BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician 2012

5-8pm Sunday 5th February, City Halls, Glasgow, and live on BBC Radio Scotland and broadcast on BBC Alba on Monday 6th February at 9pm.

Winner: Rona Wilkie

The Oban fiddler and vocalist won the competition, despite suffering from a bad throat which prevented her from being able to sing. Here's her winning performance.

We have published videos of all the finalists, click on their pictures below to hear their sets. Watch the whole contest on BBC ALBA.

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Rona Wilkie - Winner Young Trad 2012 - full set

The winning set from fiddle player Rona Wilkie.


Six young musicians compete for the title with a trio of accompanists at their disposal. Each has a 15 minute slot, including introductions. A panel of esteemed experts from the folk world asesses the quality of the playing, and the personality shown in the performance.

The award exists to encourage young musicians to take up a career in trad music - read more at Hands Up For Trad.

Watch the performances

Alistair OgilvyAlistair OgilvySinger from Strathblane
Catriona PriceCatriona PriceOrcadian fiddle player
Katie BoyleKatie BoyleFiddle player from Glasgow
Kirsty WattKirsty WattSinger of traditional music from the Isle of Lewis
Roisin Anne HughesRoisin Anne HughesFiddle player from Glasgow
Rona WilkieWinner: Rona WilkieSinger and fiddle player from Oban

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