Highlights from A' Chiad Litir

Four fabulous songs from our 2026 Special Commission "A' Chiad Litir'' or "The First Letter". Curated and arranged by Josie Duncan also featured here on harp and vocals. Left to right the rest of the band are: Charlotte Printer (bass guitar & vocals), Jenny Clifford (guitar & vocals), Eilidh Rodgers (drums), and Chloe Bryce (fiddle & vocals). Also featuring a reading by historian and author Ashley Douglas. The tunes and songs are: Òran Diana – Josie Duncan Deò Ghrèine – Josie Duncan Poem 49 – Marie Maitland with soundtrack by Josie Duncan Dear Marie - Josie Duncan A' Chiad Litir was performed as part of Edinburgh Tradfest 26 on Monday 4 May 2026 at the Traverse Theatre. Sound recording and mix by Dave Keay, camera and direction by Sandy Butler, additional camera by Douglas Robertson, and production by Jane-Ann Purdy and Douglas Robertson of The Soundhouse Organisation.