Iain MacFarlane & Ingrid Henderson

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Highly skilled fiddle & harp duo from the Scottish Highlands. Music, song, stories, and lots of laughter to be had with these traditional legends.
“Together these musical stalwarts create a stunning sound, reflective of the beautiful, culture-rich West Highlands that continue to shape them”

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DUO ALBUM - COCKEREL IN THE CREEL

Combining years of experience playing with bands such as Blazin' Fiddles and Cliar, multi-instrumentalists, and stalwarts of the traditional music world, Iain MacFarlane & Ingrid Henderson create a sound which is reflective of the stunning, culture-rich Lochaber area they grew up in. Based mainly on harp and fiddle, and mixing traditional and newly written material, they give the listener a unique insight into the rich history and music of the West Highlands.

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SOLO ALBUM: INGRID HENDERSON - Brath sa Bhuideal/ MESSAGE in a BOTTLE.

Through newly crafted music & song, ‘Message in a Bottle’ explores themes of ocean currents, migration, coastal communities & environmental impact as well as celebrating Scotland's incredible marine life and coastline.
Joining Ingrid on the voyage stalwarts from the Scottish music scene: Anna Massie (guitar/ fiddle) Megan Henderson (fiddle, vocals & piano) & Conal McDonagh (Irish pipes/ whistle) & Somhairle MacDonald on visuals

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Iain and Ingrid


Based mainly on fiddle and harp they combine years of performing experience and a genuine love and understanding of the tradition to produce a sound which leaves you enriched and enlightened.
They bring an absolute joy to their live performances, complementing each others musical attributes with intuitive musicality. Stories & anecdotes about the melodies and humorous recollections enhance MacFarlane & Henderson’s superbly fluent, always expressive and engaging music.
”Always a treat for the ears and the soul”

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Stories of the derivation of tunes and recollections enrich MacFarlane’s superbly fluent, always expressive way with a melody
— Rob Adams, Herald
Ingrid complements the playing with intuitive insight adding colour but never overshadowing the lead instrument
— D. MacNeil, Folkmusic Radio