Newbattle Abbey Harp Weekend

19th-21st June 2026

Join acclaimed tutors Ailie Robertson, Adriano Sangineto and Tamsin Dearnley for a weekend of wonderful music, delicious food and great company!

Our home for the weekend is the stunning Newbattle Abbey, just 30 minutes from Edinburgh city centre. Originally a medieval Cistercian monastery, Newbattle Abbey College has a 900-year old history of welcoming royalty and hosting guests. This ‘A’- listed building is located on the river Esk and is surrounded by 125 acres of beautiful parkland. The beautiful historic rooms make the perfect setting for a weekend of learning and fun.

ABOUT THE WEEKEND

There will be 3 levels: Elementary, Intermediate and Advanced, and all groups will get 2 sessions with each tutor, plus the whole group ensemble sessions. The evenings will be filled with concerts, tune sharing and informal sessions.

Residential and non-residential options are available, and non-playing partners are also welcome.

Timetable

FRIDAY 19th

16:30 - Arrival and check-in to accommodation

18:00-19:00 - Dinner

19:15-19:30 - Welcome

19:30-20:45 - Session with tutor 1

20:45-21:30 - Social gathering and tunes

Saturday 20th

8:00 - Breakfast

9:30-10:45 - Session with tutor 2

11:15-12:30 - Session with tutor 3

12:30 - 13:30 - LUNCH

13:30 - 15:00 - Free time to explore the grounds

15:00-16:15 - Session with tutor 1

16:30-17:30 - Whole group Ensemble

18:00-19:00 - Dinner

19:30-21:30 - Tutor concert/Open session/Jam Session

Sunday 21st

8:00 - Breakfast

9:30-10:45 - Session with tutor 2

11:15-12:30 - Session with tutor 3

12:30 - 13:30 - LUNCH

14:00 - 15:30 - Whole group Ensemble

15:30 - Departure

ALL WEEKEND

Harp exhibition • Music • Accessories • Artists’ CDs

MEET YOUR TUTORS

Useful Information

LOCATION: Newbattle Rd, Newbattle, Dalkeith EH22 3LL.

PARKING: There is plenty of free parking on the campus

PUBLIC TRANSPORT: The college is a ten-minute walk from the regular bus services to Edinburgh, Midlothian, and East Lothian: Lothian Buses 3,29,49,139 and 140. You can also take the Borders Bus X95 (Edinburgh- Hawick).

HARPS: Participants are required to bring their own instruments. If this is not possible, we have some instruments available for hire for the weekend - please indicate on your booking form if you require a rental harp.

Access: There is a lift

HARP STORE: Harps can be left in the building overnight, at the owners risk.