Findlay Napier
@findlaynapier.bsky.social
Singer-songwriter, story telling, touring solo artist, songwriting workshop leader, husband, parent and Labrador herder. Folk music, trail running and the outdoors. Living on the Isle of Arran, Scotland
We are delighted with the new @TheMagpieArc album. It comes out on 12th December. If you pre-order it and download the album it'll help us qualify for those all important album charts: themagpiearc.bandcamp.com/album/gil-br...
November 14, 2025 at 10:11 AM
We are delighted with the new @TheMagpieArc album. It comes out on 12th December. If you pre-order it and download the album it'll help us qualify for those all important album charts: themagpiearc.bandcamp.com/album/gil-br...
Hello Folks,
I'd be very grateful if you'd vote for me in the @handsupfortrad.bsky.social Scots Trad Music Awards. There's a link here. Lots of names you'll recognise I'm sure.
projects.handsupfortrad.scot/scotstradmus...
I'd be very grateful if you'd vote for me in the @handsupfortrad.bsky.social Scots Trad Music Awards. There's a link here. Lots of names you'll recognise I'm sure.
projects.handsupfortrad.scot/scotstradmus...
Vote now for your favourite act or organisation now!
Vote now in the MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards. Vote for your favourite act, organisation or album here or fill in the form below. Nominations close on Sunday 16th November at midnight. The awards…
projects.handsupfortrad.scot
November 14, 2025 at 10:09 AM
Hello Folks,
I'd be very grateful if you'd vote for me in the @handsupfortrad.bsky.social Scots Trad Music Awards. There's a link here. Lots of names you'll recognise I'm sure.
projects.handsupfortrad.scot/scotstradmus...
I'd be very grateful if you'd vote for me in the @handsupfortrad.bsky.social Scots Trad Music Awards. There's a link here. Lots of names you'll recognise I'm sure.
projects.handsupfortrad.scot/scotstradmus...
Damn you technology. Oh when you work you're great. A broken link prevented this newsletter reaching fans. Solo touring, @themagpiearc.bsky.social tour, songwriting workshops and my Patreon page returns. preview.mailerlite.io/preview/4751...
September 15, 2025 at 11:22 AM
Damn you technology. Oh when you work you're great. A broken link prevented this newsletter reaching fans. Solo touring, @themagpiearc.bsky.social tour, songwriting workshops and my Patreon page returns. preview.mailerlite.io/preview/4751...
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We're delighted to be nominated in two categories at the Independent Podcast Awards: "Music" and "The Arts". This is a real testament to our hardworking team, and we look forward to the ceremony at @kingsplacelondon.bsky.social on 15th October!
independentpodcastawards.com/IPA25/en/pag...
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September 12, 2025 at 6:21 PM
We're delighted to be nominated in two categories at the Independent Podcast Awards: "Music" and "The Arts". This is a real testament to our hardworking team, and we look forward to the ceremony at @kingsplacelondon.bsky.social on 15th October!
independentpodcastawards.com/IPA25/en/pag...
independentpodcastawards.com/IPA25/en/pag...
My monthly newsletter is back. Much easier to consume that social media. Solo shows, tour & album with The Magpie Arc, 3 songwriting workshops. Everything you need to know at your fingertips. CONSUME and DISTRIBUTE 😂 preview.mailerlite.io/preview/4751...
September 8, 2025 at 9:09 AM
My monthly newsletter is back. Much easier to consume that social media. Solo shows, tour & album with The Magpie Arc, 3 songwriting workshops. Everything you need to know at your fingertips. CONSUME and DISTRIBUTE 😂 preview.mailerlite.io/preview/4751...
August 27, 2025 at 8:02 PM
My NEWsletter with all things songwriting workshop, 21st Century Folk, solo shows and @themagpiearc.bsky.social gigs and new album and much more preview.mailerlite.io/preview/4751...
August 7, 2025 at 3:57 PM
My NEWsletter with all things songwriting workshop, 21st Century Folk, solo shows and @themagpiearc.bsky.social gigs and new album and much more preview.mailerlite.io/preview/4751...
