CAP Exhibition - David Owen
2026-01-04 10:00 - 2026-02-27 15:00 (Europe/London) | Penicuik Storehouse, 22 High Street, Penicuik, EH26 8HW, United Kingdom

Storytelling event "The People of the Sea"
2026-02-15 15:00 - 16:30 | St James the Less Church, Broomhill Road,, Penicuik, EH26 9EE
Colin Urwin:
Colin Urwin has been described as a modern-day Seanachaí. He is a folk singer, songwriter, storyteller and recording artist. He regularly appears at events and festivals all over Ireland and much further afield.
As well as his beautifully woven, self-penned stories drawn from the local legend and folklore of his beloved Glens of Antrim, Colin tells many traditional Irish and Scottish folk tales.
He has released an album of original songs, A Kind of Love Song. He has also produced three albums of magical stories entitled The Madman’s Window, The Swan Maiden and The Last Wolf. His first book of folk tales is due for publication with Orkneyology Press in early 2023.
Colin is Storyteller in Residence with The Waterways Community, a Northern Ireland based charity.
Ruth Kirkpatrick:
Born in the North East of Scotland, Ruth is widely seen as a Tradition Bearer, having been lucky enough to ‘sit at the knee’ of some of the great storytellers which Scotland has borne- Sheila Stewart, Duncan Williamson, Stanley Robertson and David Campbell. She has a broad repertoire of stories and songs from Traditional and local Traveller sources. More recently she has experimented with biographical storytelling, and annually performs a sell-out show about the life, songs and poetry of Robbie Burns.
Her real strength is in forming a warm, authentic rapport with her audience, respecting the tradition and giving her performance a loving, feisty sparkle. This makes her a popular guest at Festivals worldwide, including Iceland, England, Singapore, Belgium, Dubai, Ireland and India. She was awarded the Commission at Festival at the Edge in 2017 where she successfully created a ‘one woman’ show.

Another Evening of Jazz
2026-02-21 19:30 - 22:00 | Penicuik Trinity Community Church Hall, Kirkhill, Penicuik, EH26 8HX
Carlops Jazz Band, school bands and guests

CAP Exhibition - Elena Coventry
2026-03-01 10:00 - 2026-05-01 15:00 | Penicuik Storehouse, 22 High Street, Penicuik, EH26 8HW, United Kingdom

Bruadar Duo
2026-03-22 15:00 - 17:00 | St James the Less Church, Broomhill Road,, Penicuik, EH26 9EE
Bruadar: ‘Dream’ (n. Scottish Gaelic)
Lynn Fraser – Flute
Kieran McCrossan – Classical Guitar
The Bruadar Duo was formed at the beginning of 2019. Brought together by a mutual passion for performing and a desire to explore and develop the repertoire for this wonderful Chamber Music pairing.
Together as the Bruadar Duo Lynn & Kieran have toured across Scotland playing in some of the most beautiful venues in the country.
Whilst enjoying exploring the core repertoire for flute and guitar, the Duo have a major interest in contemporary music and are committed to performing and promoting the work of Scottish composers. .
The Duo enjoy engaging with their audiences, sharing insights into the music being performed, and creating an atmosphere of inclusivity. Sharing the music and embracing the effect it can have on communal well-being brings great joy to both performers and audiences alike.
Kieran is a classical guitarist originally from Kirkcaldy, Fife, now based in Edinburgh. McCrossan completed his B.Mus (Hons) at Edinburgh Napier University in 2023 where he studied with Scottish virtuoso classical guitarist and composer Simon Thacker. McCrossan will begin further studies as part of the Masters programme at Edinburgh Napier University this September.
Lynn is a classically trained flautist, soprano, freelance music specialist, music teacher, choir director and organist. She has worked for several Scottish Arts organisations, including Scottish Opera Education Department, National Youth Choir of Scotland and Youth Music Initiative. Lynn studied music in Glasgow, with Rosemary Elliot and Sheena Gordon. Recent masterclasses have been with Ruth Morley, Wissam Boustany and Ian Clarke. Originally from Fife, now based in North Lanarkshire.

The Gentle Shepherd - Opera Caledonia
2026-04-18 19:30 - 21:30 | North Kirk, John Street, Penicuik, EH26 8AG, 95 John Street, Penicuik, EH26 8AG, United Kingdom
Opera Caledonia presents “The Gentle Shepherd”
Over 300 years have passed since the publication of Allan Ramsay’s pastoral comedy
“The Gentle Shepherd”. Through the inclusion of traditional songs and music,
Ramsay adapted his work into a ballad opera, earning it the title of “the first Scottish
opera”.
Set against the backdrop of the Pentland Hills, “The Gentle Shepherd” tells the story
of Patie, a poor but virtuous shepherd, who falls in love with Peggy, a shepherdess.
Enjoy a concert retelling of what became Ramsay’s most popular work, performed by
Stephanie Stanway (soprano), Christian Schneeberger (tenor) and Derek Clark
(harpsichord) in the glorious surroundings of Penicuik.
This performance is presented by Opera Caledonia, Scotland’s newest professional
opera company – dedicated to presenting concerts, recitals & events across Scotland;
showcasing all that Scotland has to offer as a country and an artistic platform. Artists
are subject to alteration.

