Sing the Songs of Matt McGinn with Katherine Macleod
Tickets
Buy now- Date
- 17th Jan 2026
- Time
- 1.30pm
- Where
- Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum
- Price
- £11.20 (includes booking fee) includes booking fee
- Age restrictions
- Adult, 12-17 years, Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult.
Celtic Connections Public Workshops – Kelvingrove Museum and Art Gallery 2026
Saturday 17th January
Sing the Songs of Matt McGinn with Katherine Macleod
1st Floor North Gallery, 13:30 – 15:00
Matt McGinn was a prolific songwriter who was born in Gallowgate, Glasgow in 1928 and was a huge part of the folk revival in the 1960's. He worked as a teacher but was also an actor, playwright and poet. He wrote songs throughout his life for adults and children alike and drew inspiration from his Glasgow upbringing. Some of his most famous children's songs are: Jeely piece song, Skinny malinky long legs, Dundee ghost and the red yo yo. Sadly Matt McGinn passed away in 1977, aged just 49 but has left a wealth of great songs and literature behind him.
The workshop will be based around the children's songs of Matt McGinn for all ages.
Age Range Children 12+ and adults (children under 16 must be accompanied by adult)
Ability Open to all
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