Skipinnish are one of Scotland’s most successful and enduring folk bands, blending traditional Highland music with contemporary songwriting and a powerful live energy. Founded in 1999 by accordionist Angus MacPhail from Tiree and multi-instrumentalist Andrew Stevenson from Lochaber—both graduates of the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama—the band have grown from their ceilidh-dance beginnings into a chart-topping act. Their anthemic songs, such as "Walking on the Waves", "Alive", and "The Island" have become modern folk standards, beloved across Scotland and beyond for their heartfelt lyrics and soaring melodies. With a line-up featuring seasoned musicians on bagpipes, fiddles, guitars, and vocals, Skipinnish bridge the traditional and the contemporary, often filling large theatres and festival stages usually reserved for rock acts. Their albums—including Western Ocean (2001), The Seventh Wave (2017), and Steer by the Stars (2019)—and singles such as 2025's "The Silver Voyage" and "The Lifeboat" featuring Fisherman's Friends showcase their evolution from dance-band roots to widescreen folk storytelling.