Megan is multi instrumentalist and singer hailing from the West Highland town of Fort William and is currently ‘Musician of the Year’, as awarded at the 2022 Scots Trad Music Awards. Growing up in a household with 6 older siblings all immersed in music, her path to becoming a musician was almost inevitable. Her early musical training was received through local Feisean and the Lochaber Musical School.

Megan went on to study Classical Violin at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama where she gained her degree and valuable experience in performance, composition and arrangement.

Traditional Scottish music always remained a strong passion and shortly after graduating she joined highly respected Scottish folk group Breabach. In her 12 years with the band, Breabach have carved out international recognition as one of Scotland’s most innovative and creative acts. 6 time winners at the MG Alba Scots Trad Music Awards, they have performed for Radio and Television, co-curated cross cultural collaborations and released 7 albums alongside a hectic touring schedule which has seen them play at venues including the Sydney Opera House.

Her versatility, technical skill and outgoing nature make Megan a much in demand session musician, performing and recording with artists including Salsa Celtica, the Grit Orchestra, Le Vent Du Nord, Kim Carnie, Kris Drever and Duncan Chisolm.

2022 marked the release of her debut album ‘Pilgrim Souls’ at Celtic Connections. An instrumental and vocal suite inspired by the work of fellow Fort William native Christine Clark, whose dream-like, impressionistic paintings depict – in the artist’s own words - “imagined landscapes and narratives which transport us to unknown lands, conveying moments of solitude, love, hope, beauty and loss.”

Megan’s exciting musical journey continues into 2023 with her new partnership of Su-a Lee (Cello/Saw) and Alistair Paterson (Piano/Harmonium). Henderson combines beauty, energy and finesse to create a versatile programme of original music and song.