BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician 2025

We are beyond excited to let you know that Ellie Beaton, one of our "Whistling Away" tutors, is a finalist in BBC Radio Scotland's Young Traditional Musician 2025.

Hailing from outside the small village of Rothienorman, Ellie Beaton is one of Scotland’s most exciting award-winning singers. Having been brought up immersed in the deeply rooted traditions of the North-East of Scotland, she is well acquainted with the rich and vibrant Aberdeenshire styles of singing.

During her studies at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, Ellie became the youngest recipient of the MG Alba Citty Finlayson Scots Singer of the Year in 2021.

Her music has taken her across the UK and Europe performing at festivals such as Celtic Connections and Festival Interceltique de Lorient and she performed her first international tour in 2023 across Austria, Italy and Switzerland. Recently graduating from Classical Vocal Studies, she plans on releasing her debut album in 2025 whilst working towards a Masters degree.

All six finalists will perform at the BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician 2025 Finals on 2 February 2025 at the City Halls in Glasgow. This is part of the Celtic Connections festival. It will be broadcast live on BBC Radio Scotland and on BBC Alba from 5.00pm.