James Yorkston + Caitlin Gilligan

What to expect

James Yorkston is a singer-songwriter and author from the East Neuk of Fife, Scotland.

• Since 2001, albums on Domino Records.
• He has toured worldwide.
• 2025 album: Songs for Nina and Johanna.
• Duets with Nina Persson and Johanna.
• Nina Persson is in The Cardigans.
• Johanna is in First Aid Kit.
• Later… With Jools Holland slot.
• BBC 6 Music sessions.
• Hosts: Huw Stephens, Marc Riley, Gideon Coe.
• Special guest: Caitlin Gilligan, Scottish folk multi-instrumentalist.
• Novel due October 2026.
• Title: Callum, Reine, Sylvie and Sparrow.
• A fragmentary novel.
• Nine interwoven fictional tales.
• Callum is a journalist and musician.
• Includes friends, lovers and family.
• Includes music, travel, lochs and love.
• Also despair, strippers, football, antiquarian books.
• Also Scotland, Ireland, goodies and baddies.