Iona Fyfe

Exploring Scotland through song 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 | Rector of University of Aberdeen 🎓 Scottish singer from #Aberdeenshire based in #Glasgow | MG ALBA Musician of the Year | RCS alumna | #scots #scotslanguage activist | #folkmusic | Musicians Union #tradeunionist Twitter/Instagram/Facebook/TikTok ➡️ https://linktr.ee/ionafyfe  Listen music ➡️ https://spoti.fi/3FTqSgD

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Official Site: https://ionafyfe.com
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2026-10-05 21:16:14 UTC

The BBC axing its coverage of the World Pipe Band Championships sends a 'clear message' that Scottish culture is unworthy of investment, Iona Fyfe writes✍️ Read here: https://www.thenational.scot/comment/26605566.bbc-axing-world-pipe-band-championship-tone-deaf-cultural-vandalism
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2026-10-02 13:26:51 UTC

Guys 😱 I had an unexpected car bill of £547.20 this week. My streaming royalties paid in Sept was £79.93 for 70k streams.
Today is #BandcampFriday. If only 50 folks downloaded an album, signed on to my Scots language workshop, or bought a cute Scots greetings card. I can pay that credit card car bill ♥️ Please have a look here → ionafyfe.bandcamp.com/merch
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2026-08-20 16:17:23 UTC

I really need to shift 60 last tickets for my Fringe show to almost break even.
Admittedly, I’ve only been ramping up the promo in the last while, as I’ve been in the US on tour.
I’m a Scottish folksinger, performing self-penned, trad ballads and translations in the Scots language.
If that sounds appealing to you, I’ve got a show on Fri 21 and Sun 23. If you’d get your tix in advance, that would go a long way. ❤️
Or even a wee repost of this post.
🎟️ Tickets → https://bit.ly/fringeif
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2025-12-08 14:09:49 UTC

Want to learn some Robert Burns songs in January? 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🥃 I'm hosting an online Zoom workshop, open to all. We usually have a lovely bunch of folk from all over the World!
https://ionafyfe.bandcamp.com/merch/robert-burns-song-workshop-zoom-19-jan-2026?fbclid=IwdGRleAOjusZleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeZ47HRagmPNHmjjWV6w7Jn6PKZFb9TOo_lx8WkbM1BuDFmB9504hrOLREbDA_aem_PFFS_zkS1itiAXvxtnxd4w

2025-12-03 20:16:27 UTC

Me lookin at u all post your Spotify wrapped knowing that I get 0.0003p per stream AND the CEO just uses his profits to fund war x
download ma music on Bandcamp plz https://ionafyfe.bandcamp.com/album/iona-fyfe-digital-download-compilation
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2025-11-29 16:02:31 UTC

On this International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People, I urge followers not to look away and to never forget the suffering that the Palestinian people are still experiencing. 🕊️🇵🇸
You can condemn the atrocities of H*mas, and also condemn the atrocities of the regime of the Government of I*rael. There may be a “ceasefire”, but the suffering continues.
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2025-11-17 20:22:22 UTC

The trolls got me down earlier in the summer, when I had put on weight due to a new medication called atogepant. But my migraines and less, and I’m feeling good. Screw the trolls living my best life ❤️❤️
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2025-11-15 06:23:14 UTC

Join now to gain free access to my next Zoom Scots Song workshop on 24th November! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿💕 Even if you’re no keen on singing workshops, Patreon is a great way to support artists ye like www.patreon.com/ionafyfe

2025-08-01 19:40:11 UTC

Last month, 91031 streams equated to only £94.76 in royalties. If only NINE people downloaded an album on Bandcamp, I’d make the same. TODAY is BANDCAMP Friday. ✨
Bandcamp waives the artist fees. There’s a lot of new lovely followers here, so if you’re new to my music and content, please check out my Bandcamp and grab a download, CD or merch. ✨
https://ionafyfe.bandcamp.com/music

2025-07-25 19:46:44 UTC

If you do anything this evening, please sign this. The sight of babies dying of malnutrition would break the strongest of hearts. 💔
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/700682
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2025-07-10 12:05:16 UTC

This is tonight! ❤️
Join Toronto-born Michigan-based folk singer-songwriter Maddy Ringo and Scottish folksinger Iona Fyfe for a one-off special co-bill celebrating the art of songwriting and the continuum of the folk tradition. Two solo sets culminate with both artists collaborating to perform eachothers repertoire.
📍The Old Hairdressers,Glasgow
⏰ 19:30 Doors, 20:00 Music
🎟️ OTD £19/£16
🎟️ https://bit.ly/3FNYAX8
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2025-07-08 14:46:43 UTC

Ever wondered what Taylor Swift would sound like in Scots or Doric? Look no further…
🎧 Listen here → https://bit.ly/3IavKkW
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2025-06-17 17:35:33 UTC

The Scottish Languages Bill (2025) haes gid throu an PASSED. Scots is noo an official leid ae Scotland, alangside an equal tae Gaelic an English. A muckle thanks tae ilka activist, supporter an spikker fa hiv focht sae hard. 🎉🥳🍾🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

2025-06-11 14:09:19 UTC

My absentee landlord raised my rent by 11.3% a mere 12 hours after the Scottish rent cap freeze was removed. So I moved out. What shitty experiences have you had with landlords?

