Live Act Of The Year At The 2015 Scots Trad Music Awards RURA Are “one Of The Most Exciting Bands On The Scottish Folk Scene” Songlines . With Their Second Album 2015’s Despite The Dark Accompanied By Extensive UK And International Touring RURA Have Well And Truly Reinforced Their Reputation As One Of Scotland’s Most Powerful Folk-Based Bands. Their Exquisitely Rugged Yet Refined Blend Of Fiddle Highland Pipes Whistle Flute Bodhran Guitar And Voice Has Proven A Resounding Hit Across The Board. The Five-Piece’s Fire First Ignited In 2010 As Award-Winners At Glasgow’s World-Renowned Celtic Connections Festival Where They Have Now Appeared On A Remarkable Seven Consecutive Occasions. Since Then Steven Blake Adam Brown David Foley Adam Holmes And Jack Smedley’s Powerful Instrumentals And Haunting Songcraft Has Been A Highlight Of Many Of The World’s Leading Folk Festivals – Including Cambridge Tønder Winnipeg HebCelt And Shetland Amongst Countless Others.