Merchant City Trad Trail 2025

Please Note: All Celtic Connections performances on Friday 24 January will be postponed due to the red weather warning and do not travel advice issued because of Storm Eowyn.

Information on new dates for postponed shows will be announced as soon as we have details. We will be in touch as soon as we can with more details for ticket holders for Friday’s shows.

This entertaining, informative walking tour has been especially designed for Celtic Connections by Glasgow Music City Tours. The Merchant City Trad Trail, which lasts approximately two hours, traces the story of Glasgow’s folk and roots music scenes from their early beginnings right up to this year’s Celtic Connections.

Walk through some of Glasgow’s oldest streets with expert guides as they share tales of the songwriters and storytellers who have shaped the city’s vibrant folk culture. Several indoor stops are included in the tour, offering the opportunity to warm your hands with a coffee or something a little stronger.

Lasting approximately two hours, the tour starts from the Scottish Music Centre at The City Halls, Candleriggs, G1 1NQ.