The biggest names in Scotland’s traditional music scene have come together to raise funds for the Eilidh Macleod Memorial Trust.
Eilidh who came from Barra tragically lost her life in the Manchester Arena bombing in May 2017 and the artists have produced the “Trad Music Lockdown Cookbook”, a collection of their favourite recipes.
Eilidh was only 14 years old when she lost her life in the Manchester bombing. She was a huge music fan and played the pipes in her local pipe band, and the Trust continues her musical journey by supporting music education for children and young people.
Artists contributing to the lockdown cookbook include Skerryvore (who secured a UK number one during lockdown with “Everyday Heroes”, which raised funds for the NHS), Tide Lines (who recently completed a sold out UK wide tour), The Vatersay Boys (members of the Barrowlands’ Hall of Fame) and multi award-winning Scottish supergroup Mànran.
With recipes from dozens of world class performers, covering “the pre-show”, “the support act”, “the headliner”, “the encore” and “the after party”, readers are guaranteed a fine dining experience and plenty of craic.
The “Trad Music Lockdown Cookbook” has already sold more than 500 copies in the first fortnight since release, and is available by contacting their Facebook page or by emailing donniemaroot@hotmail.co.uk
Commenting on the book’s release, organiser Donald Macleod commented: “This year has proven incredibly challenging for musicians and for charities and I am so grateful that they have come together for this cause, which hopefully hits the right note.
“Eilidh was an incredibly talented individual and I would urge everyone who is able to dig deep to raise funds for the Trust established in her name, which supports music education for children and young people.”
For more details, please contact Donald Macleod at donniemaroot@hotmail.co.uk or on 07900512614.