Scott Linden  

bass, mandolin

Scott is a native of Ayr, Scotland and has been playing in Celtic, trad-jazz, jug and skiffle bands for nearly 20 years.  He played tuba, and later moved on to electric bass in a semi-pro traditional jazz outfit playing regularly in Ayrshire pubs and hotels.  After moving to Finland, Scott played bass and mixed for "Dog In A Bucket," an unusual combination of jug, skiffle, R&R and fun that performed mainly around Helsinki but also up at the Kaustinen Folk Festival and even across the water in Estonia.  Later in Helsinki, Scott performed with "Up Yer Kilt," an Irish/Scottish Ceilidh group which taught the locals Scottish Dance and how to enjoy themselves whilst learning a bit of English.  Before joining the Westlin Weavers, Scott met Jeanne and Marc when they were playing with Glenfinnan and often joined that band on bass, too.  Scott and Jeanne also played together in the House of Scotland Ceilidh Band during his time in San Diego.

Scott has relocated with his family back to Finland, and continues to play with Celtic groups there.  Bon voyage, Scott -- we miss you so!

Scott with his Finnish band, Up Yer Kilt (he's the shy one hiding in the back on the right).