Reposted by Findlay Napier
We’re delighted to be nominated once again in the Best Arts and Culture section of the British Podcast Awards. This nomination is a real tribute to the hard work put in by our team behind the scenes.
The event takes place at Indigo at The O2 on 2nd October - wish us luck! 🤞
The event takes place at Indigo at The O2 on 2nd October - wish us luck! 🤞
July 25, 2025 at 3:24 PM
We’re delighted to be nominated once again in the Best Arts and Culture section of the British Podcast Awards. This nomination is a real tribute to the hard work put in by our team behind the scenes.
The event takes place at Indigo at The O2 on 2nd October - wish us luck! 🤞
The event takes place at Indigo at The O2 on 2nd October - wish us luck! 🤞
Wow! I’m in @radiotimes.bsky.social an article about the song I wrote for 21st Century Folk. I’ll be on @thejeremyvine.bsky.social Show @bbcradio2bot.bsky.social and Front Row BBC radio 4 on Monday and Folk Show @markradcliffe.bsky.social on Wednesday. #folk #singersongwriter
July 26, 2025 at 8:38 AM
Wow! I’m in @radiotimes.bsky.social an article about the song I wrote for 21st Century Folk. I’ll be on @thejeremyvine.bsky.social Show @bbcradio2bot.bsky.social and Front Row BBC radio 4 on Monday and Folk Show @markradcliffe.bsky.social on Wednesday. #folk #singersongwriter
Here we go. The all new newsletter. A bunch of new gigs and workshops from Winchester to Lerwick! preview.mailerlite.io/preview/4751...
Findlay Napier's Newsletter July 2025
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July 10, 2025 at 11:49 AM
Here we go. The all new newsletter. A bunch of new gigs and workshops from Winchester to Lerwick! preview.mailerlite.io/preview/4751...
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Socialism is what they called public power.
Socialism is what they called social security.
Socialism is what they called the growth of free and independent labor organizations.
Socialism is their name for almost anything that helps all the people.
—Harry Truman, 1952
Socialism is what they called social security.
Socialism is what they called the growth of free and independent labor organizations.
Socialism is their name for almost anything that helps all the people.
—Harry Truman, 1952
June 25, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Socialism is what they called public power.
Socialism is what they called social security.
Socialism is what they called the growth of free and independent labor organizations.
Socialism is their name for almost anything that helps all the people.
—Harry Truman, 1952
Socialism is what they called social security.
Socialism is what they called the growth of free and independent labor organizations.
Socialism is their name for almost anything that helps all the people.
—Harry Truman, 1952
Heather and flies. Off to #Glasgow for #songwriter in the round at King Tuts Wah Wah Hut (it’s freeee). Girvan Folk Club coming up 11th July and @elyfolkfestival.bsky.social on 13th July with The Magpie Arc.
June 21, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Heather and flies. Off to #Glasgow for #songwriter in the round at King Tuts Wah Wah Hut (it’s freeee). Girvan Folk Club coming up 11th July and @elyfolkfestival.bsky.social on 13th July with The Magpie Arc.
“Silver Service” (minus the prominent SHITE) got a spin on @bbcradio2bot.bsky.social Folk Show last night. Listen again here- www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
June 20, 2025 at 8:16 AM
“Silver Service” (minus the prominent SHITE) got a spin on @bbcradio2bot.bsky.social Folk Show last night. Listen again here- www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
Reposted by Findlay Napier
If you’re at all the kind of person who is into reading the liner notes on an album, then this is pretty much the apogee of that experience. Peak liner note, if you will.
The music is good too 😎 I’m particularly fond of Running The Light.
The music is good too 😎 I’m particularly fond of Running The Light.
What is my coffee table book all about? Watch this. Then head over to my website and get yourself a copy 👍
June 15, 2025 at 4:55 PM
If you’re at all the kind of person who is into reading the liner notes on an album, then this is pretty much the apogee of that experience. Peak liner note, if you will.
The music is good too 😎 I’m particularly fond of Running The Light.
The music is good too 😎 I’m particularly fond of Running The Light.
