BBC article: Coracle tradition passed down through generations

BBC News recently posted in their Magazine a video about coracles, net fishing and handing the tradition down through the family, featuring Raymond and Malcolm Rees.

This video can be viewed on the BBC News Magazine website by clicking here

News

Coracle making demonstration wanted this summer

Friday 8 May 2026

We have been contacted by Amgueddfa Ceredigion Museum in Aberystwyth. The museum is currently closed for renovations, but are running a series of community engagement events this summer.

Calls for coracle making demonstrations

Sunday 1 February 2026

We have been made aware of two events later this year that are looking for traditional craft demonstrators

Coracles and pearl fishing

Wednesday 31 December 2025

We all thought the coracle (curach) had died out as a traditional working boat in Scotland in the 18th Century with the cessation of timber floating on the River Spey.

Events

33rd Scottish Annual Traditional Boat Festival

Saturday 13/06/2026 - 13:08

The 33rd Scottish Annual Traditional Boat Festival is being held again this year in the historic 17th Century Harbour town of Portsoy on the Aberdeenshire coast

on 13-14th June 2026

The Edge Festival is a volunteer‑run, three‑day celebration of music, arts, food and family fun in the heart of Solva. Every ticket helps support local charities, youth groups and community projects across the St Davids Peninsula.

Bures Coracle Regatta

Saturday 08/08/2026 - 12:00

This event is held annually usually on the second Saturday in August on the river (12pm-3pm) besides Bures Recreation Ground. This event has a fancy name but is in fact a FREE, low-key, laid back, fun afternoon.

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