The Oban Times, 19 September 1903 The Piobaireachd Society of Scotland The Piobaireachd Society of Scotland was instituted in January last, and in view of the promised revival of the piobaireachd, it will be of interest to publish some particulars of its aims and intentions. The society began in a modest way with but a […]
Author: Alan Armstrong
OT: 12 September 1903 – A.M. “The Passing of the Piobaireachd – Part III”
The Oban Times, 12 September 1903 The Passing of the Piobaireachd by “A. M.” Part III. The present writer has no desire to pose as an authority on the piobaireachd. His sole object is to draw attention to the shameful way in which it is neglected by Highlanders of the present day. At the same […]
OT: 5 September 1903 – A.M. “The Passing of the Piobaireachd – Part II”
The Oban Times, 5 September, 1903 The Passing of the Piobaireachd by “A. M.” Part II. Mention was made in the last article of the hopeless indifference with which piobaireachd playing is regarded at the present moment in Scotland, and the apathetic manner in which all classes alike are watching one of the oldest, and […]
OT: 19 September 1903 – A.M. “The Passing of the Piobaireachd – Part IV”
The Oban Times, 19 September, 1903 The Passing of the Piobaireachd By “A. M.” Part IV.–(Conclusion.) But enough of lamentation. The piobaireachd has traveled far down the road to oblivion. But it is not too late to turn. The remedy has been alluded to before. There is only one, and the Highlander must apply it […]
OT: 2 February 1935 – John MacKay “Reminiscences of a Long Life”
The Oban Times, 2 February 1935 Reminiscences of a Long Life by John MacKay Through the courtesy of Mr. George J. Campbell, Hon. Secretary and Treasurer of the Piobaireachd Society, we were enabled to publish in last week’s Oban Times a letter from Judge Calder of the County Court, Caribou, British Columbia, dealing with Iain […]
OT: 3 September 1927 – Review – “A Complete Theory of the Scots Highland Bagpipe – Part II”
The Oban Times, 3 September, 1927 “A Complete Theory of the Scots Highland Bagpipe” Part II. It is interesting to find the beat he calls “Riludh” or “Iuludh” (Toarluath) contains the middle note regarding which there has been much controversy of recent years. He describes that beat as follows (the words in brackets being added […]
OT: 10 April 1909 – Unsigned “A New Composer of Piobaireachd” [Review]
The Oban Times, 10 April 1909 A New Composer of Piobaireachd In the ancient days the verbal notation or “canntaireachd” of the MacCrimmons preserved to posterity not a few eminent pieces of Ceòl Mòr, which otherwise would undoubtedly have been lost. In our time a new composer has arisen, who combines in a happy degree general musical […]
EN: 1 August 1942 – Unsigned “Major John MacRae Killed” [Article]
Edinburgh Evening News, 1 August, 1942 War Casualties Major John Macrae Killed Word has been received by his parents in Rothesay that Major John MacRae, D.S.O., Scots Guards, has been killed in Egypt. He was the only son of Sir Colin and Lady Margaret MacRae and a nephew of the Marquess of Bute. He was […]
OT: 7 July 1909 – Unsigned “Honouring General Thomason” [Article]
Honouring General Thomason from The Oban Times of July 7th, 1909 The committee which organised the recognition of Major-General Thomason’s services to pipe music have every reason to feel gratified with the splendid response to their proposal, as the album, containing an illuminated address, with almost 800 signatures of admirers from all over the country, […]
TS: 31 August 1973 – Unsigned “£7000 for communion cups” [Sale of bagpipes] [Article]
The Scotsman, 31 August, 1973 £ 7000 for communion cups The first part of Sotheby’s two-day sale of works of art and paintings at Gleneagles Hotel yesterday realised £ 62,359. A pair of communion cups, set for sale by the Kirk Session of Forres, which were probably the oldest Inverness silver to have […]
