A STAR from Scottish folk rockers Skerryvore will fulfil a lifelong ambition when he performs in Greenock - after revealing his links to Inverclyde.

Fiddle player Craig Espie is relishing the opportunity to get back on stage with his bandmates at the Beacon Arts Centre tomorrow night, especially because he will play alongside his younger brother Robbie for the first time.

Craig is originally from Ayr but lived in Kilmacolm for a spell and his sibling still stays in the village and is the head boy at St Columba's School.

Sixth year pupil Robbie is also a member of the school's pipe band and they will support Skerryvore, allowing the brothers to perform together for the first time.

Craig told the Tele: "My dad lives in Kilmacolm and I lived there for a couple of years as well.

"This will be a very special gig for me personally as my brother plays in the St Columba's School Pipe Band and this will be the first time that we have performed on stage together.

"The pipe band will be opening the concert with a few numbers and then joining us on stage later in the show."

The award-winning band, who scooped the Scottish Traditional Music 'Live Act of the Year' honour in both 2016 and 2011, arrive in Greenock after a busy three weeks touring the UK and USA.

Their Beacon concert is heading towards a sell-out as fans get set to kick off their Easter weekend by enjoying a unique fusion of folk, trad, rock and Americana.

Craig said: "We performed alongside the fantastic Fred Morrison back in 2016 as part of Inverclyde's Scottish Folk and Roots Festival.

"The hospitality shown by the Beacon staff and volunteers was second to none, which always make a huge difference, and the audience were all up for a good night so we're really forward to being back.

"This will be our first show in Scotland after spending three weeks in England, Wales and America so will be a great venue for a 'homecoming' gig."

For tickets visit www.beaconartscentre.co.uk or call 723723.