A milestone early appearance for Bruach

Bruach took part in Shade of Amber, the autumn festival curated by the legendary Dougie MacLean, after the band successfully passed the performer selection process earlier that year.
This opportunity arose before our fiddler joined the group, meaning the original four members were already building a growing reputation in the local music scene. Her appearance at this festival became one of her earliest major stages with the band.

Originally scheduled to perform in the early afternoon, Bruach were unexpectedly asked to close the daytime programme — stepping into the finale slot around 5 pm.
This gave the band time to enjoy the atmosphere of the festival: live performances from other musicians, seasonal foods from the game-meat stalls (featuring venison, boar, and pheasant), and the classic fish and chips stands that always accompany local gatherings.

Despite the longer waiting time, the set was trimmed to a smaller number of fiddle-led pieces, allowing the group to deliver a confident and cohesive performance.
By this stage, the members had begun to form a closer bond, and the ensemble’s sound was steadily becoming more unified.

The audience — composed largely of mature listeners who appreciate a relaxed folk atmosphere — offered warm enthusiasm. Many remained seated but raised their arms to dance along to the music, and their applause brought the band back for an unplanned encore.

It was also Bruach’s first time performing on a professionally lit stage of this calibre, leaving the band with wonderful video footage and a sense of pride.
For our fiddler, it marked a moment where the role began to truly take shape — another important step in finding her place within the Bruach sound.