Fiona Dalgetty

Fiddle and Dance Caller

Fiona is an accomplished performer and, in addition to her work with Òr, she also performs with the Auld Reekie Ceilidh Band and in a duo with Borders accordionist David Nisbet. Fiona has performed as far afield as the USA, China and Eastern Europe and she has been featured on several television programmes including Jamie Oliver’s The Naked Chef, the BBC2 Mòd programme, and STV’s Ceòl na Fìdhle. Fiona was delighted to be invited to perform on Niel Gow’s fiddle at the Royal National Mòd in 2004.

Fiona studied violin from the age of 11 under local instructor Debbie Ross and regularly attended courses put on by the Gaelic arts organisation she now manages, Fèis Rois. Fiona developed an interest in the Gaelic language through her involvement with Fèis Rois and she went onto study Celtic Studies at the University of Edinburgh, graduating with MA (Hons) in 2005.

Fiona continues to be in popular demand as a tutor. She has previously worked as principal fiddle tutor for Lochgoilhead Fiddle Workshop, as well as leading workshops for organisations including, the Scots Music Group, Fèisean nan Gàidheal and local authorities.

Fiona is passionate about arts education and, in addition to her freelance work as a musician and managing Fèis Rois, she is an advisor to the Scottish Arts Council, and a committee member of the Edinburgh Youth Gaitherin. She also sits on a traditional arts working group that will make recommendations to the Scottish government on the future of the traditional arts in Scotland.