Welcome to the world of Bratach Bana, one of the North East of Scotland's newest traditional folk bands. Formed out of the talented membership of the Ugie Folk Club in Stuartfield The line up (which you can see in the background of this page are from left to right, Sandy Fettes, Andy Ritchie, Scott Thompson, Eddie Connor and in front Babs Burnett. In addition to the six musicians Bratach Bana have a further card carrying member in the person of Gordon Mackay who is responsible for all matters of design and marketing including this website and CD cover design etc.
In July 07 Bratach Bana released their debut album “Shetland Lights” at a formal launch at the Heugh Hotel in Stonehaven as one of the opening events at this years Stonehaven Folk Festival.
Shetland Lights features a broad mix of material from the diverse pen’s of Bob Dylan and John Martyn as well as from more traditional Scottish songsmiths such as Dick Gaughan and Dougie Maclean. The album also features a fine selection of Bratach Bana’s own material including the rousing title track Shetland Lights and The White Horse of Mormond which was adapted from a poem written by local minister The Reverend Charles Birnie.
The sound clip playing on the bckground of our home page is Shetland Lights, the title track from Bratach Bana’s debut album. To hear more check out our download page or buy a copy of the album from our buy on line service.
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