Singer/Musician | Educator | Tour Guide | Publisher
Seinneadair/Neach-ciùil | Oide | Treòraiche | Foillsichear
Brian Ó hEadhra is a distinguished singer, musician, and cultural leader who performs in Scottish Gaelic, Irish Gaelic, and English.
His diverse musical portfolio includes acclaimed performances as a solo artist, one half of the innovative duo Brian Ó hEadhra & Fionnag NicChoinnich, and member of McKerron Brechin Ó hEadhra.
As a music producer, he has guided projects for emerging and established artists, including RÓ and Francis Wilkins.
As Director of both the Traditional Music Forum of Scotland (TMFS) and the North Atlantic Song Convention (NASC), he actively shapes Scotland's musical landscape while building international cultural connections.
Past projects include:
Blas and Geiteberg music festivals; the bands Anam and Cruinn.
Brian Ó hEadhra is a respected educator and trainer whose acclaimed Seinn Air Loidhne (Online Gaelic Song Class) has been nurturing singers since 2020.
His expertise extends to delivering comprehensive Gaelic Awareness Training across public, private, and third sector organisations, while his teaching portfolio includes Scottish Gaelic courses at prestigious institutions such as Sabhal Mòr Ostaig and Queen's University Belfast.
Drawing from his extensive experience in traditional arts, he offers personalised instruction in folk song, guitar, and project delivery, providing both one-to-one tuition and group sessions that cater to various skill levels and learning objectives.
Past clients include:
Highland Council, Highlands & Island Enterprise, National Trust for Scotland, Trees for Life, Fèis Rois.
Through his own company - Tour Highland, Brian brings the richness of Scottish and Highland culture to life as an experienced tour guide specialising in the Highlands & Islands. Whether as a driver-guide or step-on bus guide, he crafts bespoke experiences that delve deep into Highland heritage, offering unique themed tours featuring Highland music, song and dance, Gaelic culture, and local food and drink traditions.
His expertise has been sought after by prestigious tour operators including Wilderness Scotland, Traceless Tours, and Spirit Journeys, while his work with international cruise companies such as Intercruises, European Cruise Services, and Communications & Destinations demonstrates his ability to deliver exceptional Scottish experiences to visitors from around the world.
Anam Communications, founded by Brian Ó hEadhra, stands as a quality publishing house celebrating Scotland and Ireland's cultural heritage through quality books and music.
The company's notable publications include the essential resource 'Órain Cèilidh Teaghlaich' (The Family Cèilidh Gaelic Song Collection) and the compelling historical work 'A Damn Yankee, Am I?' by respected author Aidan O'Hara, which explores Irish experiences during the American Civil War era.
As a record label, Anam Communications has built an impressive catalogue featuring releases from Brian Ó hEadhra's solo work, collaborative projects with Fionnag NicChoinnich, duets with Christine Primrose, and recordings by the group Anam.
Tha mi gu mòr an comain airson an cothrom pàirt a ghabhail san Shannon Residency aig Beinn Mhàbu, Ceap Breatainn anns an Fhaoilleach agus an Gearran 2026. Bu toigh leam taing chridheil a thoirt do Cholaiste Beinn Mhàbu airson an taic aca, agus cuideachd do Mhaoin nan Ealan Gàidhlig bho Creative Scotland (maoineachadh leis an Crannchur Nàiseanta) agus Bòrd na Gàidhlig airson an cothrom seo. Tha mi a’ dèanamh fiughair ri cur ri agus ionnsachadh bhon choimhearsnachd Ghàidhealach bheòthail seo.
I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to take part in the Shannon Residency at Beinn Mhàbu in January and February 2026. My sincere thanks go to Beinn Mhàbu College for their support, as well as to the Maoin nan Ealan Gàidhlig fund from Creative Scotland (National Lottery funds) and Bòrd na Gàidhlig for making this residency possible. I look forward to contributing to and learning from this vibrant community.