Album of the Week – Eilidh Shaw and Ross Martin ‘Stay Here All Night’
Written by celtic music radio on August 30, 2025
STAY HERE ALL NIGHT is this talented duo’s second album and it’s a festival of creativity, full of style and character, packed full of classy Scottish fiddle and guitar music.
Eilidh’s fiddle takes the lead on the instrumentals as new compositions such as Swimmy Tunes sit alongside old Highland classics like the Thief of Lochaber and Paddy’s Waltzes, a set of Gaelic Waltzes taken from her father’s home-made music book.
The four songs on the album include covers of contemporary Scottish writers such as Stoned Again by Sandy Wright and Better Off Dead by Willie MacAskill, while the title track Stay Here All Night showcases Eilidh’s own songwriting.
Ross’s consummate guitar arrangements tie the album together while the whole project is further decorated by a star-studded list of guest musicians.
With a combined total of 74 years of gigging experience and over 100 album appearances between them, the duo seamlessly blur the lines between the traditional and the contemporary with a uniquely mischievous style.
Their renowned live performances feature heart-warming songs, uplifting tunes and more yarns than a Shetland jumper.
Eilidh and Ross will be with Liz Clark – aka Auntie Liz – on our Album of the Week Show today at midday.
• ALBUM OF THE WEEK SHOW – Eilidh Shaw and Ross Martin in conversation with Liz Clark – Saturday, August 30, 2025 – midday.
