Daimh

Daimh is a term that can refer to two related, but distinct, subjects in Scottish Gaelic culture. In Scottish Gaelic, daimh means bond, tie, or kinship, and it is used to denote a close connection between people, families, or communities. The word can appear in literature and speech to express loyalty, obligation, or affection. In Gaelic orthography, the form Dàimh with a macron on the a is common in Gaelic-language sources, while Daimh is a spelling sometimes used in English-language contexts or as a proper noun.

Dàimh, often anglicized as Daimh, is also the name of a Scottish traditional music group formed in the 1990s. The ensemble draws on Gaelic musical traditions and is known for blending instrumental sets with Gaelic songs. Typical instrumentation includes fiddles, guitar or bouzouki, and pipes or whistles, with performances that emphasize lively reels, jigs, and slow airs, as well as contemporary compositions in a Gaelic idiom. Over the years the lineup has changed, but the group has remained active in the Celtic music scene, releasing several recordings and performing at festivals and venues around the world. The project is associated with the revival and ongoing vitality of Gaelic music, and it has collaborated with other Gaelic artists to promote language and culture through traditional and contemporary arrangements.