Scotstown dance band

13/6/25 7:30pm

Scotstown Dance Band an indie-ceilidh outfit from Scotstown, Sunart, west Lochaber. The band began releasing music in January of 2024 with their debut single Shawfield Greyhound Stadium

an original composition about the now derelict dog racing track in Rutherglen. Since then, the group have gone from strength to strength, with regular shows around Scotland and two further singles in 2024, Scottish Country Dancing and  Shinty and Violence. After a year of rotating line-ups, a permanent four-piece arrangement has now settled into place.

Brothers Jacob and Rory Green, vocals and accordion respectively, are the songwriting partnership. The rhythm section is comprised of bass player Freddie Patterson and drummer Archie Campbell. 

Having grown up immersed in traditional Scottish music, and since youth attending ceilidhs as a source of recreation, their music is unapologetically Highland. The accordion, played by Jacob Green, is a vital ingredient. But just as vital is the influence of guitar driven indie music. The songs are catchy and upbeat – and a few Scottish singalong classics are thrown into the set for good measure.