1pm - 4pm
Your Saturday walk, picnic or playtime just got even better! Join us for an afternoon of musical tunes at Lauriston Castle. From classical, to folk and trad, to more groovy tunes, you can expect different music genres to meet on stage as you enjoy great local bands.
Due to popular demand, the music events promoting local singers-songwriters, bands, and music acts are coming back to your local parks. This year we will be hosting free/non-ticketed events for all ages and musical tastes between late July and throughout August. These relaxed music sessions are designed to bring live music back to our communities and create opportunities for shared experiences in our neighbourhoods.
With Music Encounters you will reconnect with your neighbours, revisit your local park, and rediscover your taste in music. So, join us solo, with friends or family, and enjoy good time in good company!
No booking is required.
Saturday, 26 July 2025 | Lauriston Castle, EH4 6AD
13:00 Marianne McGregor
13:45 Giulia Drummond & Mario Caribé
14:15 Scevip
15:00 Alma
Marianne McGregor
Marianne McGregor is an exciting voice in Scottish Jazz. Awarded ‘Best Vocalist’ at the Scottish Jazz Awards 2023, Marianne has been delighting sell-out audiences all over the UK. Marianne interprets classic jazz standards with exciting improvisation alongside superb accompaniment from top players.
Giulia Drummond & Mario Caribé
From Brazil to Scotland: Giulia Drummond and Mario Caribé get together to explore the deep enchantment of Brazilian/Latin American music - past and present. The tunes and textures range from evocative and powerful to contemplative and languid, an experience of striking beauty.
SCEViP
SCEViP is Stephanos Constandinou’s solo project blending electric violin and live-looping to create rich, layered soundscapes. From ambient textures to dark riffs, each performance is an immersive journey showcasing the violin’s unexpected power and versatility.
Alma
Alma is a musical act of original music and covers with the earthy, beautiful sounds of strings, flute, and percussions. We play a mix of genres like pop, folk, and Latin American rhythms. In my original songs I cover spirituality, love, nature, and healing, creating a relaxing atmosphere.
Free and drop-in.
Music Encounters