The Oban Times, 2 February, 1935 Prince of Wales as Composer Slow March For Scots Guards Pipe-Majors’ Verdicts on Royal Tune The Prince of Wales has composed a slow march for the bagpipes entitled “Mallorca,” and has presented the original score, written in his own hand, to the Scots Guards. The pipe bands of both […]
Letters to the Press
Letters to the Press
OT: 17 November 1934 – Donald MacIntosh “Pipes and Drums”
The Oban Times, 17 November, 1934 Pipes and Drums Glasgow, 7 November, 1934 Sir,–It is evident that the correspondence anent “Pipes and Drums,” which you have been good enough to publish, is arousing considerable notice among those interested in the advancement and progress of pipe bands. The position of the Scottish Pipe Band Association is […]
OT: 6 August 1927 – Another of the Clan MacRae Society “Clan MacRae Association”
The Oban Times, 6 August, 1927 Clan MacRae Association Inverness, 30 July, 1927 Sir,–The writer has observed a report on the subject of the unveiling ceremony at Clachan Duich, Kintail. What occurs to the reader is that apparently there are two points to consider in regard to this “auspicious occasion” in Kintail. First of all […]
OT: 9 July 1927 – A Member of the Clan MacRae Society “The Clan MacRae”
The Oban Times, 9 July, 1927 The Clan MacRae 2 July, 1927 Sir,–The writer observes in your issue of the 2nd inst., a paragraph headed “Clan MacRae Association Annual General Meeting.” The writer observes that the chief of this Association, the Rev. John A. MacRae, Dundee, attended in person. The article further states “The report […]
OT 9 July 1927 – Seton Gordon “Piobaireachd Music”
The Oban Times, 9 July, 1927 Piobaireachd Music Duntulm Lodge, Isle of Skye, 3 July, 1927 Sir,–Mr. Angus MacPherson believes, perhaps, that, like the late Lord Fisher, the Piobaireachd Society has adopted the motto, “Never apologise.” Well, perhaps there is something in that, but I want him to know that the present listed tunes have […]
OT: 15 December 1928 – Crunluath “Pipe Band Contests”
The Oban Times, 15 December, 1928 Pipe Band Contests 3 December, 1928 Sir,–As most pipers read the “Oban Times,” the columns of which invariably contain something of particular interest to admirers of Scottish music, I ventured to ask your valuable space for a few remarks on the subject of pipe band contests. Judges of these […]
OT: 10 October 1903 – A Lover of the Piob Mhor “The Passing of the Piobaireachd”
The Oban Times, 10 October, 1903 The Passing of the Piobaireachd Sir,–I have read with great interest the three articles headed “The Passing of the Piobaireachd” in your paper of dates 29th August, 5th September, and 12th September, signed “A. M.,” and with your permission would like to make a few remarks thereon. I will […]
OT: 3 October 1903 – J. MacLennan [correction of earlier misprint]
The Oban Times, 3 October, 1903 Sir,–Through a misprint in my letter of last week I am made to say that Dithisd means a compass. What I said was Dithisd means a couple.–I am, etc., J. MacLennan
OT: 3 October 1903 – Oilthigh [“The Passing of the Piobaireachd”]
The Oban Times, 3 October, 1903 [The Passing of the Piobaireachd] 28 September, 1903 Sir,–Having read “H.L.I.’s” letter, kindly allow me to say a few words, through your valuable paper, on one or two points. He mentions that if the MacCrimmons were to rise out of their graves they would be surprised to hear in […]
OT: 3 October 1903 – D. Davidson “The Passing of the Piobaireachd”
The Oban Times, 3 October, 1903 The Passing of the Piobaireachd Duneira, Row, Helensburgh, 29 September, 1903 Sir,–Would you kindly allow me space in your valuable paper to reply to your correspondents in last week’s issue on pipe music? I think Mr. MacLennan’s letter should do something to stir up all who are desirous of […]
