The Cottars are a rising ensemble of Celtic entertainers from Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada. Each is a multi-instrumentalist, singer, and stepdancer. They have entertained national and regional political figures and, in various combinations, have shared the stage with stars such as The Chieftains, Danú, Bruce Cockburn, The Barra MacNeils, Natalie MacMaster, Altan, and many, many others.