Úir was formed during 2015 in Edinburgh as a collaboration of Scottish and Cumbrian musicians. A raw, natural, atmospheric sound has materialised that draws on inspiration from various genres of music (past and present) brought into focus via black metal. Úir is taken from Ogham, where it is assigned the meaning: Earth, soil or clay.

Bringing a voice from the remote ends of the Celtic world and from the depths of a forgotten past. Through modern eyes we can but muster only a sombre view of the nature and landscapes that have influenced the art of Britain and Ireland for thousands of years.