What is my coffee table book all about? Watch this. Then head over to my website and get yourself a copy 👍
June 15, 2025 at 2:56 PM
What is my coffee table book all about? Watch this. Then head over to my website and get yourself a copy 👍
Fantastic read. Thank you @dianamoskovitz.bsky.social for putting into words, much better than I could, how much this podcast has meant to me over the years. And I was c.600 episodes late to the party 😆
There Will Never Be Another ‘WTF With Marc Maron’ - defector.com/there-will-n...
There Will Never Be Another ‘WTF With Marc Maron’ - defector.com/there-will-n...
There Will Never Be Another 'WTF With Marc Maron' | Defector
I heard Marc Maron announce he was ending his podcast the way that I imagine he’d’ve wanted me to—while walking through my neighborhood in Los Angeles, through wired headphones, just a little too hopp...
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June 15, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Fantastic read. Thank you @dianamoskovitz.bsky.social for putting into words, much better than I could, how much this podcast has meant to me over the years. And I was c.600 episodes late to the party 😆
There Will Never Be Another ‘WTF With Marc Maron’ - defector.com/there-will-n...
There Will Never Be Another ‘WTF With Marc Maron’ - defector.com/there-will-n...
Songwriting retreat! Amazing criac. Eskdale in the Lake District with @peteastor.bsky.social as my co-tutor. Thank you Lorraine Lucas (Folkestone Songwriting Fest) for organising and thank you all the participants.
June 8, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Songwriting retreat! Amazing criac. Eskdale in the Lake District with @peteastor.bsky.social as my co-tutor. Thank you Lorraine Lucas (Folkestone Songwriting Fest) for organising and thank you all the participants.
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Happy Towel Day. I almost forgot.
May 26, 2025 at 2:12 AM
Happy Towel Day. I almost forgot.
Looking forward to Whiting Bay Forest Trail Race on Sunday 1st June. Info and sign up is here: www.sientries.co.uk/event.php?el...
May 20, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Looking forward to Whiting Bay Forest Trail Race on Sunday 1st June. Info and sign up is here: www.sientries.co.uk/event.php?el...
Something to read on your coffee break. I wrote “The Procrastinated Creation of Outsider” for the Trad Music Forum’s TRACS Blog. tracscotland.org/blog/the-pro... #blog #singersongwriter #creative
May 10, 2025 at 8:07 AM
Something to read on your coffee break. I wrote “The Procrastinated Creation of Outsider” for the Trad Music Forum’s TRACS Blog. tracscotland.org/blog/the-pro... #blog #singersongwriter #creative
There are three copies (on CD) of Sgt Pepper’s in my car. Is that enough?
May 7, 2025 at 8:43 AM
There are three copies (on CD) of Sgt Pepper’s in my car. Is that enough?
There are a few places left on this songwriting retreat. We’d love you to join us. People have asked so we’ve set up Clearpay so you can spread the cost over a few months.
May 7, 2025 at 7:42 AM
There are a few places left on this songwriting retreat. We’d love you to join us. People have asked so we’ve set up Clearpay so you can spread the cost over a few months.
May newsletter is out now. Check your inbox or click here. I'm at @feisrois.bsky.social this weekend performing and teaching. Songwriting workshop with Tracyanne & Donna from #CameraObscuraBand next week. preview.mailerlite.io/preview/4751...
May 1, 2025 at 1:04 PM
May newsletter is out now. Check your inbox or click here. I'm at @feisrois.bsky.social this weekend performing and teaching. Songwriting workshop with Tracyanne & Donna from #CameraObscuraBand next week. preview.mailerlite.io/preview/4751...
A ink to Paul English’s article abkut my new book and album in The National www.thenational.scot/culture/best...
April 29, 2025 at 8:09 PM
A ink to Paul English’s article abkut my new book and album in The National www.thenational.scot/culture/best...
Great article about my new album “Outsider” in The Sunday Herald. Thank you to Paul English for the interview and the article.
April 28, 2025 at 7:29 AM
Great article about my new album “Outsider” in The Sunday Herald. Thank you to Paul English for the interview and the article.