Hamish Napier joins Ewan Petrie for this weeks episode of "The Tracks That Take Us Back". Hamish is a Scottish folk multi-instrumentalist, educator and composer who hails from Strathspey in the Highlands.  An integral part of the Scottish folk and traditional music scene, Hamish has cemented his place as one of Scotland's leading musicians. After many years of living in Glasgow, and a year studying at the prestigious Berklee College of Music in Boston, Hamish returned to the Highlands to begin his ambitious 10 year project "The Strathspey Pentalogy", in which Hamish would produce 5 landscape inspired albums. This has resulted in the release of "The River" (2016), "The Railway" (2018) and "The Woods" (2020). With the later winning "Album of the Year" at the MG Alba Scots Trad Music Awards. Join Hamish and Ewan as they embark on a journey of music and memories for this week's installment of "The Tracks That Take Us Back". 

Jamie MacDonald joins Ewan Petrie for this weeks episode of "The Tracks That Take Us Back". Jamie is the fiddle player in one of Scotland's most exciting folk/traditional bands,  Eabhal. Formed whilst studying on Uist in the Outer Hebrides, Eabhal have already been nominated for "Up and Coming Artist of the Year" at the MG Alba Scots Trad Music Awards, as well as being long listed for "Album of the Year" for their debut album "This is How the Ladies Dance". A native of the Isle of Tiree, Jamie has grown up immersed in the music and culture of the island and plays with a distinct island style. Alongside Eabhal, Jamie also works for Tiree's annual music festival, TMF. Listen as Jamie and Ewan go on an adventure to the Inner Hebrides, Outer Hebrides and the mainland through the memorable choices of Jamie on "The Tracks That Take Us Back". 

Alice Marra joins Ewan Petrie for this weeks episode of "The Tracks That Take Us Back". Best known as being a singer in the indie/pop band "The Hazey Janes", Alice has enjoyed recording and performing success across the world. It was perhaps written in the stars that Alice would thrive within the music industry given that her father is one of Scotland's greatest ever songwriters, Michael Marra. Known as the "Bard of Dundee" Michael's musical legacy firmly places him as one of Scotland's most unique, imaginative and precious treasures. Join us for a very special installment of the show as Alice crafts her wonderful choices around the influence, and undeniable genius, of her father on "The Tracks That Take Us Back". 

Roddy Woomble joins Ewan Petrie for this weeks episode of "The Tracks That Take Us Back". Best known for being the lead singer of Idlewild, Roddy has established himself as one of Scotland's greatest musical exports. In a career that has spanned over 25 years, Idlewild have released numerous studio albums, toured all over the globe and have become one of the most successful Scottish bands to grace the global music scene. Alongside Idlewild, Roddy has embarked on numerous solo projects and most recently, released his new album “Lo! Soul”. Join us as we set off on a musical journey around Scotland filled with nostalgia and adventure, as we explore Roddy Woomble’s choices on “The Tracks That Take Us Back”.

Roseanne Reid joins Ewan Petrie for this weeks episode of "The Tracks That Take Us Back". Roseanne has quickly been making her mark in the world of folk/roots music. The blistering start she has made to her songwriting career has already gained her a nomination at the prestigious BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards. Her remarkable talent for capturing beautiful melodies has seen her gain a legion of fans including Americana legend Steve Earle, who features on Roseanne's debut album "Trails". Being the eldest daughter of Craig Reid of the Proclaimers, music has always played a key role in Roseanne's life but her unique and distinct sound has made it clear that her music (and not her family connections) will do the talking. Listen as Roseanne take us on a tour through Scotland, highlighting the precious memories and stories that accompany her choices on "The Tracks That Take Us Back". 

John Rush joins Ewan Petrie for this weeks episode of "The Tracks That Take Us Back". John is a Glasgow based singer/songwriter with a sound described as "folk tinged pop". Originally from Paisley, John has been honing his craft for many years and 2019 saw the release of his stunning debut album "Beneath The Apple Tree". That same year also saw John sell out his first headline show at Room 2 in Glasgow, adding another impressive venue to the list of locations that John has performed at across the city including the Barrowlands, the O2 Academy and the Royal Concert Hall. As we look towards more positive days post pandemic, the future looks exciting for John with a new album on the way and a host festival appearances in 2021/2022. Listen as John opens the door to a series of important memories, in the places that he holds dearest to him. From childhood memories in Paisley to sunny days in Queens Park, it's a real pleasure to welcome John Rush to "The Tracks That Take Us Back". 

