Braemar Folk Festival 2026 - Ellie Beaton and Staran

Ellie Beaton is an award-winning Folk Singer hailing from Rothienorman in the North East of Scotland. With a commanding voice that ripples with warmth and confidence, Ellie effortlessly embodies the timeless spirit of Aberdeenshires vibrant singing style whilst blending inspirations from across the globe. Although being predominantly a Folk Singer, in 2024, she graduated from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland with a Bachelor of Music in Classical Vocal Studies, paving a future career in both genres of Folk and Classical music. Ellie is currently working on her debut album, which will blend the traditions of the North-East and her recent life in Glasgow.
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Comprising a group of established musicians in their own right, this collective is a meeting of musical minds that traverses a diverse range of styles and backgrounds. While the overall sound is rooted in Scottish traditional music, there are undoubtedly elements of inspiration from the genres of jazz, minimalism and experimental electronica. The band features Kim Carnie (vocals), John Lowrie (Piano), Innes White (Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar), James Lindsay (Bass) and Jack Smedley (Fiddle).