About Us
Scots by heritage. Curators by nature.
We are Anna & Ainsley – experienced producers, performers, and cultural consultants. Based in London with a global reach, we create bespoke Scottish experiences for any stage, any audience.
Our work reflects:
- Creativity in every concept
- Culture at the heart of every detail
- Collaboration with artists and clients alike
- Courage in bringing bold ideas to life
Meet The Curators
Ainsley Hamill
Ainsley Hamill is a critically acclaimed Scottish singer, songwriter, cultural curator and award-winning performer, praised for her rich, emotive voice and evocative storytelling. Singing in Gaelic, Scots and English, Ainsley crafts spellbinding performances that blend heritage and innovation, tradition and bold contemporary artistry.
Her recent album Fable explores Scottish folklore and identity through powerful original compositions. Folk Radio UK hailed it as “a bold and atmospheric triumph.” Ainsley’s debut solo release Not Just Ship Land also received wide critical acclaim, described by The Guardian as their album of the month “her voice thick with velvet and mirk… hovering between the comforting warmth of The Breath and the whip-smart forlornness of early Adele.”
She has been recognised as “one of the best of her generation” by RnR Magazine, and regularly performs across the UK and internationally, including for global brands, embassies, government departments and major cultural festivals. In 2023 she represented Scotland as part of the UK’s cultural programme for the Eurovision Song Contest.
Ainsley’s shows are known for their atmosphere, clarity of vision and emotional resonance. To experience her live is to witness the heart of Scottish tradition made vivid, accessible and moving.
Anna MacDonald
Anna MacDonald is a highly respected musician, creative producer and cultural strategist with a deep commitment to social impact and artistic excellence, and a skilled performer on both the traditional Scottish clàrsach and the larger concert pedal harp. A classically trained multi-instrumentalist and Gaelic singer, Anna is also the co-founder of Play for Progress, an award-winning arts organisation that supports young refugees through music, education and creative therapy. Her work has been featured by leading UK broadcasters and cultural bodies, and she has led pioneering arts interventions for the NHS, national charities, and international NGOs.
Anna’s performances are rooted in cultural storytelling and community connection, and she brings this same clarity of vision and care to every event she curates. With a gift for designing immersive, meaningful artistic experiences, she collaborates with clients to produce unforgettable brand activations, ceremonies and cultural showcases that honour both message and moment.
She has delivered programmes and performances in settings as diverse as the Houses of Parliament, UNHCR events, high-profile brand activations, and intimate theatre stages. Her work consistently bridges heritage and innovation, and she is frequently called upon to deliver work that is socially conscious and artistically ambitious.
Anna believes in the transformative power of performance and its ability to shift perception, celebrate identity, and build empathy. She is known for her ability to bring together diverse teams of artists and creatives, and for her exceptional attention to detail, care for performers, and organisational clarity.
Together, Ainsley and Anna are The Curators of Exiled Scots: a visionary team blending world-class Scottish performance with cultural insight, artistic integrity and professional polish.