In the quiet, farthest reaching parts of Scotland; authentic, skillful, energetic Celtic music has been passed down from generation to generation. The band Heron Valley captures the iconic sounds of the bothies, village halls and kitchen ceilidhs that the members grew up in and around. On Wednesday, Aug. 27, the Heron Valley band arrives in Maine to perform at the historic Opera House in Boothbay Harbor.

The history of the Great Highland bagpipe, and the West Coast fiddle mixed with the driving accompaniment of the piano and guitar are just some of the aural delights the band brings to the stage. From the rugged Atlantic islands of the Outer Hebrides, to the mystical hills of Argyll, these musicians are passionate about their heritage and showcase the culture, language, sounds and stories of their homeland in their music.

The awarded Heron Valley is comprised of Abigail Pryde on vocals, fiddle and guitar with Kenneth MacFarlane on bagpipes and whistle, Ben Muir on piano and bagpipes and Callum Cronin on double bass, bass guitar and guitar with Darren Brown rounding out the band on drums.

The evening is sponsored by an anonymous fan of the band, advance discounted tickets are $25 and available directly from the box office at 207-633-5159. The box office is open Wednesday -Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Regular tickets are $30 and available on the day of the show, and online at https://boothbayoperahouse.com. Doors for seating open at 7 p.m. and the music of the Scottish Highlands begins at 7:30.