Maggie Macrae comes from a large farming family of numerous singers and entertainers. She first became interested in traditional song and music at the T.M.S.A. Festivals at Kinross in the early seventies. This led to participating in singing sessions at many festivals and eventually successfully competing in competitions. She took part in the Tradition Bearer series of concerts at Celtic Connections in 2001 and 2002.

As a teacher Maggie jointly presented a Traditional Singing course at Ayr College. Maggie also founded and still leads the well-known 'Tattiehowkers Ceilidh Band' who are a first choice for dance ceilidhs throughout Ayrshire and beyond.

Over the years Maggie has become organiser of Girvan Festival, Kilmarnock Folk Weekend and Kilmarnock Folk Club. Maggie has also written 2 traditional song books and a ceilidh dance instruction book with accompanying cassette for use in East Ayrshire schools.