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Julie Fowlis is a renowned Scottish folk singer, multi-instrumentalist, and broadcaster, celebrated for her captivating interpretations of traditional Gaelic songs and her role in promoting Gaelic language and culture internationally.Born on the Isle of North Uist in Scotland's Outer Hebrides, Julie Fowlis immersed herself in Gaelic song from an early age. Trained classically on woodwind instruments, she returned to her Gaelic roots professionally. Her breakthrough came with her solo albums 'Cuilidh' (2007) and 'Uam' (2009), gaining widespread acclaim. Her rendition of 'Touch the Sky' for Disney-Pixar's 'Brave' (2012) introduced her voice to a global audience. Fowlis is a passionate advocate for the Gaelic language and collaborates widely within the folk and traditional music scenes. She has won multiple awards, including Scots Singer of the Year at the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards (2008).

• Fowlis is one of the few professional musicians performing primarily in Scottish Gaelic.
• Her work on the 'Brave' soundtrack involved recording the song 'Touch the Sky' and voicing the character of Merida's mother, Queen Elinor, singing in Gaelic.
• She has collaborated with major artists like Yo-Yo Ma (on his 'Songs of Joy & Peace' album) and Paul McCartney.
• Fowlis and her husband, fellow musician Éamon Doorley, are key figures in the contemporary Gaelic music revival.
• She received an MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire) in the 2020 New Year Honours for services to Gaelic music and culture.
• Beyond singing, she is a skilled player of the oboe, cor anglais, flute, whistles, and bodhrán.