Our Partners

Creating a partner event to Common Ground on the Hill was a shared vision of Walt Michael and Pete Heywood. Walt has experienced the warmth of welcome at Scottish festivals many times over the last twenty odd years, and when Pete Heywood attended Common Ground on the Hill they both realised that something special could be created in Scotland. The first practical steps to realising the dream of Common Ground Scotland were taken in 2001 and work is continuing to develop the structure and facilities within which Common Ground can thrive.

The main partners at this point in time are:

Peter Heywood, editor Living Tradition, Director, The Tradition Bearers
Walt Michael, Executive Director Common Ground on the Hill, McDaniel College, MD, USA.

The Glasgow Fiddle Workshop is a sponsor of our fiddle and stringed instrument classes.

This year, 2004, we are introducing another musical thread, managed this time by David Hannay in conjunction with The Lowland and Border Pipers' Society. The tutors will be Iain MacInnes and Jock Agnew on Smallpipes and Border Pipes. (For information on the work of the society, see the LBPS website)

The Scottish Centre for Nonviolence The Annexe, Kirk Street, DUNBLANE Scotland, FK15 0AJ www.nonviolence-scotland.org.uk

Amnesty International The Ayrshire Branch of Amnesty International are supporters of 'In Search of Common Ground' and sponsored our Gospel Concert in 2006. www.amnesty.org.uk

PROISEACT NAN EALAN are supporting the development of the Gaelic elements linked to Common Ground and The National Folk Festival.

The Living Tradition is a media sponsor of Common Ground.

The Tradition Bearers is a sponsor of The National Folk Festival

The Scottish Arts Council supporting the Traditional Arts in Scotland

The Scottish Arts Council - Common Ground Scotland is supported by SAC Arts Lottery funding.

University Campus Ayr We are working with a number of people within University Campus Ayr furthering their links with the local community and the Arts.

PREVIOUS SUPPORTERS but NOT current funders

South Ayrshire Council, have worked with Common Ground in the past but are not currently supporting this project.

East Ayrshire Council in the past have supported the 'National Folk Festival' concert elements linked to Common Ground.

Our intention is to involve as many individuals as possible in the development of Common Ground Scotland. If you share the vision of Common Ground, we need and seek your support.

More information: Walt Michael. Pete Heywood