CÀRNAN is a rising Scottish indie folk trio with a funkier take on trad. The band blends lively accordion (Louden MacKay) and punchy whistle (Kenneth MacFarlane) with thunderous guitar and vocals (Arthur Brook Young) into a powerful, driven sound. 

 

Drawing on a firm connection to their roots in the Scottish Highlands in tandem with fresher inspirations from the likes of Silly Wizard, Sharon Shannon and John Martyn, CÀRNAN brings a raw uniqueness to each performance; most recently a debut at Skyelive festival in May 2025.

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Named after the Gàidhlig word for ancient stone cairns used to guide travellers through the wild Hebridean landscapes, their music aims to ground, move, and connect.