2025-05-11 14:20:09 UTC

Are you aged between 11-25 and living in Scotland? Are you interested in shaping the future of Gaelic and Scots?
The Young Scot YSHive are looking for a diverse group of 15 young people to join the Scottish Languages Panel.
The panel will facilitate a Scots and Gaelic event day and interact with key stakeholders in the language communities.
There will be four sessions. Two online and two in person at the Young Scot offices in Edinburgh.
More info and to sign up → https://bit.ly/4kbJdGH
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2024-12-30 14:43:46 UTC

Valentines Day Commissions are LIVE 💘 I had such a lovely time last week recording commissions for you and your loved ones. I'm doing it again for Valentines Day.
If you'd like to commission a special song for a loved one, a friend, a family member, bookings live now here: ko-fi.com/c/b0a9fa024c
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2024-12-29 03:07:15 UTC

Lots of brand new content and songs up on my Ko-Fi and Patreon. Todays offering was a cover of ‘I’ll be Home For Christmas’. If you enjoy, please consider joining or supporting in a one off way ♥️ https://ko-fi.com/post/Ill-Be-Home-For-Christmas-Y8Y5183JM4

2024-12-26 14:24:27 UTC

A belated Blythe Yuil tae abdy Let the daft days commence. 🎄
Yes, there are pyramids in Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿😉
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2024-12-24 18:14:44 UTC

The Nicht Afore Christmas. 🎁🎄This Scots translation is by Irene McFarlane wi illustrations by Rosemary Cunningham. A blithe yule tae abdy!
Read by Iona Fyfe
Published by Tippermuir Books
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2024-12-20 19:54:53 UTC

Download my full Scots translation of If We Make It Through December by Merle Haggard is available only on Bandcamp 🎄❄️ https://bit.ly/49QxeKD
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2024-12-17 17:09:42 UTC

What Christmas song should I cover or translate into the Scots language? 🎄❄️
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2024-12-14 17:03:07 UTC

A new offering only available in December. A Scots translation of the Merle Haggard and the Strangers song 'If We Make It Through December'. Available only on Bandcamp. All proceeds go towards covering Celtic Connections £300 recording waiver fee so I can record my show in January. Please give it a wee download ❤️ https://ionafyfe.bandcamp.com/track/if-we-make-it-through-december-scots

2024-11-17 19:07:20 UTC

EDINBURGH GIG ALERT ♥️23rd November at Dovecot Studios for Push The Boat Out festival. The evening has a brilliant bill of music, poetry, spoken word with Iona Lee, Nikki Kent and Emma Capponi and Fionnbarr Byrne.
🎟️ https://www.citizenticket.com/events/push-the-boat-out/push-the-boat-out-presents-iona-fyfe-and-friends
📷 Phyllis Stephen, The Edinburgh Reporter
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2024-11-17 18:12:57 UTC

Congratulations Ashley Storrie and Matilda Curtis for your BAFTA win for Dinosaur. Very well deserved ♥️

2024-11-12 02:42:10 UTC

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that sounds epic! Where are you based? I just finished a UA west coast tour from San Diego to Vancouver! Have a listen ♥️ https://ionafyfe.bandcamp.com/album/iona-fyfe

2024-11-12 02:21:24 UTC

I’ve lost 350 followers on Twitter in ONE day. What is going on with that? Focusing on here now! Please say hey and follow if you like Scottish folk songs! ♥️

2024-11-05 23:02:22 UTC

UK exit polls: ding dong here’s your new leader and the winning party
US exit polls: the people care about many topics but we have no clue, come back in 72 hours for more

2024-10-24 22:14:14 UTC

Does Scotland have the same levels of water pollution as England? Fact check needed. #BBCQT

2024-09-27 21:27:46 UTC

Are you based in or near Seattle and are interested in Scots Language, ballads or Scots folksongs? Join me for an afternoon interactive workshop on Scots Song.
📅 Saturday 28th September
⏰ 15:00-17:00
🎟️ https://store.dustystrings.com/p-13567-sept-28-scots-language-and-song-with-iona-fyfe.aspx
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2024-09-20 23:31:03 UTC

Ultimately, before I even paid for flights, car hire, accommodation, musician feels, my O1 cost me $6535 - extortionate and prohibitive. The stress and financial pressure this has caused has been insane. But I LOVE performing for US audiences. The passion they have for Scots Song is so beautiful.
If you’d like to help out, I’ve collated a download of 32 of my songs available from Bandcamp that you can purchase here ➡️ https://ionafyfe.bandcamp.com/album/iona-fyfe-digital-download-compilation

2024-09-20 23:29:46 UTC

The good news is that I’ve been granted an O1 visa and I’m officially an Alien of Extraordinary Ability. So if you help to run a Celtic festival, venue, house concert series, Highland Games, or anywhere that would enjoy some Scottish folk music, feel free to get in touch! Booking up until 2027! www.ionafyfe.com/contact or www.celtinentalmusic.com
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2024-08-23 12:34:01 UTC

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The stress has been unreal. The tour supposed to begin 13th September. The cost is insane and I’m scared Europe becomes like this due to Brexit. If you’re into folk music and have liked any of my content, please do consider downloading or buying a CD from Bandcamp. Because to say this process has caused hardship is the largest understatement ever 😭 https://ionafyfe.bandcamp.com/music

2024-08-23 12:33:23 UTC

After a costly process of $6535, WHY do I have to wait another WEEK to send my passport to the U.S Embassy? After increasing the visa fees in April, WHY is the process now more strained and time consuming and delayed as ever? It’s possible that I loose $6535 plus a whole month of work.
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2024-08-12 18:38:03 UTC

IT’S SO CLOSE 🎉 My Fringe Show is NEXT WEEK. If you like Scottish folksongs and miserable ballads, come along 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
⏰ 4pm / 7pm
📍Acoustic Music Centre, 14 Royal Terrace, Venue #138
🗓️ 21/22/23
Tickets 🎟️ https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/iona-fyfe
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2024-05-28 20:39:44 UTC

What we have witnessed in the last six months is nothing short of a genocide. Innocent civilians being bombed, a blockade of water, energy and aid. Israel missiles being shot at hospitals. This is a genocide and we need a ceasefire.