Music & Tales of Coigach & Assynt

A living landscape is more than just scenery; it is the interaction between people and place. Stories, music and song reflect these interactions, helping us better understand where we have come from and where we might go. Coigach and Assynt have a wonderfully rich cultural heritage – the area was Gaelic speaking until three or four generations ago and it has produced more than its fair share of musicians, many of whom have achieved national acclaim. The Summer Isles Festival, first held in 2012, showcases some of the best of this local talent, serving as an inspiration for future musicians.

The aims of the project are to:

• Produce a song and music book enabling musicians and others to bring old tunes back to life and ensuring future generations can access and use them.
• Unearth new material as well and research and connect existing archived information.
• Commission and record a modern piece of music, inspired by the area’s living landscape, to encourage our young musicians to promote the area through their music.