Joy Dunlop (born in Connel, Argyll) is a Scottish Gaelic singer, step dancer, and broadcaster. Following her graduation from Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, she pursued a full-time music career in 2010. Dunlop released her debut album, Dùsgadh / Awakening, in 2010, which won the Roots Recording of the Year at the 2011 Scots New Music Awards. Her subsequent releases include Fiere (2012), Faileasan (2013), and the 2023 album Caoir. Dunlop performed at international festivals such as Celtic Colours and Celtic Connections. A 2010 Royal National Mòd gold medalist, she became the first person to win both Traditional Singer of the Year and Traditional Dance Champion at the 2015 International Pan Celtic Festival. Beyond music, Dunlop established herself as a weather presenter for BBC Scotland and BBC ALBA.
