Unique festival celebrating Scotland’s forgotten instruments

Instruments such as concertinas and button accordions were once commonly played.

They’re a forgotten part of the North East’s musical heritage.

Instruments such as concertinas and button accordions were once commonly played in Scotland’s bothies, but have since fallen out of favour.

However, a unique festival in Aberdeen this weekend is celebrating these long-lost musical traditions.

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Last updated Nov 14th, 2025 at 18:59

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