The duo, Selkie were formed in the early 80’s and are Hector, with Liz  Thomson. Their sensitive renditions of Contemporary and Traditional songs have delighted audiences throughout the U.K. and further afield.They are regular visitors to Ireland and appeared annually at the prestigious Paddy O Brien Aonach in Nenagh, for almost a decade.They are also welcome guests at the various “Singers Circle” gatherings throughout the region. The commitment to their individual “day jobs”has inevitably impacted on their availability, but they have found the time to record two C D’s on the well known English record label “Wildgoose”.

Liz has a keen interest in  traditional music in particular and a natural flair for understated harmony lines once described as”the sweet and wild of Scotland” which create a unique and compelling blend with Hector’s rich voice and simple guitar technique. Repeat invitations to various venues are testimony to their skills and popularity.

Press Cuttings.

“relaxed listening and pure enjoyment”   “as good as any you will get”

CD Selkie review.  Rod Penlington   Folk write.

“one of the best”  CD Lea Rig  review . Folk on Tap.

“A welcome return of a popular duo”  Angus Despatch and Herald. Concert at “The Glens” Millenium Hall.

“something in their repertoire for everybody”  Nenagh Singers Circle

Newsletter.

“delightful folk singers from Scotland”   The Nenagh Guardian.

“rave notices”   Aonach Paddy O Brian.

Selkie.  The duo of Hector Gilchrist and Liz Thomson, take their name from the old Norse/Scottish ballad of the Selkie, or seal-man . In this legend, the seal in human form, fathers a child and returns to the sea leaving the son in the care of a “Nourris” or nurse, perhaps in some versions of the story, the mother. He returns for the child and both go back to the sea. The version on the CD “Selkie” is the shortened form of the ballad noted by Professor Child. (The Great Selkie of Sule Skerry) The spelling of Selkie is variable, often as Silkie.

The C.D. was originally released by Wildgoose Records in cassette form, but more recently re-mixed in C.D. format. It contains songs with a “Celtic Flavour” both traditional and modern,written by artists with Scottish or Irish backgrounds.