Welcome to Unheard - Music from the Highlands. Join us, Siobhan and Elis, as we meet insanely talented singer/songwriters and creatives from the Highlands. We ask our guests how they got into performing and producing music, and their inspiration for writing their songs. Each episode samples their music and songs. Music to your ears, literally!
Welcome back to Unheard - Music from the Highlands. In this episode, Elis and Siobhan get to chat to Elis's great friend and music colleague, Dougie Burns. Dougie has been hugely influential in the local music scene running the Velocity Acoustic Night for 8 years in Inverness and touring with several music groups throughout the years. Dougie's radio show On the Level is available to listen to on Highland Hospital Radio every Tuesday evening, and features local performers and artists including Elis and Siobhan.
This is a great chance to hear about Dougie's vast experiences in music production and recording, and getting his music heard.
Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/dougieburnsandthecadillacs/)
Bandcamp "Remembering the Good old days" (https://dougieburns.bandcamp.com/track/remembering-the-old-days)
Dougie and the Cadillacs - EP (https://open.spotify.com/album/38wmqRNxuaMoJgC7wKJUDh)
Dougie's Radio Show (https://hhr.scot/show/on-the-level)
Ian MacDonald Youtube Site (https://www.youtube.com/@westhillrustie)
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19 Feb 2026
S1E8 - Episode 7 - Rachel Campbell-Hardiman
Welcome to Episode 7
Elis and Siobhán got to sit down with the hugely talented Rachel Campbell-Hardiman - a recording artist, multi-instrumentalist, singer, composer, song-writer, music promoter and music teacher - the list could go on!
The music featured is truly unique and Rachel's passion for Gaelic music and songs shines through in her conversation. She is a real inspiration. Keep an eye out for her upcoming album.
For more information on Rachel's work, find her on social media
Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/p/Rachel-Campbell-100063527023903/?locale=en_GB)
Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/rachel_campbell_music/)
Published music featured:
Tartan Paint Track (https://open.spotify.com/track/0GbEZCUmUcmd8xleEOWkoO?si=8fae8c482ff94dab)
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16 Feb 2026
S1E7 - Episode 6 - Steve Robertson
Welcome to Episode 6
On this episode, we have a great chat with Steve Robertson, a local Highland music aficionado. Steve offers insight into the world of performing, putting on shows and recording.
In his music career, spinning almost 25 years in Inverness and Highlands, Steve has performed with several bands, managed bands, and become a music promoter and booker in the Highlands.
For more information on the featured bands, see links below or find them on all Social Media Platforms
KOBI - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@KOBIMUSIC1)
Lucid Liars - Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/artist/1JvFTNwB07twgiMXbBPvJb)
Lucid Liars - Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/@lucidliars)
SpaceVan - Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/artist/1jmtbzQ7kcaBDNyxpnFG3J)
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12 Jan 2026
S1E6 - Episode 5 - Part 2 UHI NWH Alness
Welcome back to our discussion with the students and lecturers at UHI NWH Alness campus. We pick up where we left off with the 4 students (Coady, Emma, Jonny and Alex), and we catch up with Sound Production guru and lecturer, Steve Bull.
A huge thanks to all of the people at UHI NWH Alness for making us so welcome and including us in their Christmas performances
For more information on the courses mentioned, find the links below
https://www.nwh.uhi.ac.uk/en/courses/hnc-music/ (https://www.nwh.uhi.ac.uk/en/courses/hnc-music/)
https://www.nwh.uhi.ac.uk/en/courses/hnc-sound-production/ (https://www.nwh.uhi.ac.uk/en/courses/hnc-sound-production/)
To check out Steve's work - find him on facebook
https://www.facebook.com/stevebullproductions/ (https://www.facebook.com/stevebullproductions/)
If you want to contact the show, please email us unheardpodcast.highlands@gmail.com, or find us on social media or YouTube
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12 Jan 2026
S1E5 - Episode 5 - Part 1 UHI NWH Alness
Episode Notes
Part 1 of 2 - Welcome back to Unheard - Music from the Highlands. In this episode Elis and Siobhan meet with Module Lead Peter, discussing the opportunities available through study at UHI NWH campus Alness, and also what he feels can help gain more experiences alongside study. Then the chat turns to the students about their different experiences in recording, performing and what they hope to do after their studies finish.
