Mackays on the Mile Live Music Fridays celebrate the best of local talent with weekly live performances in an intimate, welcoming setting. Each Friday showcases a rotating line-up of Scottish musicians and bands across genres, from acoustic folk to upbeat rock, creating a relaxed yet vibrant atmosphere for both locals and visitors. It’s a chance to enjoy high-quality live music and support local artists!
Check out details below for who we have in line for February!
06/02/2026 8pm-10pm: Old Dollar Bill are the prime example of Scottish Americana music with all the twang from soulful Americana combined with the roar of Traditional Scottish ballads. This duo describes themselves as ‘Alternative Country’ featuring Banjos, acoustic guitars, harmonicas and uplifting vocals.
13/02/2026 8pm-10pm: The Greasy Whiskers is an energetic, Edinburgh-based folk band that performs a mix of Scottish, Irish, and American folk tunes. They describe their music as “transatlantic folk music,” which includes Roaring Scottish and Irish folk ballads, American old-time, authentic country, bluegrass, country rags, and even 20s jazz parlor ballads.
20/01/2026 8pm-10pm: Becca Laing is a veteran of the Edinburgh and Lothians Singer songwriter scene. Expect the very best hooting and hollering all night.
27/01/2026 8pm-10pm: Louis Crosland is a blues and soul singer songwriter from Edinburgh. Louis blends blues, soul, country and R&B into a unique musical Style
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