Shortlisted nominations for the MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards 2017 wewere announced on Tuesday November 7.
Heralded as the most prestigious awards ceremony in the traditional music calendar, the winners will be revealed during a glitzy ceremony on Saturday December 2, at Lagoon Centre in Paisley, which is bidding to be the UK City of Culture 2021.
Organising body Hands Up for Trad unveiled the shortlist via Facebook live, and will hand out a total of 16 awards to the best trad talent throughout Scotland.