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Radio Scotland,16 May 2026,115 mins

John Burns and his Scottish Dance Band, and Aly Bain

Take the Floor

Expires on Monday 9:00pm

For the very best in traditional music, join Gary Innes for Take the Floor with a great session from John Burns and his Scottish Dance Band. And, as legendary fiddler Aly Bain celebrated his 80th birthday earlier this year, we bring you a special conversation between Gary and Aly. They chat about his extraordinary career, his lifelong love of music, and some of the stories and experiences that have shaped his remarkable journey.

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  1. Track
    Artist
  2. 1.
    Jarl Magnus Olafson of Lusetter
    Jarl Magnus Olafson of Lusetter
    JOHN BURNS SCOTTISH DANCE BAND
  3. 2.
    Lund Wedding March
    Lund Wedding March
    JOHN BURNS SCOTTISH DANCE BAND
  4. 3.
    The Hamefarers Dance Band
    The Hamefarers Dance Band
    JOHN BURNS SCOTTISH DANCE BAND