# Event Details - **Event Name**: Far North meets Fun Fiddle - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 03 Oct, 2026 at 09:30 am – Sat, 03 Oct, 2026 at 09:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: A Coming Together ~ 2 Empathic Organisations ~ 2 Harmonious Instruments ~ 2 Duos ~ 1 Day of Workshops & Performances ~ 4 Brilliant Tutors!About this Event https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/54b7c980-9e27-11f1-86dd-a9509dccaf4b-rimg-w1109-h740-dc080808-gmir.jpg Meeting Again!After the great success of last year, Far North and Fun Fiddle are joining forces for a day of learning for intermediate and advanced players.2 Empathic OrganisationsWe are excited to bring our two groups together again. Traditional music, community, fun, connection and learning are at the heart of our organisations and we look forward to a great day based on all of this and more!2 Harmonious InstrumentsWe will be focusing on, Scottish Smallpipes (Key of A) and Fiddle, all day!4 Brilliant TutorsBrìghde Chaimbeul, Sarah Hoy, Fin Moore & Aidan O' Rourke...Brìghde hailing from the Isle of Skye has been making great waves in the traditional music scene. Developing her own style on the Scottish Smallpipes and pushing boundaries with her tunes and ability to mesmerise audiences around the world.Sarah is a native Portobellian, and is no stranger to both groups, teaching for Fun Fiddle and also at Retreats for Far North. She has been steeped in traditional fiddle music form a young age and currently plays with the fiddle led Dance Band, the Bella MacNabs.Fin also comes from a family of musicians and followed in his fathers foot steps, not just playing but also making pipes. He started teaching at the age of 18 and has played in many groups over the years including with his wife Sarah. They love the melody to take centre stage!Aidan is a master of his instrument and can be seen and heard in many of Scotland's top bands, from early Blazin' Fiddles to the amazing Lau. He paired up with Brìghde a few years ago to produce her first album 'The Reeling' and they have been gigging as a duo ever since.1 Day of Workshops & PerformancesWe will start the day by learning the tunes from the tutors of your own instrument before swapping over to learn from the tutors of the other instrument. In the afternoon, we can then use our set of tunes as the basis for the workshops where we will mix ourselves up to work with pipers and fiddlers in the same class. This year,we won't do the performances at the end of day.9:30 ~10:40 Class 110:40 ~11:00 break11.00 ~ 12:10 Class 212:10 ~12:40 Class 312:40 ~ 14:00 lunch14:00 ~ 15:45 Class 4 (with a short break)16:00 ~ 16:30 Playing Together Session2 Duos in ConcertBrìghde & Aidan, Fin & Sarah19:00 ~ 22:00 Evening House Concert and session, Portobello (Optional)An intimate opportunity to listen to these wonderful duos in action and then a session to end the day.And Lastly.....Food:The Potluck Lunch was lovely last year so we will do the same again this year. We hope to book Forrester's for Dinner for those who can join us.Costs:£80 full price for the full day (not including food)Discounted (Young Person/Low Wage) £50How to Book:You will be able book through Eventbrite by paying a £10 non refundable deposit.We will then be in touch for you to pay the remaining fee by BACS transfer.Any queries or questions prior to registration please get in touch here or by emailing farnorthretreats@gmail.com. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/54c9cae0-9e27-11f1-86dd-a9509dccaf4b-rimg-w1110-h740-dc080808-gmir.jpg https://youtu.be/gWl9shZGU30?si=9JnorbMafzeyrhXJ - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/edinburgh/far-north-meets-fun-fiddle/100001983711711128 - **Event Categories**: workshops, music, entertainment, potluck, concerts, meetups, food-drinks - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 1 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 11 hours 30 minutes - Location: The Wash House, Portobello Community Centre - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 11.55, max: 11.55, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Edinburgh - **state**: SC - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: The Wash House, Portobello Community Centre - **lat**: 55.9538765 - **long**: -3.1165256 - **full address**: The Wash House, Portobello Community Centre, 3 Adelphi Grove, Edinburgh, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Far North meets Fun Fiddle - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/7180c2536971231429a8c70cc75d2efb78c61147c80be3686f32bcf5bafee21c-rimg-w1200-h726-dcc0bba7-gmir.jpg?v=1779967272 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Far North meets Fun Fiddle being held? - **A:** Far North meets Fun Fiddle takes place on Sat, 03 Oct, 2026 at 09:30 am to Sat, 03 Oct, 2026 at 09:00 pm at The Wash House, Portobello Community Centre, 3 Adelphi Grove, Edinburgh, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing Far North meets Fun Fiddle? - **A:** Far North meets Fun Fiddle is organized by Far North Retreats. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Far North meets Fun Fiddle is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Edinburgh, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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