Alasdair Fraser joins Ewan Petrie for this weeks episode of "The Tracks That Take Us Back". Alasdair is one of the most respected and celebrated fiddle players on both sides of the Atlantic. Born in Clackmannan, Alasdair's love affair with Scottish traditional music started at an early age and continued to blossom through his teenage years into adulthood. Having initially pursued a career in science, Alasdair made the decision to follow his dream and embark on a career in music. This decision has led to a stellar career involving countless high points, from numerous studio albums and awards to performing all over the world. Enjoy reveling in Alasdair's wonderful knowledge of Scotland as we explore the memories that have remained with him over many decades, created in the country he holds closest to his heart.  

Callum Cronin joins Ewan Petrie for this weeks episode of "The Tracks That Take Us Back". Callum is the guitar/ bass player for Heron Valley and graduated from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland before furthering his studies on the Master of Music programme at the Royal Northern College of Music. Heron Valley are an energy fuelled, traditional band that hail from a variety of places across Scotland. Over the past 5 years they have established themselves as one of the most exciting traditional bands to arrive on the Scottish music scene, managing to perform, and gain a following, all over the world. Alongside being a member of Heron Valley Callum has also enjoyed a varied career as a freelance double bassist and bass guitarist, performing as part of orchestras, contemporary music ensembles, musical theatre bands, jazz bands and traditional music groups. Listen as we jump into Callum’s favourite memories from his chosen Scottish locations and enjoy the music that helps bring these memories flooding back. From the long awaited freedom that passing your driving test brings a teenager in rural Scotland to rediscovering "home" during the lockdown, enjoy delving into Callum's choices on "The Tracks That Take Us Back". 

Bow Anderson joins Ewan Petrie for this weeks episode of "The Tracks That Take Us Back". Bow is undeniably one of the most exciting talents to emerge from Scotland in the last few years.  Signed to music giants Universal, Bow released her debut single "Sweater" in March 2020 and it has since amassed over 4 million streams online. Born and bred in Edinburgh, Bow attended Portobello High School before moving to London to study at the BIMM Institute, the music school that has seen the likes of George Ezra and James Bay pass through its doors. Since graduating Bow has begun putting her stamp on the music scene and she has gained an army of loyal fans including Cyndi Lauper and Elton John. Described by the Guardian Guide as "tear stained soul" and by Notion as "powerful vocals astride feisty pop melodies", it's only a matter of time before Bow becomes a household name. From learning dance routines at one of Edinburgh's most famous locations to belting out a "Scottish classic" at house parties, listen as Bow takes us back to some of her favourite childhood memories on "The Tracks That Take Us Back". 

Bruce MacGregor joins Ewan Petrie for this weeks episode of "The Tracks That Take Us Back". Bruce is one of Scotland's most talented and celebrated fiddle players. He is the founding member of multi-award winning group, Blazin Fiddles. Described as "the Led Zeppelin of the folk world" by the Scotsman, Blazin Fiddles have won numerous awards over the years including the MG Alba Scots Trad Music Awards for "Best Live Act", "Album of the Year" and "Folk Band of the Year". A man with many strings to his bow, Bruce has also established a hugely successful music school called "Blazin in Beauly", helping to inspire the next generation of traditional musicians. Alongside this Bruce also presents "Travelling Folk" on BBC Radio Scotland, a show that celebrates the very best of folk and roots music from all over the world. From using the Highlands of Scotland as his very own playground in his youth to witnessing Scotland achieve many countless rousing moments at Murrayfield Stadium, listen as Bruce generously offers us an insight into his remarkable life through his brilliant choices of places and songs on "The Tracks That Take Us Back". 

