Ullapool Guitar Festival

26/03/2026

** GIG ANNOUNCEMENT **
We are excited to welcome two of the world's finest guitarists to 50rpm for a very special night of music & stories with the legendary Robbie McIntosh & the world renowned virtuoso fingerstyle player John Goldie, on the 1st October at the Georgian Hotel, Coatbridge.

Robbie is one of the most reverend and in demand guitarists around. From Paul McCartney to The Pretenders, John Mayer to Norah Jones & Tom Jones to Barry Manilow, Robbie has been their guitarist of choice. His contribution to modern music is remarkable.

John is one of the most respected fingerstyle players on the planet. His natural ability and timing have drawn him many admirers, including Martin Taylor, Brian May, Ronnie Woods & Tommy Emanuel. John is also equally at home playing electric guitar, where he is much in demand for session work with some of the biggest artists around.

This very special night brings together these two friends and exceptional talents for one magical evening. We can't wait.

Tix info is in the comments.

26/02/2026

The 25 faces of Festival number 25

17/02/2026

3-Day Guitar Workshop to tie in with the Ullapool Guitar Festival 2026! 30th September - 2nd October, 2026

For full details please visit: https://www.clivecarroll.co.uk/workshops.html

The Ullapool Guitar Festival, in Scotland, celebrates its 25th year in 2026. Last year I hosted a 3-day workshop prior to the festival, which was great fun, and I’m going to run it again!

We’ll be a small gathering in the village hall and it will be hosted in a relaxed, no-pressure, environment. I’ll be sending out some scores/Tab in advance and during the sessions these pieces may lead on to discussion about various technical aspects and interpretation. (You do not need to learn this music in advance… just a brief glance beforehand is fine!)

The Ullapool Guitar Festival Weekend starts on Friday 2nd October with an evening concert.
For tickets to the festival weekend please visit their website:
https://ullapoolguitarfestival.com/

All the best,
Clive

ps: This photo is from the first ever Ullapool Guitar Festival in 2000. I was so fortunate to spend some time with the inspirational Isaac Guillory.

24/01/2026

Sad to hear of the passing of my friend Duncan Kennedy. A fine guitarist, guitar teacher and highland gentleman. Duncan was a great supporter of the guitar community, promoting concerts and mentoring young players in the north of Scotland. A highly intelligent and well read man with a very sophisticated and devastatingly hilarious sense of humour (I’m still re-cycling many of Duncan’s best impromptu quips!) he will be missed by all. Mrs T and I send our love and condolences to all the family. 🙏🏼 ❤️ 🎸

21/01/2026

A giant of the guitar. 💔

19/01/2026

It's an honour to be featured as the cover story for Issue 42 of "FINGERSTYLE GUITAR JOURNAL". I enjoyed the interview with editor, Bill Piburn, and the magazine is packed with more interviews, Tab, standard notation, and lessons.
Link in the 'comments'.

17/01/2026

16/11/2025

Great to catch up with Chris Martin of Martin Guitar at his event in guitarguitar Glasgow.

Proud to have been part of the Martin family for so many years!

14/11/2025

Stac Pollaidh

Last month I hiked to the top of Stac Pollaidh with my two friends Remi and Dani Harris, to watch and capture the sunrise. Remi took his guitar up with him and we got a selection of images from the top. Here's another shot taken on that epic morning.

Remi is one of my favourite guitarists and is an incredible musician. Go and check out his music here:

http://www.remiharris.com

Thanks for sharing

Adam

08/11/2025

https://mailchi.mp/82e7cbafe676/ullapool-guitar-festival-november-newsletter

19/10/2025

12/10/2025

Big Guitar Weekend returns! This year it showcases the talents of a line-up that includes Laura Husbands, Jonathan Leathwood, Jack Hancher, Kristina Vårlid, Thomas Viloteau, Sasha Savaloni, Tim Beattie and the BGW Guitar Orchestra & BGW artists. Our annual festival celebrates the instrument’s wid...