Talent of all ages came to the fore during Keith’s annual traditional music and song festival at the weekend.
An eclectic array of singers and instrumentalists participated in more than 40 competitions at a range of venues in the Moray town.
The 41st event of its kind in Keith, organised by the Traditional Music and Song Association, featured something for everyone and attracted a significant audience who lapped up the music.
Accordion results. Senior- Lesley Nicol, Rothes. Junior – Duncan Ritchie, Aberdeen. 12 years and under – Abbie Christie, Finzean.
Fiddle results. Senior – George Davidson, Ellon. Junior- Rosie Winchester, Keith. 10 years and under – Rosie Murray, Portgordon. Best fiddle, 12 years and under – Rhiann Matthew, Tarland.
Harmonica – Denis Shepherd, Aberdeen.
Diddling – Iona Fyfe, Huntly.
Recorder, 12 years and under – Cassie Findlay, Keith. Recorder group and poetry group- Cassie Findlay, Keith, Keryn Stronach, Keith.
Poetry results. Seven years and under – Kirsty Simmers, Keith. 10 years and under – Chloe McWilliam, Keith. 13 years and under – Dodie Simmers, Keith. 15 years and under – Eilidh Simmers, Keith. Senior poetry – Gary Stewart and Doug Stewart, Huntly.
Piano. 13 and over – Eilidh Simmers, Keith. 12 and under – Kirsty Simmers, Keith. Best instrumental, 12 years and under – Rhiann Matthew, Tarland. Instrumental group – Abbie’s Angels, Tarland. Freestyle instrumental – Lucas McIntosh, Huntly. Composition – Amber Thornley, Inchberry.
Traditional singing. Nine years and under – Abbie McWilliam, Keith. 12 years and under – Dodie Simmers, Keith. 15 years and under – Molly Riddell, Keith. Men’s singing – John Dickson, Tarves. Women’s singing – Moira Stewart, Turriff. Senior bothy ballad – Bill Gray, Peterhead. Junior bothy ballad – Stuart Veitch, Alford. Best local singer – Iona Fyfe, Keith.
Story telling. Senior – Jane Chalmers, Fraserburgh. Junior – Heidi Wilson, Rothiemay. 12 years and under – Molly Cole, Aberdeen.
Ian Middleton Trophy – Kirsty Low, Grange.
Anne Reid Memorial Trophy – Molly Ridell, Keith.
Mither Tongue Trophy for children’s poetry – Eilidh Simmers, Keith.
Charles Murray Trophy – Jamie Shwa, Strathdon.
Ray Angus Trophy for most promising fiddler – Dodie Simmers, Keith.