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3 July, 2026
Fettercairn Becomes Headline Sponsor of the SAY Award’s Landmark 15th Anniversary Ceremony
Fettercairn is proud to announce its partnership as headline sponsor of the 2026 Scottish Album of the Year (SAY) Award, marking the prestigious event’s 15th anniversary. Returning to Dundee’s Caird Hall on 5 November, the ceremony will celebrate 15 years of championing Scotland’s outstanding musical talent and cultural contributions. The partnership reflects Fettercairn’s ongoing commitment to supporting Scottish creativity, culture and craftsmanship, while recognising the artists shaping Scotland’s vibrant music scene.
We are delighted to be partnering with the SAY Award as headline sponsors in its 15th year, as the Scottish Album of the Year ceremony returns to Dundee.
This year’s ceremony will reflect on the 15 years of contribution to Scottish music, having distributed over £425,000 in prize money to artists ranging from Young Fathers, Paolo Nutini, CHVRCHES, Kathryn Joseph and Dillon Barrie. The awards celebrate the cultural impact and contribution of Scottish albums, with the winning record awarded the coveted title of Scottish Album of the Year.
Previous winners include Kai Reesu, rEDOLENT, Aidan Moffat and Bill Wells, and Anna Meredith, as well as Kathryn Joseph and Barry Burns’ Mogwai, who we worked with on last year’s Vanguard release.
Robert Kilpatrick, CEO and Creative Director of the Scottish Music Industry Association (SMIA) said: "It's hard to believe that 2026 marks 15 years of SAY. To date, 280 Longlisted albums have been celebrated and championed. When I think about what the award does – what it says about who we are as a nation and how we value our music and culture – I'm really proud of the continued commitment from our partners in making everything we do possible.
"We're delighted to be returning to Dundee's Caird Hall this November for a landmark celebration, and to be welcoming Fettercairn on board as our headline partner.
Thom Watt, our Global Brand Controller said: “We’re passionate believers in celebrating the creativity, ingenuity and diverse culture of Scotland, not to mention the joy of discovering a life-changing new album. That’s why we are absolutely delighted to be supporting the SAY Award as it returns to Dundee in its landmark 15th year. We can’t wait to hear this year’s album nominations.”
The award ceremony will be hosted at Dundee’s Caird Hall on November 5th.
You can listen to previous year’s shortlists and winners here.
