The Spirit of Scotland - Performing Arts Series

Experience and enjoy an exciting evening of music and dance with The Spirit of Scotland! The Spirit of Scotland will be coming to ISU as part of the Performing Arts Series on October 21, 2025, at 7:30.

The Spirit of Scotland Show, based in Edinburgh’s historic Old Town, has come to inhabit a central place in the city’s robust and thriving tourist industry. For several years this first-class production has entertained audiences from across the world with a taste of the true spirit of Scotland with its unique blend of music, song, and dance. Be transported to the highlands and islands, our iconic cities and beyond. Edinburgh is home to countless traditional folk musicians, singers, dancers, and storytellers who keep the country’s rich artistic heritage alive, many of the best are within the cast of The Spirit of Scotland.

The Spirit of Scotland performing on stage.

Be mesmerized by champion Scottish dancers, some of them directly from the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo.  See how traditional dances like the ‘Highland Fling’ and ‘Sword Dance’ blend seamlessly with specially choreographed modern routines.  This is a show that proudly takes the traditions of the past into an exciting future. World class singers and musicians not only wow audiences in Scotland but have graced many of the world stages, including performing for the late Queen Elizabeth II and our new King Charles III

Hear favorite Scottish songs including ‘Auld Lang Syne’; ‘Loch Lomond’; ‘Mhairi’s Wedding’ and the ‘Skye Boat Song’, which was given a new lease of life as the theme music for the TV series ‘Outlander’. Also, modern day classics like ‘Caledonia’ and some original songs, unique to the show, are all presented with fresh musical arrangements, ensuring a stunning feast of music.

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