just over a week until our lovely small festival kicks off for 2023. With a focus on listening and well-being, we have a programme of fantastic workshops and performances featuring world class musicians. Advance booking highly recommended - tickets: eventbrite.co.uk/e/loch-shiel-f…

We’re so excited! 😍🎶

Thanks for taking these @Mabrem