Youth Fèis (April)
Fèis Rois an Earraich 2026 will take place from 6th-9th April and is now open for booking!
We have an amazing team of tutors at each of the three sites every Easter; and all information about workshops, venues, and booking can be found on the above tabs and on our booking site when booking goes live.
We also put on a community ceilidh in each location, which are open to participants and their families as well as the wider community.
PRICES & BOOKING
We have changed the format of these events to make them more affordable for families, and to reduce the financial risk to Fèis Rois in running these events at this time. Without the additional costs associated with running a fully residential event, we can make this week a “pay what you can” event.
You will see four payment options, starting with “I can’t afford to pay anything and would like a free place.” If you are able to pay more, then you will have the options to pay £50, £75, £100, or the maximum of £125. £100 represents a contribution of £25 a day for tuition from 10am-3.30pm.
We understand that some people will not be able to pay towards these places. We want every child to be able to access this opportunity, and you can choose your payment option at your own discretion.
If you encounter any issues in booking your place, please email Christian at christian.gamauf@feisrois.org who will be able to assist you.
All of our tutors are experienced, professional musicians, skilled in working with young people. We also have a pool of supervisors and volunteers who help our events run smoothly. Young people are supervised at all times and we work in accordance with Child Protection and Health & Safety Guidelines. Our staff are all members of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme administered by Disclosure Scotland.
We are committed to making traditional music accessible to all to eliminate barriers for participation. If you would like to talk in confidence about support for learners with disabilities or specific access requirements for your child, please contact Fiona or let us know in the booking form.
I thought the fèis was really good, actually it was great! I learned a lot! I met loads of nice people and had oodles of fun!
2025 Participant
We are very much looking forward to a fun-filled week of Gaelic, music, song, drama and art! Here are some key details for registered participants. Please note that this event is non-residential and runs from Monday to Thursday (not Friday, as in previous years).
Drop-off and pick-up each day
This is a non-residential event so participants will need to be dropped off and picked up each day. Primary school children must be signed in by a parent or guardian in the morning and signed out at the end of each day.
Young people in secondary school are allowed to arrive and leave by themselves but will still need to sign in and out.
Everyone should arrive between 9.45am and 10am each morning. Workshops finish at 3.30pm each day.
Fèis Rois staff will supervise all all participants and support with any difficulties that may arise during their time with us.
What to bring
You might want to bring the following things with you to the Fèis:
- A packed lunch each day. We are not providing substantial meals, but there will be fruits and biscuits, as well as diluting juice and water.
- A labelled music stand if you prefer learning with music rather than by ear
- A water bottle
- Something to write with and take any notes as you learn
We look forward to seeing you in Ullapool!
Leis gach deagh dhùrachd – with every good wish,
The Fèis Rois Team
Fèis Rois an Earraich 2026 will take place from 6th-9th April and is now open for booking!
This year’s tutors are Graham Mackenzie, Charlotte Mackenzie, Alison Mackenzie, and Siannie Moodie.
WORKSHOP CHOICES
Workshops will take place at Dingwall Academy (please note – this event was initially advertised as taking place at the Fèis Rois office but has now moved). Every child gets to choose four different activities, i.e. one from 1st Choice, one from 2nd Choice, and so on. The class choices are as follows:
1st Choice
Group work (S1-6) – should choose for 1st and 2nd Choice – Intermediate/advanced players only – with Graham
Art (open to all) with Charlotte
Keyboard – Improving beginner (primary) with Alison
Come and try Clarsach (open to all) with Siannie
2nd Choice
Group work (S1-6) – should choose for 1st and 2nd – Intermediate/advanced players only – with Graham
Art (open to all) with Charlotte
Come and try Keyboard (primary) with Alison
Singing together (primary) all abilities, including complete beginner with Siannie
3rd Choice:
Fiddle Come and Try (open to all) with Graham
Art (open to all) with Charlotte
Accompaniment and Arranging (for P6-S6 pupils playing any instrument at an intermediate/advanced level) – learn about chords and accompanying tunes with Alison
Group work – for those who already play an instrument (Primary) with Siannie
4th Choice:
Fiddle – Intermediate+ (Primary) with Graham
Art (open to all) with Charlotte
Accordion – Beginners (Primary) with Alison
Playing for Ceilidh Dancing – Intermediate+ on any instrument (P6 – S6) with Siannie
TIMETABLE
10am – 10.30am Arrive and whole Fèis song
10.30am – 11.30am First choice
11.30am – 11.45am Break
11.45am – 12.45pm Second choice
12.45pm – 1.30pm Lunch
1.30pm – 2.30pm Third choice
2.30 – 2.45pm break
2.45pm – 3.30pm Fourth choice and end at 3.30pm
Fèis Rois an Earraich 2026 will take place from 6th-9th April and is now open for booking!
