I recently reported that on a trip to Iona and its abbey I spotted this memorial bench (right in picture above) dedicated to a Dominic McGowan, writes the Editor. I thought this could be the same Dominic McGowan who died at a tragically young age and for whom Duncan Johnstone wrote his melodic and poignant 6/8 march. The dates fitted and I remembered him telling me about the origins of…
The Scottish music archive ‘Rare Tunes’ has unearthed an LP recording by Champion Piper John MacFadyen. Its on the ‘Gaelfon’ label and dates from 1958 and was recorded in Glasgow. The recording includes a complete piobaireachd, MacIntosh’s Lament, and the ceòl beag is as follows: Braes of Lochiel / Invercharron Gathering / Cameron MacFadyen / Duart Castle; 71st Highlander’s Farewell to Edinburgh / Pipe Major Willie Gray’s Farewell to the…
Donald’s daughter Sheona MacDonald, Aberdeen, has agreed to share with us her memories of her father and also his extensive archive of photographs, letters and newspaper clippings. We will publish what we can over the coming weeks. Mrs MacDonald has also kindly given permission for her father’s book of tunes to be published for download. Again this will be available via the Piping Press Shop in due course. The above…
Enthusiasts will be able to listen to the Argyllshire Gathering’s 150th Anniversary competitions for free, it has been announced. The event will be held in the Argyllshire Gathering Halls, Breadalbane Street, Oban, a week tomorrow, August 25, from 12 noon. Seven top players with Argyll connections will compete in Piobaireachd, March, Strathspey and Reel and Medley. It is expected there will be a large crowd. The halls can accommodate up…
Piping Live! celebrated a welcome return and successful 18th year as it burst back onto the Glasgow events calendar last week, welcoming around 1,200 attendees across 52 events and streaming to 10,000 fans from 20 countries across the globe, writes Corrie Campbell. The 2021 edition of the globally recognised event closed last night after a nine-day run of jam-packed world class performances, competitions, music sessions, recitals, book launches and workshops, all celebrating…
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