Maggie Adamson is a musician from Shetland, Scotland, who plays fiddle, violin, accordion and piano.[1] She has played with several groups, including Swingin’ Fiddles. Still, she is perhaps best known for her collaboration with Shetland guitarist Brian Nicholson.

Awards and achievements

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  • 2007 - Winner of Shetland Young Fiddler of the Year competition
  • 2008 - Winner of Danny Kyle Open Stage Award at Celtic Connections
  • 2008 - Winner of seven prizes including best overall junior fiddler and original composition at the National Association of Fiddle and Accordion Clubs' festival
  • 2009 - Nominee for Up and Coming Artist of the Year at the Scots Trad Music Awards[2]

Discography

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  • Take Note - Swingin' Fiddles (Jan 2006)
  • Wir Waanderins - Swingin' Fiddles (Dec 2006)
  • Tammie Norrie - Maggie Adamson & Brian Nicholson (Feb 2008)
  • Anidder Een! - Maggie Adamson & Brian Nicholson (Nov 2008)
  • Back to the Hills - Maggie Adamson & Brian Nicholson (Jan 2010)
  • Hameaboot- Maggie Adamson & Brian Nicholson (Dec 2011)
  • Here 'n Now- Maggie Adamson & Brian Nicholson (Dec 2015)

References

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  1. ^ "Up and Coming: Maggie Adamson". The Scotsman. 14 January 2009. Retrieved 26 May 2016.
  2. ^ "Nominations announced for the 2009 MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards". Visit Scotland - Scotland's National Tourism Organisation. Retrieved 26 May 2016.