The Isle of Wight's very own taste of Scottish Music and Entertainment!
 

The Isle of Wight Scottish Fiddlers is an open access community group dedicated to raising money for good causes, whilst giving its members an opportunity to enjoy playing the traditional fiddle music of Scotland and other Countries. The group is entirely self financing and does not charge for its services or travelling expenses when playing at concerts across the Isle of Wight.

Formed in 1986 by ex-pat Borders Scot, Jack Ellis, with the simple aim of bringing together a few people who might enjoy playing Scottish fiddle music, the present group, directed by Clive Rickards, is about 20 strong, and includes not only violins, but an accordion, a piano, a bass, cellos, a viola, and flutes.

After the success of their first concert in the Autumn of 1986, the Isle of Wight Scottish Fiddlers have played at many venues, including the Millennium Dome, Medina Theatre, Appuldurcombe House, Freshwater Memorial Hall, Ventnor Winter Gardens, the Quay Arts Centre, Barton Manor, and numerous churches and village halls. They have even played out at sea on board the Paddle Steamer Waverley during a storm!

Through their numerous concerts the Isle of Wight Scottish Fiddlers have raised thousands of pounds for good causes at home and abroad including; the RNLI, Macmillan Nurses, Cancer Research, the Earl Mountbatten Hospice, Romania, Kosovo, countless Churches, and many other local community organisations.