In wee couthy pubs across Scotland, music lovers can find something that is part of the beating heart and social identity of the community: the traditional session.
These informal gatherings bring musicians, like-minded individuals and passers-by together for one-off performances that are completely unrehearsed and spontaneous. The beauty – and the tragedy – of these sessions is that they happen off the cuff, and the tunes will never be played the same way again.