Halsway Parade 2017
A regular feature of the September nyckelharpa extravaganza at Halsway is the Parade – we all go outside and process, […]
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Hallsway Ceilidh 2017
I decided to dance at the Saturday evening ceilidh at Halsway rather than join the band! What whirling dervishes we
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Let’s Ride Edinburgh!
Let’s Ride Edinburgh – streets without cars 🙂 (also the start of the Tour of Britain, of course …)
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Maudie
I forgot to mention when we got back that when in Toronto 🇨🇦 we went (by chance really) to see the
Edinburgh Scandi Session 2
Another great Scandi Session today, the nyckelharpa had a great time. Really good to see Edna and Tony who were
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Busking at Porty beach
Just been busking at the Edinburgh Big Beach Busk. As always, lots of people very interested in the nyckelharpa. Also lots
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Steam Packet session
Another great session at the Steam Packet in Isle of Whithorn on Sunday with (mostly) the usual folk. Quite a
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Quebec City 2017
Our two night flying visit to Québec (vielle ville). We flew with Porter from Toronto city airport (Billy Bishop) and
Ontario road trip 2017
A few days touring in south Ontario with Malcolm and Steff.
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First Edinburgh Scandi Session!
The Victoria Bar people took a photo of us at the first session. https://www.facebook.com/victoriabarleith/photos/a.10152322094380379/10155173379170379/?type=3&theater
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Enjoying the Scottish summer
Enjoying the Scottish Summer (1) – G and T on the balcony! Chris, Marwyn and Fi at the tail end
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Näcken’s apprentice seen!
The “näcken” is a Scandinavian water sprite who plays the fiddle or nyckelharpa, luring people to a watery grave. I
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And of course it needs a real bow …
I simply had to have a go at making a bow. I’d saved a bit of branch from the tree
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Canada Day
Celebrating Canada with some poutine in Akva – can’t remember why Marwyn couldn’t get to this one.
Back from Sweden
Just got back from our fantastic trip to Sweden. Thanks to all who made us so welcome. The weather could
Travelling home!
Marwyn in characteristic pose at the Quality Hotel Ekoxen in Linköping.
Grattis på födelsedagen!
Marwyn and I were lucky to be able to attend Peter Hedlund’s birthday celebration – here is the master himself
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A visit to Nyckelharpverkstan
Kjell Lundvall in his workshop at Nyckelharpverkstan. Thank you Kjell for a wonderful visit to see (and play) your excellent
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