Iona Fyfe joins Ewan Petrie for this weeks episode of "The Tracks That Take Us Back". Iona grew up in Huntly and developed a passion for singing from a young age, taking inspiration from the rich culture of the North East of Scotland. Iona then went on to study traditional music at the prestigious Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, graduating with a first class honours in 2019. Iona has established herself as one of the most exciting new talents of the Scottish traditional music scene. 2018 saw her win the MG Alba Scots Trad Music Award for "Scots Singer of the Year", as well as being nominated for "One to Watch" and "Best Live Performance" at the Sunday Herald Scottish Culture Awards. Recently Iona was involved in a very successful campaign to persuade music streaming giants Spotify to recognise Scots as on official language. With the wind well and truly in her sails,  2021 looks set to be another brilliant year for Iona, with new music being released in April. Enjoy listening to Iona as she takes us on a magical journey through her favourite places in Scotland; filled with culture, history, humour and heart. There's even a special mention for a local delicacy that warms the heart of anybody from the North East of Scotland...

Karine Polwart joins Ewan Petrie for this weeks episode of "The Tracks That Take Us Back". Karine is a multi-award winning songwriter and musician, as well as a theatre maker, storyteller, spoken word performer and author. Prior to her music career, Karine gained a first class honours degree in Philosophy from the University of Dundee and spent her early adult life working for the Scottish Women's Aid Movement. Fortunately for us, Karine decided to pursue music full time in 2000 as the lead singer of the highly successful Scottish band "Malinky". The release of her debut solo album "Faultlines" soon followed and helped propel Karine's career to new heights, winning 3 awards at the 2005 BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards. Numerous career highlights have since followed, helping to cement Karine's place as one of the finest singer/songwriters on the folk music scene.  Listen as Karine allows us to walk in her footsteps through her wonderful recollections of dear memories and stories from her life and career to date. From discussing the genius of the "Bard of Dundee" Michael Marra to reliving moments from her childhood of growing up near Banknock in Stirlingshire, Karine will take you on a trip down memory lane with her choices on "The Tracks That Take Us Back". 

Gary Innes joins Ewan Petrie for this weeks episode of "The Tracks That Take Us Back". A man of many talents, Gary has had a remarkable career. As a founding member of the multi-award winning Scottish group Manran, Gary has been at the forefront of the Scottish traditional music scene for over two decades. Winner of the MG Alba Scots Trad Music Award for instrumentalist of the year, music has taken Gary all over the world and he has performed in a staggering 30 countries world wide. Alongside Manran, Gary has carved out an extremely successful career in broadcasting. 2016 saw him take over from Robbie Shepherd to present "Take The Floor" on BBC Radio Scotland and in 2020, he was given his own show called "Your Requests". Speaking of Gary's achievements, it would be criminal not to mention his time as a professional shinty player. Gary is one of the few players to hold every senior medal in the game and won the famous Camanachd Cup with his team Fort William on 5 occasions. His iconic status in the game led to Runrig using an image of Gary in action on their 2007 album "Everything You See". Listen as Gary takes us on a whirlwind journey through some of his favourite career highlights, his childhood memories and the place he now calls "home". With an infectious spirit and a glowing personality, Gary will have you smiling from ear to ear as we discuss his choices on "The Tracks That Take Us Back". 

Gavin Mitchell joins Ewan Petrie for this weeks episode of "The Tracks That Take Us Back". Gavin is one of Scotland's most recognisable actors having had an extremely successful and varied career over the past 30 years. Gavin is best known for playing "Boaby the Barman" in Scottish comedy programme "Still Game", a role that he played across all 9 seasons of the show and over a 17 year period. "Still Game" achieved unparalleled success during its time on our screens, winning numerous awards. A particular highlight of the show's success was its record breaking stint of live shows at the Hydro in Glasgow. A run that saw the cast perform a phenomenal 51 shows in total, to a staggering audience number of over 12,000 people each night. Alongside his acting career, Gavin is also a big advocate for raising awareness around mental illness. In 2019 he was given an honoree doctorate degree from Glasgow Caledonian University for his outstanding contribution to the television and media industry, together with his commitment to mental health awareness. Listen as Gavin tells us all about his special journey with "Still Game", his beautiful friendship with Hollywood legend Robin Williams and his early years at the Citizens theatre in Glasgow. Go on a journey filled with humour and heart, as we explore Gavin's choices for "The Tracks That Take Us Back". 

