Article
Barbican residency for Scottish Ensemble
Scottish Ensemble is set to bring a trio of innovative collaborative performances to London, as part of The Barbican’s newly-announced classical season for 2026-27.
16 April 2026
Creative Collaborations
We work with creative minds across genres and artforms to create new performance works.
Article
Scottish Ensemble to play its part in McLellan Galleries revival
Working alongside Glasgow Film and Articulate, a two-year pilot project will help to breathe new life into the iconic Glasgow landmark
17 February 2026
Interview
Alison Lawrance – a fond farewell
An interview with Alison Lawrance as she sadly departs Scottish Ensemble after a whirlwind thirty-three years as our principal cellist.
18 December 2025
Interview
Five minutes with… Sheila Colvin
Longtime supporter, and former SE trustee, Sheila Colvin opens up about her lifelong passion for music and the important work of the Calder Commissioning Fund.
27 November 2025
Article
Announcing our Spring/Summer 2026 events
Scottish Ensemble takes audiences on a bold adventure with new projects and collaborations and the return of the much-loved Concerts for a Summer’s Night.
6 November 2025
Article
Gordon Cervoni reflects on the impact of our Young Artists programme
Gordon Cervoni took part in Scottish Ensemble’s Young Artists programme in 2021 and reflects on the impact it has had on his career.
12 October 2025
Film
A snapshot of our collaboration with Donald Grant and friends.
This film gives a snapshot of the joy we found in making music together with Donald Grant and friends.
29 July 2025
Interview
Meet our 2025 Young Artists
Meet Annabel and Lauren, our Young Artists for 2025.
30 June 2025
Article
Announcing our Autumn/Winter 2025/26 events
Exploring the power and breadth of musical experience, we take audiences on a bold adventure with new ideas and collaborations and the return of the ever-popular Concerts by Candlelight.
5 June 2025
Interview
Five minutes with… Héloïse Werner
Meet Héloïse Werner, soprano and composer, who is performing with us this summer at Concerts for a Summer's Night.
12 May 2025
Interview
Five minutes with… Donald Grant
Fiddle player, composer and regular Scottish Ensemble collaborator, Donald Grant tells us a bit about himself.
18 March 2025
Article
The Law of Gravity in review…
Photos and reviews from The Law of Gravity, our collaboration with Blind Summit
17 February 2025
Film
Insight into The Law of Gravity
Scottish Ensemble cellist, Naomi Pavri and Blind Summit's Artistic Director, Mark Down offer an insight into the development of The Law of Gravity.
24 January 2025
Film
Announcing our 2024-25 season
A year of bold story-telling and collaborative musical adventure.
17 June 2024
Article
New research published on live music and mental health
Research identifies ways more children and young people in Scotland can experience the mental health and wellbeing benefits of live music.
21 March 2024
Article
Insight into the development of Impulse: Music in Motion
Jonathan Morton and choreographer, Örjan Andersson offer an insight into the development of Impulse: Music in Motion.
26 February 2024
Interview
Meet our Young Artists
Find out more about the 2023-24 Young Artists
24 November 2023
Film
Netherlands Tour 2023: Behind the Scenes with Scottish Ensemble
Get to know Scottish Ensemble's musicians as they answer some frequently asked questions about performing, touring and being part of Scotland leading string ensemble.
1 July 2023
Article
Everything you need to know about Folded Landscapes
A true testament to the beguiling nature of Erland Cooper, is our ever-expanding collaboratory project with him...
5 May 2023
Interview
Jonathan Morton on Goldberg Variations: ternary patterns for insomnia
Jonathan Morton reflects on Scottish Ensemble’s long-running collaboration with Andersson Dance ahead of the return of Goldberg Variations: ternary patterns for insomnia.
27 February 2023
Interview
Örjan Andersson on Goldberg Variations: ternary patterns for insomnia
Hear from Örjan Andersson, director of Andersson Dance on his collaboration with Scottish Ensemble.
25 January 2023
Gallery
Scottish Creations Exhibition
Explore a wide range of visual art, craft and film created by local artists across Scotland, including works featured in our Scottish Creations pop-up exhibition.
15 December 2022
Film
Stories from Scottish Creations: Dundee
"For someone who's had a brain injury, you can really feel like your life is going nowhere"
Issy Robertson, Artist
McManus Gallery & NHS Tayside Healthcare Arts Trust
Issy Robertson, Artist
McManus Gallery & NHS Tayside Healthcare Arts Trust
24 November 2022
Film
Stories from Scottish Creations: Aberdeen
“For me, my painting is an invitation to pause, reflect, and enjoy your time”
Ruth Simpson, artist
Ruth Simpson, artist
15 November 2022