An Aberdeen researcher turned harpist will play a concert in the IMS atrium tonight to celebrate the launch of her debut CD.
Irene Watt, a regular on the traditional and folk music scene, started playing the harp just three years ago but quickly felt at home with her new instrument.
The Elphinstone Institute researcher plays a Bohemian Harp, which she built herself with the aid of some professional instruction.
She is currently in the midst of a PhD looking at the psychology of lullabies, but will break off from her studies to gig at the Institute of Medical Sciences (IMS) on Thursday, November 29.
The concert, which will feature other local musicians and the Aberdeen Gaelic Choir, will take place in the Atrium of the IMS at 5pm.
Irene's CD 'Tide of Change' features photography from North-east photographer Andy Hall in the liner notes, while the tracks range from ancient ballads to self-penned jigs.
She said, "The album is dedicated to my late father who not only encouraged me to sing and play music but was a great inspiration to me in many things and was my best friend.
"I started off singing on his knee before graduating to performing on the family dining table. Music has always been part of my life, so when I started playing the harp a few years ago it just felt right from the very beginning."
Drinks and canapés will be provided at Thursday's CD launch which will carry on to 7pm.