Iona Lane

19th June 2025

Praised throughout the scene for her delicate yet powerful vocals, Iona performs tonight at Rosslyn Court

Doors 7pm, starts at 7.30pm

Swilkie, the new album from Highlands-based songwriter Iona Lane, weaves ecology, conservation, islands and folklore into poetic songs and contemplative melodies. Written during three residencies on the Isle of Eigg, Isle of Mull and Sanday in Orkney, sense of place and landscape are at the core of these songs. From basking sharks to lighthouses, lichen to vanishing islands, curlews to tree planting.

Iona’s debut album Hallival charted at #36 in the Official Folk Album Charts and was named by Folk Radio UK as #27 in their Top Albums of 2022. The album received widespread press including in The Guardian, Walk Highlands, BBC Radio 2 and The Scotsman to name a few.

In 2023 Iona toured extensively and joined Karine Polwart on a run of tour dates in England. Iona joined Karine on stage for a few songs, an awe inspiring opportunity for audiences to see these two artists sing together.

Iona was the recipient of the Taran Guitars Young Players Bursary in 2020.

Bar with local beer, hot and cold drinks and home-made cake.

Rosslyn Court is a fully accessible and step-free venue, with a disabled toilet. Please let us know if we can support you in any other way!

All ages (under 18s must be accompanied by an adult)

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