https://www.nwh.uhi.ac.uk/en/courses/hnc-sound-production/ (https://www.nwh.uhi.ac.uk/en/courses/hnc-sound-production/)
https://www.nwh.uhi.ac.uk/en/courses/hnc-music/ (https://www.nwh.uhi.ac.uk/en/courses/hnc-music/)
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11 Nov 2025
S1E4 - Episode 4 - Moteh Parrot
Next up is the creative wonder that is Moteh Parrot. Shortlisted for BBC Radio Scotland's Songwriter of the Year Award, Moteh has plenty to talk about relating to his songwriting and inspirations in music. It was a real treat to hear how he uses his work in ecology and nature to nourish his songs with imagery.
For more on Moteh and where to find his music see links below:
[Moteh's website](https://www.motehparrott.com (https://www.motehparrott.com))
[Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/motehparrottmusic/?hl=en (https://www.instagram.com/motehparrottmusic/?hl=en))
[YouTube ](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGWxte1b13ZCzkg_QQxza7A (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGWxte1b13ZCzkg_QQxza7A))
[Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/artist/5LQ21ghsXDUHoKHsO5tY8H (https://open.spotify.com/artist/5LQ21ghsXDUHoKHsO5tY8H))
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10 Nov 2025
S1E3 - Episode 3 - Alan Hercher
In this episode, we are joined by the sensationally gifted musician and producer, Alan Hercher. Alan has music pouring out of every pour, and he treats us to a live version of his own song, along with other unreleased music. Alan has produced nearly all his own music, and has recently set up a local band called The Northern Waters.
You can find some of Alan's music on:
[Bandcamp](https://alanhercher.bandcamp.com/music (https://alanhercher.bandcamp.com/music))
[Northern Waters Band](https://www.facebook.com/thenorthernwaters (https://www.facebook.com/thenorthernwaters))
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10 Nov 2025
S1E2 - Episode 2 - Calum Jones
Welcome to Episode 2 of Unheard. In this episode from May 2024, we speak to the insanely talented Calum Jones. Featured on "The Voice UK", Calum gives us a brilliant insight into his career so far in music, and his personal aspirations (although at time of recording he wasn't allowed to speak about the Voice!). Calum's soulful, bluesy voice is the reason he has headlined festivals in Scandinavia and has been part of "BBC Introducing..." in the recent past. He has great advice for people wanting to start out in music. You can find more information on his work through the links below
[Calum Jone Website](https://www.calumjonesmusic.com (https://www.calumjonesmusic.com))
[Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/calumjonesmusic/?locale=en_GB (https://www.facebook.com/calumjonesmusic/?locale=en_GB))
[Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/artist/0SO7YKpZnLcHdWP57COM8X (https://open.spotify.com/artist/0SO7YKpZnLcHdWP57COM8X))
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10 Nov 2025
S1E1 - Episode 1 - Elis Macfadyen
Welcome to Episode 1 of Unheard- Music from the Highlands. In this episode, Siobhan speaks to Elis about his own journey into songwriting and recording. Elis has released 3 albums and has written hundreds of songs over the years. His folk style is welcomed all across the Highlands, and he is a beautiful singer which helps!
Elis's music is available to buy and listen to on CD, and to stream online
https://elismacfadyen.bandcamp.com (https://elismacfadyen.bandcamp.com)
https://www.birnamcdshop.com/product/elis-macfadyen/ (https://www.birnamcdshop.com/product/elis-macfadyen/)
https://music.apple.com/gb/artist/elis-macfadyen/1414962466 (https://music.apple.com/gb/artist/elis-macfadyen/1414962466)
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