If you ask most people where they can hear Celtic music they would likely answer Scotland and Ireland. An increasing number of folks would also think of Cape Breton because of our living Gaelic culture.
It would surprise some people…
It is the last day of May and I have already started checking items off my summer bucket list of Cape Breton experiences that I previously blogged about. Recently I had the pleasure of visiting Glenora Inn & Distillery. What…
I once asked my Grandmother if she ever imagined that she would be celebrating her 95th birthday. Without a moment’s hesitation she replied, “Max, before you know it you’ll be 80.”
I was 32 at the time and thought she…
Spring is in full swing here in Cape Breton. There are lots of activities underway and many more coming soon!
Something new this year is the Music Camp on the Canal which was inspired by the week-long program of workshops and…
'Nuair a bha mi draibheadh air an Eilean Mhór an diugh ann an dìle bhàite, smaoinich mi air na h-abairtean Ghàidhlig a th' ann airson na sìde agus rudan eile… ach is tric nach gabh iad eadar-theangachadh gu 'n…
Cape Breton traditional music is often called fiddle music because that instrument usually takes the melodic lead with the piano as the chief accompaniment. Our music has been played on these two instruments at dances and house parties for the…
Now that it is almost May, it's time to start thinking about fall. Yes, I mean fall, as in the season that follows summer… what do you mean it's too early? Go away with ya!
Seriously, I love the spring…
O chionn ghreis chuir mi seachad dà latha ri teagasg òrain Ghàidhlig do chloinn aig An Roinn Cheilteach de 'n Sgoil Dhannsaidh aig Ceallaigh Nic Artair ann an Cnoc an Iar, Ceap Breatainn. 'S e dannsairean a bh' anns a'…
I made my first trip to Scotland in January of 1996. The purpose of the visit was to conduct research at the Celtic Connections Festival in Glasgow. My business partner and I had hatched the idea to create what would…
Readersdigest.ca (yes, affiliated with THAT Reader’s Digest) recently released their 8 essential Cape Breton experiences. It must have been near impossible to narrow the list to just 8.
Among the hiking and kite flying experiences are two very Celtic experiences…
