EDDLESTON Parish Church continues to add to the collection pot despite last year's financial struggles.

The community has shown its support to the local Church by hosting a number of successful fundraising events to ensure the church doors remain open.

And this year will be no different, as the pews rang out with the sound of Scottish music in celebration of the country’s musical heritage, as well as Rabbie Burns.

The concert opened with Jamie Webster on accordion who played a toe-tapping set of tunes.

This was followed by Jessie Anderson on clarsach who delighted the audience with her competent playing.

Emily Anderson performed two hauntingly beautiful pieces on fiddle - Swan LK 234 by Catriona McKay about a Shetland fishing boat, and The Parting Glass arranged by Cara Dillon and Seth Lakeman - a drinking song about the final drink of the night before going home.

There then followed a tribute to the songs of Robert Burns from members of Eddleston Voices. Lily Jones, who had only been playing the flute since October, gave a lovely performance of several Scottish tunes including Flower of Scotland and Jamie concluded the afternoon with another couple of sets before Lily led everyone into Auld Lang Syne.

Junior Choir musical director Lorraine Mulholland, said: “The thoughts of all present were with Fiona Sinclair and her daughter Shona who were unable to take part due to a family bereavement.

"We are reminded yet again of the tremendous amount of musical talent we have within our local community and are very grateful that they are eager to give of their time and talent to support our local church."

A total of £95 was raised for Church funds.