shindy::arts - Manage a range of performers of folk and roots music, song and dance, and corporate entertainment packages. Details of ther artist roster, services, and merchandise.
Stoneyport Agency - Edinburgh based agency representing Scots and Irish folk music and some blues. Their roster and gig-list includes Eric Bogle, Bert Jansch, Dick Gaughan, and others. Contact details.
CTM UK - Agency for Celtic and world music. Profiles of bands and musicians on their roster, with news and tour dates.
Red Ferret Entertainments - North East Scotland entertainment and promotions agency run by Euan Martin. Information on music and theatre actvivities, with links to venues and artists.
International Ceilidh Collective - Musicians' collective provides music services with Scottish traditional music. Contact details and multi-media samples.
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