The Edinburgh Evening News, 20 November, 1947 Wedding March for Bagpipes Princess Elizabeth has accepted the manuscript of a bagpipe tune composed by Mr. John Grant (71), 35 Groathill Avenue, Craigleith, Edinburgh, and entitled, “Her Royal Highness Princess Elizabeth’s Wedding March.” This is the fourth Royal wedding March which Mr. Grant has composed.
Letters to the Press
Letters to the Press
EN: 23 July 1945 – Unsigned “From Our Turret Window” [Roosevelt piobaireachd][article]
The Edinburgh Evening News, 23 July, 1945 From Our Turret Window One of the most treasured letters in the possession of Mr. John Grant, lifelong student of pipe music, whose home is at 35 Groathill Avenue, Edinburgh, is one signed by Mrs. Roosevelt expressing thanks for the tune, “Salute to Franklin D. Roosevelt,” composed by […]
EN: 8 June 1953 – Unsigned “Salute To Queen” [article]
The Edinburgh Evening News, 8 June, 1953 Salute To Queen A brochure containing a piobaireachd entitled “Her Majesty the Queen’s Coronation Salute,” composed by Mr. John Grant, F.S.A. Scot., 35 Groathill Avenue, Craigleith, Edinburgh, has been accepted by the Queen. The letter of acceptance from the Keeper of the Pretty Hers stated that the Queen […]
WS: 25 May 1929 – Unsigned “Royal Piobaireachd” [article]
The Weekly Scotsman, 25 May, 1929 Royal Piobaireachd Acceptance by Duke and Duchess In the olden days in the Scottish Highlands it was customary to dedicate original compositions on the great Highland bagpipe to Kings and Princes in order to commemorate special occasions. Their Royal Highnesses the Duke and Duchess of York have been pleased […]
WS: 7 June 1945 – Unsigned “Piping Brochure” [article]
The Weekly Scotsman, 7 June, 1945 Piping Brochure Their Majesties the King and Queen have been pleased to accept a brochure entitled “The Martial Music of the Battle of Britain.” It runs into 44 pages of Highland bagpipe music, and includes a number of water-colours of Highland scenery. The brochure contains seven tunes–four piobaireachdan, a […]
EN: 1 June 1945 – Unsigned “Battle Music” [article]
The Edinburgh Evening News, 1 June, 1945 Battle Music The King and Queen have accepted a brochure entitled “The Martial Music of the Battle of Britain,” written by an Edinburgh man. The brochure runs to 44 pages of bagpipe music, interspersed with a number of water-colours of Highland scenery. It contains seven tunes–four pibrochs, a […]
EN: 25 September 1944 – Unsigned “The Chatty Side of the News” [article]
Edinburgh Evening News, 25 September, 1944 The Chatty Side of the News It is said that “Highland Laddie” is Field-Marshal Montgomery’s favourite pipe tune. If so, his taste coincides with that of many another soldier in many a civilian. But, if he fancies, the Field-Marshal can now have his very own tune played for his […]
WS: 7 October 1944 – Piper “The March to Berlin” [Article]
The Weekly Scotsman, 7 October, 1944 The March to Berlin The music of the Highland bagpipes has so often been associated with deeds that have won our far-flung Empire that, now victory is in sight, it might be considered a fitting opportunity to cheer our Forces with the music which inspired their forefathers. A new […]
EN: 10 July 1911 – Unsigned “Veterans Parade in King’s Park” [photo]
OT: 14 June 1919 – Unsigned “The Culture of Pipe Music” [article]
The Oban Times, 14 June, 1919 The Culture of Pipe Music All lovers of pipes are deeply indebted to the enthusiasm of Mr. W. G. Burn-Murdoch for pipe playing and pipe music. He has taken a great interest in the training of a class of boys under Mr. John Grant, and the class held its […]
