SKIPINNISH has been announced as the Friday headline act at the Royal Highland Hoolie.

Taking place at the Royal Highland Show and hosted in partnership with the legendary Irish country music promoter Farmer’s Bash, the Royal Highland Hoolie, taking place Friday 23 and Saturday 24 June 2023, will showcase some of Scotland and Ireland’s best homegrown music talent. The group will be joining fellow artists including Derek Ryan, Skerryvore and Lisa McHugh.

The band are looking forward to returning to the Scottish festival circuit in 2023 kicking it all off with the Royal Highland Hoolie, the band's only summer Scottish gig.

Skipinnish co-founder, Andrew Stevenson, commented: "The band are thrilled to be playing at the Royal Highland Hoolie this June.

“We can't wait to bring the Skipinnish sound to headline at the Royal Highland Hoolie and the Royal Highland Show, while joining a fantastic line up of fellow musicians flying the flag for modern Celtic music.”

More artists and event information are to be announced next month.

Chairman of Royal Highland Show organisers, the Royal Highland and Agricultural Society of Scotland (RHASS), Jim Warnock, commented:  “We are delighted to see more fantastic acts added and reveal Celtic rock band Skipinnish as a headliner. The Royal Highland Hoolie is a celebration of Celtic and country music, from traditional to modern and everything in between.

“We have seen a high demand for tickets this year so far, and with this latest addition to the line-up it looks to be a fantastic couple of nights!”

Tickets for Friday 23 and Saturday 24 June are now on sale. Tickets are only available to those already attending or who purchase a Friday or Saturday ticket to the Royal Highland Show. Tickets can be purchased at royalhighlandshow.org.