Four in five women musician have experienced sexual violence and harassment while working or taking part in the Scottish folk music scene, according to new survey findings.

A new study reveals that around four in five women musicians in the trad scene have experienced sexual assault or harassment.

The survey of 409 women - most of them musicians, teachers or students - found 81% had suffered some form of abuse.

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