Ronan Martin from Skye accompanied by Jonny Hardie on guitar.

This album was created during four special days at Jonny’s family home in Strathdon where we played ‘live’.  The aim was to capture the energy of the Highland fiddle and the atmosphere of our historic surroundings.  This approach to traditional music has resulted in a fresh and dynamic recording.

The Hens March, Model T Jig, Isabelle Blackley

The New House in St Peter’s - sample

Put Me in the Big Chest - sample

Cha tòir Iain Mòr an nighean dhomh - sample

Original music and songs commisioned to celebrate Talla Ratharsair (Raasay Hall)

"Some of Scotland's finest musicians grace this remarkable CD. Their contributions coupled with the producer's skilled input, have produced an album of great diversity and quality which the listener will find to be a sheer delight. It is entirely fitting that this product has been inspired by the Isle Of Raasay, an Island which is itself diverse and beautiful and which has a rich musical heritage." Cailean Maclean.

Brochel Castle - sample

The Road to Arnish - sample

Scottish Fiddling from the Isle of Skye.

“While older Scottish musicians ponder what might become of Scottish fiddling, its tenderness is safe in the hands of Ronan Martin” Fiddler Magazine (USA) 

“Unpretentious and never rushed, he plays the classic dance music of the north and west with toe-tapping energy and considerable finesse. These strathspeys, marches, reels, jigs and smattering of slow airs are brimful of character.”
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