Eabhal have made a significant impact on the Scottish music scene with their vibrant and energetic folk music. The band’s distinctive West Coast sound and dedication to their craft have earned them a prestigious Folk Band of the Year and Album of the Year nominations in the MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards amongst multiple other awards and nominations over the past 10 years. The band’s focus on kinship and connection to people and land, elevation, journies and language are all reflected in their music and identity. With two albums and multiple singles, including the recent release ‘Faca Sibh Mairi’, the band have a wealth of music to play from. Current members Kaitlin Ross, Megan MacDonald, Robbie Greig, Nicky Kirk and Ewan Duncan bring their take on the folk music of Scotland, Ireland and the Gaelic language on the road in 2025.
Eabhal met and began making music together on the Outer-Hebrides’ Isle of Uist, taking their name from the iconic North Island hill.
Playing folk and traditional music from Scotland, Ireland, Asturias and further afield alongside self-penned tunes and Gaelic songs, they produce a melting pot of sound representative of their different backgrounds.
Eabhal were recently named Hands up for Trad, Battle of the Folk Bands 2018 winners at Edinburgh Tradfest. Having toured throughout Europe, the band are now working on their debut album which is set for release in 2019.
‘Eabhal are one of Scotland’s brightest up and coming bands that continue to evolve our music.’ - Angus Lyon, Blazzin’ Fiddles
Megan MacDonald || Accordion and backing vocals Jamie MacDonald || Fiddle and backing vocals Nicky Kirk || Guitar and backing vocals Hamish Hepburn || Bagpipes, Flute and Whistles Kaitlin Ross || Lead vocals