Scottish Fiddle Player, Composer and Teacher

"Reid's single solo vocal is as bonny as her pretty face, and as for her fiddle-playing, it's a long time since I have heard something that makes me so astonished." Karl Dallas

Hello

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Recent News

  • Jan 09: Great review in 'The Irish World'

  • Jan 09: Breabach Spring Tour dates announced!!

    Yes it's true, Breabach hit the road again in March, with 22 gigs in Scotland and England. Book your tickets now to avoid disappointment!

  • Dec 08: Folking.com Review

  • Nov 08: 4 Star Review in the Scotsman!

  • Nov 08: NEW RELEASE

    Bridging The Gap

    My new album 'Bridging the Gap' is now available to buy securely via Paypal.

    If you would like to purchase a copy, please follow the links and I'll post you one!

    Listen to a sneak preview.....

  • 'At times cheerful and harmonic, at others almost discordant but still with a strange beauty, the performance was nothing short of wonderful....' Review by C. Byrne. Read more....

    '....an astounding set of music where classical, traditional and contemporary sounds fused together to breathtaking effect. All I do know is that as Reid guided us through these seven modes, I heard some of the most beautiful and uplifting music I have ever witnessed -- the lush melodies of the string ensemble being given a pulsating, vibrant heartbeat by the accompanying guitar and rhythm section. This was exquisite music, performed by outstandingly talented musicians. I just hope that Reid assembles her capable comrades in a recording studio to commit this stunning work to record.' Review by Mike Wilson, Greenman Review. Read more....

  • November 08: Breabach nominated for Best Scottish Folk Band!!

    Yet again, Breabach have been nominated for an award at the Scots Trad Music Awards. This year we are up for Best Scottish Folk Band and up against Session A9, Mlinky and The Chair. For more information please visit Hands Up For Trad. Thank you for voting and wish us luck!!

  • September 08: Greetings from Austria!

    Well I'm currently away on tour in Austria with Breabach. What a beautiful country! We are away with the Emily Smith band on the 1st Ever Scottish Folk Festival Tour and having a great time. Have a look at the Breabach website for more info on gigs and craic.

  • August 08: Up and Running with Paypal.....

    With Complements CD cover

    You can now buy my debut album 'With Complements' securely via Paypal. Simply follow the links and I'll post you one.

  • August 08: My new Fiddle!

    I recently treated myself to a new Tim Phillips 5 string fiddle and it's totally great :-) Not only does it sound and look fabulous, I also have a whole new string to play around with. To find out more about Tim's Violins, visit his website.