Ailie Robertson

Tel: 07834 949136
W: www.ailierobertson.com
E: ailie.robertson@gmail.com

Ailie Robertson is an accomplished musician who has been playing the harp from an early age and developed into one of Scotland’s leading harpists. She has some extremely impressive credentials for her name; BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician of the Year finalist; first prize at the inaugural London Harp Competition; the title of best overall musician at the Edinburgh Competition Festival. Ailie has given recitals all over Scotland, including a performance for the Queen. Despite these high profile engagements, Ailie likes nothing better than playing during a couple’s big day. “I love seeing people’s reactions when they first hear the harp,” she says. “There are often a few tears shed!” Ailie has found that her instrument helps create a romantic atmosphere: “It works well not just for ceremonies, but also for background music during the champagne reception and wedding breakfast.” With a repertoire encompassing classical, jazz and traditional Scottish music, she can easily create a specially tailored programme, which is probably why she gets booked for such a wide variety of weddings. As she points out, “The harp is ideally suited to all sorts of venues, from churches and cathedrals, to castles and even boats! It’s always a talking point for guests, as it’s such a beautiful and unique instrument.”