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The brother and sister, who usually live on sailing yachts at Dunstaffnage Marina, set up a new business as travelling trad music tutors to keep money come in after COVID-19 dried up tourist season work.
Scottish Natural Heritage and Fèis Rois have teamed up to offer a £500 prize for local music inspired by Highlands and Islands nature.
MHS Lockdown Live will take place on Saturday, May 2 on Facebook with any donations being directed to mhs-for-the-nhs Just Giving page
With venues shut, gigs cancelled and bookings up in smoke, traditional musicians are taking to social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter and Instagram to post impromptu concerts using the hashtag #COVIDceilidh.
Festival dates for 2020 are Thursday April 30 to Sunday May 3.
Simple musical activities have been proven to reduce common symptoms of dementia, from anxiety and depression to isolation and sociability.
The 60+ year history of the pipes will be continued as the new generation learns to play on them with the Lochaber Schools Pipe Band.
The pipes were made in London, played in Warrington and will now find a new lease of life in the Lochaber Schools Pipe Band.
The project brings together pupils from across the Western Isles to celebrate traditional music with professionals.
