'Scotland Unsung'

Beneath the surface of the Scotland that many think of—kilts, castles, tartan and mist—lies a deeper story waiting to be told. Scotland Unsung, a new solo show that premiered at 2025’s Edinburgh Fringe Festival by acclaimed folk singer and storyteller Kirsty Law, invites you to hear that story in full voice.

At once haunting and hopeful, Scotland Unsung is a rich tapestry of traditional song, folklore and contemporary insight. Law introduces us to Scotia—a character that travels and shifts through time, place, class and gender – inspired by Virginia Woolf’s Orlando. As Scotia moves through different moments in Scotland’s past, she brings with her stories that challenge the dominant narrative: queer desire, women’s rebellion, and an interrogation of Scotland’s supernatural myths.

Far from a nostalgic trip, this is a reclamation. Law uses folk tradition not as a museum piece, but as a living archive—a way to tell difficult truths, create safe spaces, and explore Scotland as a place of radical ideas, resilience, and transformation. 

A show made up entirely from Scots traditional tales and songs – like you’ve never heard.