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Blazin' Bruce

English - Fiddle, Inverness, Scotland
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Blazin' Bruce · 2M ago

2012 Inverness Whisky Festival Ambassador

DR BROOKE MAGNANTI Perhaps better known as the formerly anonymous author, Belle de Jour, Dr Brooke Magnanti has a well publicised affinity with whisky, not least because it was through a blog post about the ‘water of life’ that revealed her true identity to the public. One of the greatest literary s
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Blazin' Bruce · 2M ago

Like whisky and music? Read on!

INVERNESS WHISKY TOUR – FRIDAY 6TH APRIL @ 7PM The inaugural Inverness Whisky Tour takes place on the evening of Friday 6th April where you will be guided around 6 infamous Invernsecky venues to try 6 infamous Scottish malt whiskies, along with a multitude of infamous Scottish musicians, before fini
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Blazin' Bruce · 4M ago

4 Star Review in The Scotsman

-Published 9th January 2012, The Scotsman- Bruce MacGregor, Christine Hanson & Friends: Kissin’ is the Best of A’ Brechin All Records £11.99 Rating: **** THIS admirable instrumental spree comes from Blazin’ Fiddles stalwart and broadcaster Bruce MacGregor and cellist Christine Hanson, accompanied wi
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Blazin' Bruce · 5M ago

There is no failure except in no longer trying

It is hard to keep cheery this month. Dark nights, freezing mornings, furious storms, and the endless pressure to spend, spend, spend!  Its been a hard year here at Bogbain. We’ve changed what we do. We had to. It’s taken me a long time to realize but the kids activity centre has not worked. To be h
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Blazin' Bruce · 5M ago

New Review: Kissin’ is the Best of A’

Album review: "superbly rugged and exuberant..."
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Blazin' Bruce · 6M ago

Awards season

We are really lucky to have been nominated for a few awards recently - Highlands & Islands Tourism Awards - Best Visitor Experience (Bogbain Farm) Young Highland Ambassador of the Year (Yvonne Murray) Scots Trad Music Awards 2011 - Venue of the Year – Bogbain Farm Live Act of the Year – Blazin’ Fidd
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Blazin' Bruce · 9M ago

Kissin’ is the Best of A’ – Album Launch

More extensive details coming soon, but for now: KISSIN’ IS THE BEST OF A’ ALBUM LAUNCH Bruce MacGregor, Christine Hanson & Friends Wednesday 14 September 2011 To celebrate the launch of Bruce MacGregor and Christine Hanson’s new album, a luxury Highland Banquet will be served at Bogbain Farm from 6
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Blazin' Bruce · 11M ago

Wild West Fest

The Wild West is coming to Scotland! Celebrating 200 years of Bogbain Farm, all budding Cowboys, Cowgirls, Mexicans, Tequila Slammers, Indians, Rednecks, Line Dancers, Rockabilly Hillbillies, Whiskey Drinkers, Rum Ravers, Carnivores and Teuchters are welcome to come and celebrate with us from 29-31
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Blazin' Bruce · 1Y ago

Bogbain Radio

We have launched our Bogbain Radio feature! As many of you’ll know, I’m lucky enough to be presenter of BBC Radio Scotland’s flagship folk programme, Travelling Folk, and you can read about what happened to another programme I presented on Radio Scotland, The Music Cafe, here. So, we’ve set up our o
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Blazin' Bruce · 1Y ago

Why tractors have feelings…

The Big barn at Bogbain is a truly inspiring room. Its got a character and “feel” that is so difficult to find in modern buildings. This weekend past, we had an 18th birthday girl using it as a  ceilidh room, two great pop bands followed on Saturday night and then Scottish Opera used it on Sunday lu
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