The 23rd annual MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards took place in Aberdeen. The ceremony was mainly dedicated to Scotland's traditional music culture. Notably, the awards ceremony was held one week after Gaelic and Scots were officially recognised as national languages.The Scots Trad Music Awards began in 2003. The awards are organised by Hands Up For Trad. It operates through a public nomination and voting system. The event is often considered one of Scotland's most recognized cultural award platforms. Moreover, the Scots Trad Music Awards are also often referred to as the "Oscars" of traditional music. Scots Trad Music Awards' television coverage began in 2007, and MG ALBA's sponsorship started in 2008. The event was eventually broadcast live in 2012 and 2013. View this post on Instagram Instagram PostScots Trad Music Awards' Hands Up For Trad took to their official Instagram page to share that,"What. A. Night! 🎉 A huge congratulations to every single one of our #NaTrads 2025 winners. 🪩 Our music, our languages, our culture are in the safest of hands. Mòran taing to our behind-the-scenes team, our sponsors, and to everyone who attended, voted and tuned in at home. Because of you, Scotland’s trad scene continues to THRIVE. 💙 Aberdeen, you shone. Thanks so much for having us!"An official description on the Scots Trad Music Awards' official webpage reads:"The Scots Trad Music Awards is an annual event that takes place every December. Held at different venues around the country, the aim of these Awards is to highlight Scotland’s wonderful traditional music in all its forms and to create a high profile opportunity which will bring the music and music industry into the spotlight of media & public attention.It also adds:"The Scots Trad Music Awards, which is organised by ‘Hands Up For Trad’ is seen as ‘The Oscars’ for traditional music. There are two stages, nominating and voting both involving the general public in the process. First started in 2003 the Awards attract over 100,000 votes from all over the world."Complete list of winners at the Scots Trad Music Awards 2025Below is a complete breakdown of all categories announced during the ceremony. All nominees were selected from more than 100 submissions received earlier in the year. Winners were chosen through public votes and panel decisions.Album of the YearWinner: araon by SianCitty Finlayson Scots Singer of the YearWinner: Ellie BeatonClub of the YearWinner: North East Accordion and Fiddle ClubCommunity Project of the YearWinner: The Royal National MòdComposer of the YearWinner: Findlay NapierEvent of the YearWinner: BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician of YearCelebrated for marking its 25th anniversary.Folk Band of the YearWinner: Blazin' FiddlesGaelic Singer of the YearWinner: Kim CarnieIndustry Person of the YearWinner: Donald ShawLive Act of the YearWinner: SkerryvoreNotably, this year was the fourth time Skerryvore received this award.Musician of the YearWinner: Siobhan MillerMusic Tutor of the YearWinner: Innes WatsonOriginal Work of the YearWinner: The Great Herdsman of Etive by RURAScottish Dance Band of the YearWinner: The Ceilidh CollectiveScottish Pipe Band of the YearWinner: Glasgow Skye Association Pipe BandUp and Coming Artist of the YearWinner: DànaVenue of the YearWinner: Park Bar, GlasgowThis marked the first win for the Park Bar in its 130-year history.Services to Gaelic AwardWinner: Boyd RobertsonThe Hamish Henderson Services to Traditional Music AwardWinner: David FrancisThe Janet Paisley Services to Scots Language AwardWinner: Gerda StevensonPhotographer of the YearWinner: Magnus GrahamRecording Studio of the YearWinner: Wee Studio, StornowayRecord Producer of the YearWinner: Rory MathesonTrad Music in the Media AwardWinner: BBC Radio Scotland - Take the FloorCongratulations to all the winners at the 2025 Scots Trad Music Awards!Also Read: I Talk Telly Awards 2025: Complete list of winners explored"This generation is so cooked": Netizens react as Ariana Grande addresses viral moment with Adam Sandler, saying "I'm scared what is 67"The Streamer Awards 2025: Complete list of winners and nominees explored