In Session with Ruairidh Gray

In this episode of In Session, Dan and Martyn were joined by Martin, Alec, and Scott of Skerryvore. Valtos had the pleasure of joining Skerryvore for their 20 year celebrations at Floors Castle in the summer of 2025, but didn't really get to catchup with the boys as they were so busy: as Alec puts it in this episode, it was like hosting your own birthday party where you don't really see anyone. Conversation ranged from the 20th anniversary celebrations, to how the band began, touring the world, having their equipment stolen in Australia, what discs they'd take to St Kilda, and much more. Valtos:linktr.ee/valtosbandSkerryvore:https://linktr.ee/skerryvoreFilmed by Sykd Media, at Assumption Studios.

They've rowed across the Atlantic, and they've just finished a record breaking row across the Pacific to raise money for fresh water projects in Madagascar - to us this makes them three of the most inspirational people on the plantet.We're sure you've heard all the main stories but in this episode of Valtos: In Session, Dan & Martyn really got to the core of Euan, Jamie, and Lachlan and got to know them on a more personal level. Conversation varied from how Jamie was beamed in to play the Pipes (from the boat) for All American Rejects at Comicon, speaking to celebrities such as Mark Walhberg and Euan MacGregor, squeezing instruments on to their boat, and of course their musical inspirations, alongside much more.Find out more about the Brothers and the MacLean Foundation here: https://www.themacleanbrothers.com/https://www.instagram.com/themacleanbrothers/Find out more about Valtos and stream the music: Linktr.ee/valtosbandFilmed by Sykd Media.Recorded at Assumption Studios with Scott Wood.

For the first video recorded Valtos: In Session, Dan & Martyn sat down with Bene, Charlie, and Mohsen of Talisk to discuss many things, from: Panicking in the Hydro, Gary Innes, our upcoming 02 Academy Gig in Glasgow, how Talisk met, what the heck is at Mohsens feet, and Charlie's G String...?Let us know what you think and make sure to come and see us at the 02 Academy on November 22nd 2025.Valtos: Linktr.ee/valtosbandTalisk: talisk.co.uk

In episode 7, Dan & Martyn caught up with Tide Lines front man, Robert Robertson, to chat about about his inspirations, career, the new Tide Lines single 'Cherry Blossom Sunset', and a whole lot more.

Episode 6: Ruairidh Gray. The man of the moment and our most requested guest. Ruairidh is an absolute gentleman and sat down with Martyn and Dan to discuss his life, inspirations, putting on a mega show with 75 Gaelic Singers, and of course, becoming a tiktok thirst trap. We love Ruairidh and hope you do too.

In episode 5 Valtos sat down with Alasdair Taylor and Euan Smillie of Elephant Sessions. Topics covered how Elephant Sessions got to where they are today, the importance of Inverness as part of their identity, becoming festival promoters, and the elusive misty badger. An insightful and fun conversation with some two of Scotlands premier musicians.

For episode 4, Dan and Martyn sit down with Andrew O'Donnell, also known as Beluga Lagoon, one of the most exciting acts emerging in Scotland at the moment. Discussions revolved Andrew selling out the Barrowlands in 3 minutes, his love for the outdoors of Scotland, the imagery of his music, his inspirations, and in a weird twist...taxidermy.

In this episode, Martyn and Daniel sat down with Eilidh Cormack, not only a Gaelic superstar, but one of their closest and oldest friends. The discussion ranged from how Eilidh got her start as a singer (and why her parents were briefly worried...), her collaborations with Jed Grimes of Simple Minds, Sian, & Niteworks, and her musical inspirations.

In episode 2 of Valtos: In Session, Daniel and Martyn sat down with key member of the Valtos family, Euan McLaughlin, to discuss his inspirations, how he got to where he is today, Celtic Connections, and more. A very interesting conversation about what makes such a talented musician tick.

In the first episode of Valtos: In Session, Daniel and Martyn sat down with Lana Pheutan to discuss all things good and bad about their sold out SWG3 Celtic Connections gig.