The Oban Times, 5 October, 1912 The Piobaireachd Society’s New Collection Edinburgh, 30 September, 1912 Sir,–Mr. John Grant in your issue of the 28th inst. is anxious to know why I did not fulfill my promises, and the numerous readers “The Oban Times” will be anxious to know why he has constituted himself the champion […]
Author: Alan Armstrong
OT: 31 August 1912 – John Grant “The Piobaireachd Society’s New Collection”
The Oban Times, 31 August, 1912 The Piobaireachd Society’s New Collection 42 Elmfield Avenue, Aberdeen, 21 August, 1912 Sir,–I have no desire to continue controversy if it can be avoided, but under the circumstances I beg to remind your correspondent, Mr. John McLennan, Edinburgh, that he has failed to fulfill his promise, which was as […]
OT: 24 August 1912 – K.N. MacDonald “Gesto’s Canntaireachd of 1828”
The Oban Times, 24 August, 1912 Gesto’s Canntaireachd of 1828 21 Clarendon Crescent, Edinburgh, 18 August, 1912 Sir,–the above work is now in the printers hands, and some very interesting developments are awaiting the piping fraternity. In fact, “Bidh olc mu ghlanadh a’ mhionaich”–there will be a row about the addition of the spoil, when […]
OT: 17 August 1912 – John MacLennan “The Piobaireachd Society’s New Collection”
The Oban Times, 17 August, 1912 The Piobaireachd Society’s New Collection 12 August, 1912 Sir,–One of the many faults “Fear aig am bheil fios” finds with me in your issue of the 10th inst. Is my criticising Part VI of the Piobaireachd Society’s publication because “it is not out yet.” I crave a corner of […]
OT: 10 August 1912 – Luceo
The Oban Times, 10 August, 1912 5 August, 1912 Sir,–I regret to see that the only effect of the recent correspondence on canntaireachd in your columns has been a promised translation of Gesto’s book by an amateur piper–one of undoubted enthusiasm, I understand–but one surely not qualified by training for such a task. Writing as […]
OT: 10 August 1912 – John Grant “Captain Neil MacLeod’s Book of Canntaireachd”
The Oban Times, 10 August, 1912 Captain Neil MacLeod’s Book of Canntaireachd 42 Elmfield Avenue, Aberdeen, 5 August, 1912 Sir,–I was simply delighted when I read “Fionn’s” letter of 22nd July. The truth will come out, and surely hear it has been revealed. “Fionn’s” letter proves beyond all doubt that Captain MacLeod of Gesto could […]
OT: 10 August 1912 – Fear aig am bheil fios [John Grant] “The Piobaireachd society’s New Collection”
The Oban Times, 10 August, 1912 The Piobaireachd Society’s New Collection 3 August, 1912 Sir,–when I wrote my letter of 23rd July I had no idea that it was to be followed up by another on entirely different lines, and that I would have to make good my plea. In Mr. MacLennan’s letter of the […]
OT: 27 July 1912 – John MacLennan [Review of PS Vol. VI]
The Oban Times, Saturday, 27 July, 1912 26 Arden Street, Edinburgh 23 July, 1911 [sic] Sir,–Part VI. of the Piobaireachd Society’s publication has recently been issued, and I regret to note that it is as great a failure as its predecessors–indeed, if we take into consideration the “Historical Notes,” this volume may be looked upon […]
OT: 27 July 1912 – Iain Grannd [John Grant]
The Oban Times, 27 July, 1912 42 Elmfield Avenue, Aberdeen, 22 July, 1912 Sir,–I have no intention to throw cold water on any attempt which may be made in the preservation of any of our ancient customs, more especially Canntaireachd, but seeing the intimation which appeared in your columns from the pen of Dr. K. […]
OT: 27 July 1912 – Fionn “Captain Neil MacLeod’s Book of Canntaireachd”
The Oban Times, 27 July, 1912 Captain Neil MacLeod’s Book of Canntaireachd Glasgow, 22 July, 1912 Sir,–In your issue of last Saturday, Mr. John Grant, in a postscript to his letter, makes reference to my work “The Martial Music of the Clams,” published in 1904, and inquires on what authority I stated in that work […]
