Swinging on Birches

Swinging on Birches is an innovative female powerhouse trio featuring Juliette Lemoine (cello), Madeleine Stewart (fiddle) and Heather Cartwright (guitar & vocals).

Weaving seamlessly between songs, tunes and close harmonies, the trio create lush, intricate soundscapes rooted in Scottish traditional music.Since launching in Autumn 2025, Swinging on Birches have had a highly successful UK tour, a sold-out performance at Celtic Connections (2026), and performed at the Groundbreaking Ceremony of the Dunard Centre.

Their programme features self-penned tunes from Juliette and Madeleine alongside original songs by Heather, interspersed with carefully collected traditional material.

Their music feels both grounded and exploratory, balancing rich tradition with fresh, contemporary energy."Three of Scotland's most engaging performers [...] have joined forces in some style" - Jane-Ann Purdy (The Soundhouse, 2025).