Further information
Over 300 years have passed since the publication of Allan Ramsay’s pastoral comedy
“The Gentle Shepherd”. Through the inclusion of traditional songs and music,
Ramsay adapted his work into a ballad opera, earning it the title of “the first Scottish
opera”.
Set against the backdrop of the Pentland Hills, “The Gentle Shepherd” tells the story
of Patie, a poor but virtuous shepherd, who falls in love with Peggy, a shepherdess.
Enjoy a concert retelling of what became Ramsay’s most popular work, performed by
Stephanie Stanway (soprano), Christian Schneeberger (tenor) and Derek Clark
(harpsichord) in the glorious surroundings of Penicuik.
Scottish soprano Stephanie Stanway is a Samling Artist and recent graduate of the
Alexander Gibson Opera School at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland where she
studied under Wilma MacDougall having previously studied at the Royal Northern
College of Music. Stephanie is the recipient of the Ye Cronies Opera award The
Dame Eva Turner Vocal Prize.
Scottish tenor Christian Schneeberger studied at the Royal Conservatoire of
Scotland, where he won the Glasgow Grand Society Opera Cup, the Hugh S.
Roberton Prize for Scottish Singing, and the William Allan Prize. He performs
regularly with Scottish Opera has appeared throughout the UK as a recitalist,
oratorio soloist, and opera singer. Recent engagements include Verdi’s Requiem with
the Royal Scottish National Orchestra.
Scottish Opera’s celebrated former Head of Music, Derek Clark is an Honours
graduate of the RSAMD and the University of Durham. He studied at the London
Opera Centre before joining Welsh National Opera as a répétiteur in 1977, making
his professional conducting debut in 1981 with Handel’s Tamerlano. During his time
at Scottish Opera he conducted more than 30 operas for the company, including
major works by Handel and Mozart, Rossini, Verdi, Tchaikovsky, Massenet, Puccini,
and Gilbert & Sullivan.
This performance is presented by Opera Caledonia, Scotland’s newest professional
opera company – dedicated to presenting concerts, recitals & events across Scotland;
showcasing all that Scotland has to offer as a country and an artistic platform.

JKL Duo
2026-05-10 15:00 - 17:00 | St James the Less Church, Broomhill Road,, Penicuik, EH26 9EE
From Chamber Music Scotland’s website (https://www.chambermusicscotland.com/directory/jkl-duo)
Instrumentation

Jacopo Lazzaretti – Classical Guitar
Kerry Lynch – Flute

Repertoire
The JKL DUO’s repertoire ranges from Early to Contemporary music, containing many of the most valuable works from the Flute and Guitar repertoire.
Since the start of 2022, they have been touring Scotland with their project ‘The International Poet’, which features new music commissioned especially for them from some of the most celebrated works by Robert Burns by contemporary composers from around the world. Here they have imagined what Scotland’s beloved Bard could potentially have created, should he have been alive today in a world where physical distance is no longer the obstacle it once was to communication, collaboration and creation.
Biography
The JKL DUO, comprised of Jacopo Lazzaretti and Kerry Lynch, play music straight from the heart, using the Flute and Classical Guitar to speak to listeners all across the world. The duo released their debut album ‘The International Poet’ in 2023 and have been touring it extensively in concert series and festivals within Scottish cities such as Glasgow, Edinburgh, Perth, Dundee, Isle of Skye, being described as ‘Simply stunning’ (Skye Chamber Music). The CD has been broadcast in Scotland, was awarded ‘Album of the Week’ at Celtic Music Radio, and in August 2023 the duo went to Rome to present it on Luigi Picardi’s show L’Arpeggio’ for Vatican Radio. Kate Calder (Edinburgh Music Review) described it as ‘a stimulating and thought-provoking take on the music found by Robert Burns’, and Canadian guitarist Michael Ibsen said ‘To see such a unique, well-executed, and fresh concept for a chamber music album is a rare delight, and the world is all the richer for JKL DUO’s cheek in attempting such a project’. In addition to performing concerts, the duo also regularly play at corporate events and functions, such as for Graypaul Glasgow Ferrari ‘Women with Drive: A Night in Italy’ and ‘A Starry Night in Rome’. When not performing, Jacopo and Kerry run their own teaching studio (JKL DUO Studio) in the heart of Glasgow’s West End, delivering 1-1 lessons, group/chamber music classes and providing performance opportunities for their students. Currently, JKL DUO are represented by Classical Musicians Scotland and are Live Music Now Scotland and Sofar Sounds Artists.
