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Hebridean Celtic Festival
Also known as: Féis Cheilteach Innse Gall
In or near Achmore.
Hebridean Celtic Festival in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
Oliver Dixon — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Hebridean Celtic Festival is a place of interest in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom — drawn from open-data sources for visitor reference. See the linked Wikipedia article for the full description.
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Official information
The Hebridean Celtic Festival is a vibrant celebration of music and culture held in Stornoway, Scotland. Visitors can enjoy performances from a variety of artists, participate in community events, and experience the rich heritage of the Hebrides.
From the Wikipedia article
The Hebridean Celtic Festival (Scottish Gaelic: Fèis Cheilteach Innse Gall) or HebCelt is an international Scottish music festival, which takes place annually in Stornoway on Lewis, in the Outer Hebrides of Scotland. Headliners to date include Runrig, Van Morrison, Deacon Blue, The Fratellis, The Levellers and KT Tunstall. Many other acts take part in the event, including visiting international artists, solo artists and local musicians. The festival regularly attracts over 16,000 attendees and provides significant economic and cultural benefits for its host area. The main arena is situated on the Castle Green, in front of Lews Castle. Other events take place in the An Lanntair arts centre and elsewhere in Stornoway. There are also concerts in the villages of Borve and Breasclete in Lewis, and Northton in Harris.
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Background
History
The event was first held from 18 to 22 June 1996 and attracted a crowd of around 1,000 people who were mainly drawn from the local area. Acts at the inaugural festival included Dougie MacLean, Wolfstone and Natalie MacMaster, and it additionally consisted of lessons in playing the Celtic harp and singing in Gaelic along with performances of poetry. The second event was held from 16 to 19 July 1997 and additionally featured La Bottine Souriante, Alasdair Fraser and Kate and Anna McGarrigle. The Festival also offers workshops, street arts, Gaelic storytelling, language tasters, and opportunities to explore the rich culture and heritage of the Outer Hebrides. In 2002, the Hothouse Flowers, who…
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- Coordinates
- 58.2109, -6.3931
- District
- Na h-Eileanan Siar
- Postcode
- HS2 0XS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Na h-Eileanan an Iar
- Established
- 1996
- Official site
- www.hebceltfest.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q15223458 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Hebridean Celtic Festival (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hebridean Celtic Festival?
- Hebridean Celtic Festival is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode HS2 0XS).
- What is Hebridean Celtic Festival?
- Hebridean Celtic Festival in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Hebridean Celtic Festival?
- Drivers can use postcode HS2 0XS.
- When was Hebridean Celtic Festival built?
- Built or established in 1996.
- How do I get to Hebridean Celtic Festival?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode HS2 0XS. It sits within the Na h-Eileanan an Iar parliamentary constituency.