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Carnival 2023 – Scotland to Sardinia by Train – Day One – Taynuilt to North Shields
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I’m lucky enough to live in one of the few villages in North Argyll with a train station, an easy, […] read more…
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Carnival 2023 – Scotland to Sardinia by Train – Introduction
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I have long been interested in the pre-Lenten carnivals that take place throughout Europe. The combination of old traditions, local […] read more…
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Dancing Around The Mast
I think this was the first tune I wrote on gaita, the bagpipe from Galicia in north west Spain, it’s certainly the first I have written down. read more…
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Auld Tunes – Stalker Castle
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Here’s an interesting wee tune from The Piper’s Assistant, Published by Glen Bagpipe Makers in 1845 and edited by John McLachlan. read more…
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Mrs Catherine McNally of Glenburn
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A slow jig named after my paternal grandmother, Catherine McNally (nee McCormick) of Glenburn in Paisley. read more…
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Duncan’s Boots
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This reel was written in the summer of 1997 after a memorable time at Sabhal Mòr Ostaig on Skye during […] read more…
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Captain Service’s Trip to Whitehead
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Here’s a wee march that I wrote in 1997 and dedicated to Campbell Service, or Paddy as he was known […] read more…
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The Tempting Seamstress
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This tune was written back in 1996 when I had nimble fingers due to all the busking. read more…
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Fitas de António
This tune has been floating about my head for a month or two. I wasn’t sure if it was a […] read more…
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The Woodside Reel
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The session scene in Oban has used a number of different venues throughout my time as a participant. For a […] read more…
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Lisa Cronin’s Jig
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Another tune from 1995. This jig was written for my girlfriend at the time, Lisa Cronin of Tralee, County Kerry, […] read more…
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The Toffee Works – Lusty in Carnac
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Around 10 years ago some pals and I put together an Anglo/Scots band to try and realise some musical ideas […] read more…
