The Brocken Spectre Ceilidh Band was formed in 2008 by five friends from high school, and the line-up hasn't changed since. With occasional guest artists, we have played for many dances and parties in the Lochaber area - in hotels, bars, restaurants, village halls, community centres and at a local church celebration. Although not all of us are still at school, we continue to play together.

A brocken spectre is a phenomenon which occurs high up in the mountains, above the level of the clouds or in the mist. When the sun is at a low angle it casts a giant ghostly shadow across the clouds, often surrounded by a bright rainbow of light called a glory. This looks like a ghostly figure standing in the mist.

Our repertoire covers the entire spectrum of Scottish Traditional music, from old time Gaelic waltzes and peurt a’ beul of the Hebrides, to the modern pipe and fiddle music of the Scottish Highlands and Lowlands. We take pride in conducting ourselves with professionalism.

We make a point of accommodating the inexperienced newcomer to Scottish dance and the experienced professional, or for those who just want to listen and sing along.

Although our programme is mainly composed of ceilidh music, we are experienced in RSCDS (Royal Scottish Country Dance Society) approved Scottish country dance music for the more serious dancers among you.

We can play for ceilidhs, parties or as background music; we can call the dances ourselves, and even demonstrate, for newcomers to the vibrant world of Scottish dancing, providing an entertaining and enjoyable evening for everyone.

The band won their class at the 2009 Lochaber Music Festival, attaining a commended certification.

Please do not hesitate to contact us for more information (we have a list of all our music readily available on request). Our enquiry and booking details are given on the "Contact Us" page.