Skipinnish Shocker: Lead Singer Booted, Fans Left Speechless!

Skipinnish is one of Scotland's most well-known traditional music bands, and they have been making music together since 1999. The group was started by Angus MacPhail and Andrew Stevenson while they were studying in Glasgow. Over the years, Skipinnish has released ten albums and performed at major venues, including the OVO Hydro in Glasgow, which is the largest music venue in Scotland. Their music is loved by many, and their concerts often attract large crowds who enjoy their lively performances.

Recently, Skipinnish announced a big change on their social media pages. They posted that their lead singer, Norrie MacIver, would not be part of the band in 2026. Norrie has been the frontman for Skipinnish since 2016, and his voice has become a key part of the band's sound. The band thanked Norrie for his contributions and wished him well in his future projects. They mentioned that Norrie has a solo tour planned for next March and will appear on BBC Alba's Cèilidh na Bliadhn' Ùire. Skipinnish also hinted at exciting tour announcements coming soon, keeping fans curious about what is next for the group.

However, the situation became more complicated when Norrie MacIver posted his own message online. He explained that leaving the band was not his decision and that Skipinnish had chosen to move forward without him. Norrie expressed disappointment that he did not get a final concert to say goodbye to the fans who have supported him for the past ten years. His message was accompanied by a photo of him performing onstage, which he said was his last gig with the band, even though he did not know it at the time. Fans responded to both posts with hundreds of comments, many of them criticizing the band's decision. Skipinnish has not yet announced who will replace Norrie as the lead singer. Before joining Skipinnish, Norrie was the singer for another traditional band called Manran. The band is named after the place where Angus MacPhail grew up, Tiree, and they continue to plan new tours and performances, leaving fans eager to see what the future holds for Skipinnish.