main stage at the following years festival. Col Charles Stewart Quaich In 2022 the festival introduced a competition to award the new Col Charles Stewart Quaich. The competition accepts any performance of music, poetry or stories, which celebrate the local area of Killin and Perthshire, and is inspired by Killin's heritage in traditional Scottish music, in particular, Stewart's ‘The Killin Collection’. Col Charles Stewart (1823-1894) was a prominent figure in Killin and Perthshire, and helped to preserve and promote local history, folklore and music. Among his many achievements Stewart was Chief of the Perth Gaelic Society, Director of the Killin Railway, head of Killin Gaelic Choir and was a respected historian and translator of old manuscripts. Born in Glen Lyon, Stewart spent the greater part of his life in Killin at Tigh’n Duin (the now demolished youth hostel). His legacy ‘The Killin Collection’ comprises songs and tunes of the local area from the 18th century. Other events The group have also organised other events alongside the summer festival weekend. History Killin Traditional Music and Dance Festival 1995 – 2003 The Killin Traditional Music and Dance Festival, also known as Killin Folk Festival, ran for nine festivals from 1995 until 2003. Danny Kyle served as festival director for the first three festivals, from 1995 through 1998, until his passing on 7 July 1998. References Music festivals established in 1995 Music festivals in Scotland 1995 establishments in Scotland Stirling (council area) Folk festivals in the United Kingdom Music in Stirling (council area)