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Crafty Distillery supporting this years Traditional Music & Dance Festival

5 Jul 23
by Charlie McAdam
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The Trad Music Trust team and everyone involved with this years festival are hugely grateful to Crafty Distillery for their support. Founded in 2017 by Graham Taylor, Crafty Distillery has earned a reputation for delivering big on quality & taste.

Crafty is a unique and modern distillery, like no other. Set on a hillside with far reaching views to the Galloway Hills, their warm and inviting tasting room is the perfect place to relax and enjoy their range of tasty spirits. Every year they welcome over 25,000 visitors to learn the secrets of their process. Crafty distillery was designed to deliver a modern grain to glass set up which would allow them to create any spirit they turn their hand to. They aim to create an inspiring and unique home to celebrate their products and the region that drives their character. Crafty Distillery believes customers are the beating heart of their uniquely inclusive approach, ensuring they deliver on their mission; ‘To create tasty & honest spirits for everyone who likes a tipple’. To be 'Crafty' is to live for new ideas and elevate beyond the trends/norms of the distilling industry, so they can create world-class spirits & experiences for everyone to enjoy.

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Outstanding sponsorship support from Five Kingdoms Brewery

Serving local produce ensures that the project supports local businesses and the local community. A huge favourite are the beers from Five Kingdoms Brewery which are brewed in Isle of Whithorn. We are hugely grateful to Alastair and his team for their very generous support for this year's festival.  

12 Jul 24
Nathon Jones

Workshops at this year's festival

With so many outstanding musicians in Newton Stewart this weekend it would be foolish not to take full advantage, and we've done just that with a superb programme of traditional music workshops which are included as part of the Weekend Pass ticket, £10 per adult or £Free for under 25s.  

11 Jul 24
Nathon Jones

Highland dancing competition unable to go ahead this year

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the postponement of this year's Highland dancing competition at Newton Stewart & Minnigaff Traditional Music & Dance Festival. Continued funding cuts have meant some very difficult decisions have had to be made, however we do hope to bring this back in 2025.  

26 Jun 24
Nathon Jones

More Trad News

Trad Music Trust

The 10th annual Newton Stewart & Minnigaff Traditional Music & Dance Festival takes place over the 12th-14th July 2024. It's an incredible achievement. The charity has created a viable, sustainable, event that continues to grow and develop, proudly celebrating the very best in traditional Scottish, Irish and World music. Make sure you book early for what is shaping up to be the biggest event yet!

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