Reely Jiggered: Band brings Celtic notes to capital

Scottish band to perform at the British High Commission and visit orphanage in Islamabad

ISLAMABAD: Scottish band Reely Jiggered are visiting Islamabad for Burns Night – the annual celebration of Scotland’s national poet, Robert Burns.

They will play at the Charity Ball at the British High Commission and visit an orphanage in Islamabad, where they will play traditional Scottish music.

Reely Jiggered are an award winning Ceilidh (pronounced kay-lee) band inspired by Celtic Folk and world music. They have toured international music festivals around the world and this is their first visit to Pakistan.

The band includes Alison McNeill (fiddle and vocals), Fiona McNeill (guitar, bodhran and vocals) and Scott McLean (percussion).

Burns Night, which is celebrated around the world, involves Scottish dancing and eating Haggis, a traditional food.

Richard Crowder, Acting High Commissioner, who will host the Burns Supper celebrations said: “We are very excited about the arrival of Reely Jiggered and are looking forward to celebrating both Pakistani and Scottish culture.”

Published in The Express Tribune, January 27^th, 2018.