Iona Lane is a Highlands-based singer-songwriter whose work is deeply rooted in landscape, ecology, and folklore. Her new album "Swilkie" brings together poetic songwriting and atmospheric melodies inspired by three artist residencies on the Isle of Eigg, the Isle of Mull, and Sanday in Orkney. Each song is shaped by a strong sense of place—where lighthouses, curlews, basking sharks, lichen, and disappearing islands all find their way into her vivid narratives. Recorded in a boathouse on Scotland’s West Coast, "Swilkie" carries the subtle presence of the sea, with the gentle wash of tide quietly woven into the album’s texture. Iona’s music reflects her deep connection to coastal environments, expressed through evolving vocal lines, delicate guitar work, and the warm drone of shruti box. Her songwriting invites listeners into contemplative, immersive soundscapes that honour both the fragility and resilience of the natural world. Tickets, $10 or three for $24 to any of the Home Routes concerts, are available at the Info Desk. Half of the proceeds for this concert will be donated to the Medicine Hat Women's Shelter Society.
