Ailie is a multi-award-winning composer based on the West coast of Scotland. She has been commissioned by some of the world’s most prestigious cultural institutions including the BBC Proms, the LPO, Scottish Ensemble, Red Note, Bang on a Can, The RSNO, Cappella Nova, Huddersfield Contemporary Music Festival, The Scottish Chamber Choir and the Riot Ensemble. She was composer-in-residence with Sound Festival 2019-2022 and Glyndebourne Opera 2019-2023. She was awarded the ‘Achievement in New Music’ prize at the inaugural Scottish Awards for New Music and has also won prizes for ‘Best Chamber work’ and ‘Innovation in New Music’.
In November 2024, Ailie was a recipient of the Essentials Fund.