The Great Oak Moot - Saor Patrol

Saor Patrol

About the Band

'Saor' from the Gaelic word ‘Saorsa’, meaning freedom / liberty

From Central Scotland and Fife, the ancient Celtic Kingdom of Scotland, Saor Patrol and their unique sound of Scotland in the 21st century, brings together the sounds of the past into the present and launches the listener into an 'Exciting Tribal Experience'.

Those that have heard and experienced SAOR PATROL live never forget the visual image. The vibrant energy they share with their audience during a performance, with their vibrant pipe tunes and drum rhythms please and excite many a crowd from all walks of life.

The sound they have evolved, produced and developed has been referred to as "Celtabilly". Bluegrass, Rockabilly, and as many other sounds have evolved from traditional Scottish and Irish music over the centuries, this is their contribution!!

Still holding onto their unique sound and style they continue to combine old musical Celtic roots with the new.

Saor Patrol can now also offer an alternative, more ‘Rock’ orientated set, for their audiences. After a year of sampling and try outs with guitarist we now have the man for the job. He was always there and it was just a matter of timing. So you choose, TRIBAL Celtabilly or TRIBAL Celtic Rock.

There is more to the band members of Saor Patrol than meets the eye, they are a band for a more complicated reason, which they do not always get the opportunity to convey to their audience. They travel and perform to allow them to realise an equally fantastic goal.

They are all volunteers of the Clanranald Trust for Scotland, a recognised Scottish charity, whose primary aim is the promotion of Scottish Cultural and Heritage through Entertainment and Education.

To this end they also travel the world all summer giving traditional and educational talks in over 300 schools a year. They are also members of Combat International a recognised organisation that supplies trained stunt crews and advisors to the Film and TV industry. Although the band is separate from the Trust one heavily promotes the other at all times.