Akenaton- you should try The Glasgow Ballads Workshop (facebook 'closed' page but just ask Anne Neilson if you can join!) also web site.)
The group has been going about 6 years, was started by Anne Neilson, Gordeanna McCulloch and Ronnie Clark, all with excellent folk / trad credentials.
During 'Celtic' we offer three Sunday afternoons of alternative naethin-tae-dae-wi' the big festival events. Last week was a selection of our members and friends offering Burns songs, today was Archie Fisher being interviewed by Adam McNaughton then singing from some members (many of whom are weel kent performers in their own right) and the last hour was an 'Archie' concert. Great day!
We have another event next Sunday, Carol Anderson fiddling accompanied by guitarist Martin (canny remember his surname) plus singing from members and friend -- and audience!
You would enjoy our sessions- - - sometimes guests, mostly just us looking at ballads and traditional songs.

And - you could always come along to Strachur Smiddy when Folk at the Forge is on, ten minutes away frae yer hoose and definitely 'old fashioned type folk event!