OT: 22 February 1919 – Margaret C. MacKinnon “MacCrimmon’s Lament”

The Oban Times, 22 February, 1919 kosters cash loans las vegas                                                            MacCrimmon’s Lament  Strathaird, Greenock, 17 February, 1919  Sir,–I should be much obliged if anyone could let me know who wrote MacCrimmon’s Lament, also who set it to music? –I am, etc.,  Margaret C. MacKinnon

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OT: 11 December 1915 – Allan MacDonald “The Origin of Bagpipe Music”

The Oban Times, 11 December, 1915                                                       The Origin of Bagpipe Music Waternish, Isle of Skye, 26 November, 1915 Sir,–As to the origin of bagpipe music, some are of the opinion that it is to be derived from the Danes, but Mr. Pennant thinks differently, and gives the following reasons for deriving it from Italy:– […]

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OT: 19 December 1925 – John Grant “Toarluath and Crunluath in Piobaireachd”

The Oban Times, 19 December, 1925 Toarluath and Crunluath in Piobaireachd 27 Comely Bank Street, Edinburgh, 7 December, 1925 Sir,–in reply to your correspondents on the above subject, I have no hesitation in saying that the Toarluath and Crunluath, as noted in Angus Mackay’s book or Donald McPhee’s are both absolutely correct. Take the Toarluath […]

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OT: 5 December 1925 – William Gray “Toarluath and Crunluath Notes”

The Oban Times, 5 December, 1925 Toarluath and Crunluath Notes Glasgow, 27 November, 1925 Sir,–I have no desire to enter into any controversy on piping, but in your issue of 21st November, a correspondent, who signs himself “I.F.M.S.S.” challenges the authenticity of the Toarluath and Crunluath notes as given in my “Tutor,” as well as […]

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