This year’s tutors in are Kaitlin Ross, Ruairidh Mackay, Sophie Stephenson, and Calum Stewart.
WORKSHOP CHOICES
Workshops will take place at Duthac Centre. Every child gets to choose four different activities, i.e. one from 1st Choice, one from 2nd Choice, and so on. The class choices are as follows:
1st Choice
Gaelic song (open to all) with Kaitlin
Come and Try Fiddle (Primary) with Ruairidh
Step dance (open to all) with Sophie
Group work – Int/adv players only (S1-6) – should choose for 1st and 2nd – with Calum
2nd Choice
Music Games (Primary) with Kaitlin
Fiddle – Intermediate+ (Primary) with Ruairidh
Games (open to Gaelic speaking primary pupils) with Sophie
Group work – Int/adv players only (S1-6) – should choose for 1st and 2nd – with Calum
3rd Choice
Gaelic song (open to all) with Kaitlin
Fiddle – Advanced (S1-6) with Ruairidh
Come and try tin whistle (open to all) with Sophie
Tin Whistle – Intermediate+ (Seniors) with Calum
4th Choice:
Come and try Guitar (open to all) with Kaitlin
Tune Writing (Seniors) with Ruairidh
Step dance (open to all) with Sophie
Pipe Tunes (any instrument – Seniors) with Calum
TIMETABLE
10am – 10.30am Arrive and whole Fèis song
10.30am – 11.30am First choice
11.30am – 11.45am Break
11.45am – 12.45pm Second choice
12.45pm – 1.30pm Lunch
1.30pm – 2.30pm Third choice
2.30 – 2.45pm break
2.45pm – 3.30pm Fourth choice and end at 3.30pm
Fèis Rois an Earraich 2026 will take place from 6th-9th April and is now open for booking!
This year’s tutors are Anne Wood, Kim Richards, Artair Donald, and Joseph Peach.
WORKSHOP CHOICES
Workshops will take place at Macphail Centre. Every child gets to choose four different activities, i.e. one from 1st Choice, one from 2nd Choice, and so on. The class choices are as follows:
1st Choice
Fiddle Intermediate+ (all ages) with Anne
Ukulele – Complete Beginners (all ages) with Kim
Drama (Primary – Gaelic medium) – should choose for 1st and 2nd Choice – with Artair
Group work – Intermediate/advanced (S1-6) – should choose for 1st and 2nd Choice – with Joseph
2nd Choice
Group work – Improving Beginner+ on any instrument (Primary) with Anne
Tin whistle – Beginners (all ages) with Kim
Drama (primary – Gaelic medium) – should choose for 1st and 2nd Choice – with Artair
Group work – Intermediate/advanced (S1-6) – should choose for 1st and 2nd Choice – with Joseph
3rd Choice
Music Games – open to all levels (all ages) with Anne
Tin whistle Intermediate/Advanced (Seniors) with Kim
Script writing and filming (Seniors) – also choose for 4th Choice – with Artair
Keyboard – beginners / improvers (Primary) with Joseph
4th Choice
Come and try Fiddle (all ages) with Anne
Singing together – all abilities, inc complete beginner (Primary) with Kim
Script writing and filming (Seniors) – also choose for 3rd Choice – with Artair
Accordion – Improving Beginner+ (all ages) with Joseph
TIMETABLE
10am – 10.30am Arrive and whole Fèis song
10.30am – 11.30am First choice
11.30am – 11.45am Break
11.45am – 12.45pm Second choice
12.45pm – 1.30pm Lunch
1.30pm – 2.30pm Third choice
2.30 – 2.45pm break
2.45pm – 3.30pm Fourth choice and end at 3.30pm
As part of the Easter Fèis week we hold three community ceilidhs, open to participants and to members of the public – everyone is warmly invited, entry is free. It is a great opportunity to hear our tutors for the week in concert, as well as take part in some ceilidh dancing!
The Community Ceilidhs will take place in:
Duthac Centre, Tain – Tuesday, 7th April – 7pm
Ullapool Village Hall – Wednesday, 8th April – 7pm
National Hotel, Dingwall – Thursday, 9th April – 7pm