Dr Sheena Wellington (Honorary Doctor of Music 2007)

One of Scotland’s leading traditional singers, Sheena was born in Dundee into a family of singers and factory weavers. Her repertoire covers everything from Burns to ballads to the best of contemporary songwriting, drawing from rich Scottish traditions passed from musician to musician through the ages.

A Passionate and articulate advocate for traditional music, she has played a leading role in the fight for recognition, status and improved funding for Scotland’s traditional arts.

“..she can lay fair claim to being chiefly responsible for the seriousness with which her branch of the arts is now taken…” The Herald (Glasgow)

“….the most moving moment of all…” (The Times, London)

“..a moment to open the muscles of the heart….” (The Scotsman, Edinburgh)