Àirdan

Àirdan are a rising voice in the world of Scottish traditional music. Their high energy grooves and dynamic arrangements see melodies and riffs juggled between fiddle (Paul Sinclair), accordion (Coll Williamson), guitar (David Lennon), and drums (Ewa Adamiec). Formed in 2021, Àirdan’s journey began in the heart of Edinburgh’s thriving live music and session scene, where their shared passion for traditional music - and for pushing its boundaries - brought them together. Their sound is shaped by the acoustic energy of late night Celtic sessions, enriched by influences from diverse roots and travels to far flung corners of the globe.

Àirdan have already made their mark with performances at iconic festivals including Eden Festival, Moniaive Folk Festival, and Knockengorroch Festival, and were selected as finalists at Celtic Connections' Battle of the Folk Bands 2026. In 2024, they celebrated a sold out run at the Acoustic Music Centre as part of the Edinburgh Fringe.

They released their debut album "Cosmic" on 30th May 2025 to critical acclaim. In Cosmic, Àirdan captures the spirit of a new generation embracing tradition, while simultaneously charting their own musical constellation. The album has been praised by audiences and reviewers alike for its creativity, musicianship, and joyful spirit. Cosmic was chosen as top Album of the Month by Le Canard Folk, while the title track was selected as BBC Introducing's Track of the Week on BBC Radio Scotland's Travelling Folk.