Adam Holmes joins host Ewan Petrie for this weeks episode of "The Tracks That Take Us Back". Ever since taking up music full time at the age of 20, Adam has been a constant force in the U.K folk scene. Prior to the release of his debut album "Heirs and Graces" in 2014, Adam had already been a finalist at the 2009 Celtic Connections Young Traditional Musician of the Year competition, as well as landing himself a nomination for "Best Newcomer" at the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards in 2011. "Heirs and Graces" went on to catapult Adam's career to the next level, as it was named one of the Telegraph's "Best Folk Albums" of 2014. Adam followed this up with the release of Brighter Still (2016) and Midnight Milk (2017), with both albums bringing numerous award nominations and widespread critical acclaim. Join us as we talk about Adam's new album "Dreamweaver", his musical inspirations including John Prine & Townes Van Zandt and a mutual love for the legendary "Cal-Mac N' Cheese". Get ready to go on a musical journey through the mind and memories of Adam Holmes, as we discover his choices on "The Tracks That Take Us Back". 

Beth Malcolm joins host Ewan Petrie for this weeks "The Tracks That Take Us Back".  Beth is currently one of the rising stars of the Scottish folk music scene. Her beautiful and distinct voice, alongside her undeniable songwriting talent, has firmly placed her as "one to watch" and a performer who will undoubtedly grow from strength to strength in the coming years. In 2019 she won the Edinburgh Folk Club's songwriting competition and followed this up by winning a "Danny" award at Celtic Connections in January 2020. An award that is reserved for only the most exciting emerging new talent.  Most recently she was named a winner of the Feis Rois and Nature Scot's, "In Tune with Nature" competition for her stunning song, "Leavin' Loch Leven". Beth then takes us on a whistle stop tour to some of Scotland's most stunning locations, as she shares her wonderful memories of the places that mean the most to her and the songs that bring these memories flooding back. From being a "puff-a-box" world champion to experiencing fuzzy headed sessions on the ferry back from Orkney, get ready for a journey filled with humour, variety and heart as we explore Beth Malcolm's choices on "The Tracks That Take Us Back".

Karen Matheson O.B.E joins host, Ewan Petrie, for this weeks "The Tracks That Take Us Back". Karen Matheson is arguably one of the most recognisable and distinct voices to have blessed the Scottish music scene. As the lead singer of legendary Scots band "Capercaillie" Karen has had a stellar career in which she sold over 3 million albums, performed in over 30 countries and even found time to star alongside Liam Nesson and Jessica Lang in Hollywood blockbuster "Rob Roy". Alongside "Capercaillie", Karen has had a remarkable solo career with numerous highlights including 4 critically acclaimed albums, being made an Order of the British Empire and performing to a televised audience of over 600 million people at the closing ceremony of the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow in 2014. Join us as we talk about Karen's new album "Still Time" and her career to date. Karen then transports us back through an array of priceless memories to the locations in Scotland that she cherishes most.  Allow yourself to become a part of Karen's memories through the music that brings these memories back to life, as we explore Karen's choices on "The Tracks That Take Us Back".

Singer/ Songwriter Paul Mckenna (The Paul Mckenna Band) joins host, Ewan Petrie, for this weeks "The Tracks That Take Us Back". Described by the New York Times as “The best folk band to have come out of Scotland in the last twenty years”, The Paul Mckenna Band have established themselves as one of the great bands to grace the Scottish Folk music scene. Listen as Paul tells us about his new single "Home", a beautiful love letter to the city of Glasgow, and then takes us on a journey through some of his most treasured memories of Scotland via the songs that have become the soundtrack to these special moments. From escaping Australia because of the impending lockdown to reminiscing about Scotland's finest folk festivals, enjoy listening to Paul share his wonderful stories on "The Tracks That Take Us Back".

Charlene Boyd (River City, The Trial of Christine Keeler) joins host, Ewan Petrie, for this weeks "The Tracks That Take Us Back". Listen as Charlene takes us on a journey through her favourite Scottish places that evoke precious memories. Charlene is a natural and infectious story teller, who instantly captures the imagination. Charlene also chooses the music that has become the soundtrack to these beautiful moments. Sit back, relax and enjoy Charlene Boyd choosing "The Tracks That Take Us Back".

Actor James Rottger (Gary: Tank Commander, River City, The Nest) joins host, Ewan Petrie, for this weeks "The Tracks That Take Us Back". Listen as James takes us on a journey through his favourite Scottish places, the memories he associates with each destination and the music that has become the soundtrack to these precious moments. From where to find the best sausage roll in Scotland to one of the most idyllic wild swimming spots in the Highlands, get swept away in the memories and music from James Rottger's "The Tracks That Take Us Back".