Festival weekend sees Killin alive with music
Killin came alive with music this weekend, attracting a record number of people – more than 1,500.
This year’s line-up boasted artists including Blazin’ Fiddles and Niteworks on the Friday, Peatbog Faeries, Mec Lir and Hò-Rò on the Saturday and a seated concert with Phil Cunningham and Aly Bain on the Sunday.
Not only was there music to enjoy by all ages, but also an array of fringe events on offer.
On Saturday there was a Highland Hustle workout, ukulele workshop and a craft fair with craft activities all day. The Sunday featured the McLaren High School Pipe Band parading down the Main Street, a community coffee morning with the local Community Choir and Killin Primary School Choir.
Festival-goers could also enjoy the open stage competition featuring several emerging artists from the local area and beyond. Katie Allan and Abigail Pryde were crowned as the winners, securing a spot on the 2019 line-up. Portnellan kindly sponsored the session tent this year, which was free entry for all throughout the weekend to enjoy The Camans, The Mocking Dogs and the Coaltown Daisies.
Award-winning band Elephant Sessions have been announced as 2019 headliners with early-bird tickets now on sale from www.killinmusicfestival.com Turn to p50-51 for more photographs.