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Variations Scotland

Making Chamber Music in Scotland

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Play… learn… relax & be inspired…

Come and join us for a wonderful week of chamber music making in stunning Scottish Highlands surroundings.

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Variations Scotland is a unique course in a wonderful location. Friendly encouraging tutors made it yet another memorable week, my fourth successive, and I am going again.
Variations also challenges us and gives the opportunity to try things and find a new sense of courage. The Apprentice is one example and there have been many others.
What makes Variations so valuable is that it gives time to learn, absorb and consolidate; much more so than is possible with a shorter course, and it’s a lot of fun spent in a beautiful place with like-minded people.
Variations is a wonderful week of music making, expert tuition and peer support. I came for a one-off experience and have now booked for my 5th time!! It’s addictive.

What’s it all about?

Not so much a summer school as a summer holiday, find out more...

Where it takes place

In the stunning Village of Ullapool, Wester Ross in the Scottish Highlands

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The Edinburgh Quartet at Variations 2024

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