Mary Smith, from Ness, the most Northerly point of the Isle of Lewis is an internationally renowned traditional Gaelic singer and performs at festivals in Scotland and Ireland and further afield. She sings with a deep understanding of the Scottish Gaelic tradition.

The Interview...

What was the first festival you ever played at?

'S ann a' seinn aig Partickburgh Halls ann an Glaschu a bha mi airson airgead a thogail airson thalla Nis.

What do you like about playing in Glasgow?

Tha Glaschu math oir gu bheil Gàidheil gu leòr ann agus tha tuigse aca air na h-òrain.

Who do you collaborate with?

Lewis Women, John Spillane, Anna Murray, Calum Alex MacMillan agus na Blazin' Fiddles.

What are your plans for 2008?

Tha mi a' dol a dh' Eireann tron t-samhradh a sheinn agus a dhèanamh obair ealain aig Clo Ceardlann na gCnoc.

Who should we keep an eye out for?

Face the West.