Swinging On Birches is an innovative female powerhouse trio featuring Juliette Lemoine (cello), Madeleine Stewart (fiddle) and Heather Cartwright (guitar & vocals).

 

Weaving seamlessly between songs, tunes and close harmonies, the trio create lush, intricate soundscapes rooted in Scottish traditional music.

 

Individually, each member is established on the Scottish music scene: Heather Cartwright supported Kris Drever on his UK solo tour (2024); Juliette Lemoine’s debut album was long-listed for the Scottish Album of the Year Award (2023); and Madeleine Stewart was a finalist in the BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician of the Year Award (2023). Collectively, they have performed at prestigious festivals including Edinburgh International Festival, Celtic Colours, and Rudolstadt Festival. Since launching in Autumn 2025, Swinging on Birches have had a highly successful UK tour, a sold-out performance at Celtic Connections (2026), and performed at the Groundbreaking Ceremony of the Dunard Centre.

 

Their programme features self-penned tunes from Juliette and Madeleine alongside original songs by Heather, interspersed with carefully collected traditional material. Their music feels both grounded and exploratory, balancing rich tradition with fresh, contemporary energy.