The Oban Times, 23 January, 1937 Angus MacKay and Piobaireachd Inveran Hotel, Invershin, 16 January, 1937 Sir,–I have read with much interest the letters which appeared in your recent columns from the pens of Mr. John Grant and “Hebridean.” He would be a fool indeed who would doubt Angus Mackay’s ability as a performer and […]
Letters to the Press
Letters to the Press
OT: 16 January 1937 – Hebredian “Angus MacKay and Piobaireachd”
The Oban Times, 16 January, 1937 Angus MacKay and Piobaireachd 10 January, 1937 Sir,–We heartily approve of Mr. Grant’s suggestion that a monument be erected to the memory of Angus MacKay, for the noble work which he did for pipe music. The MacCrimmons of Skye have a beautiful memorial erected to perpetuate their memory, but […]
OT: 9 January 1937 – John Grant “Angus Mackay and Piobaireachd”
The Oban Times, 9 January, 1937 Angus MacKay and Piobaireachd Mackay and the MacCrimmons Contrasted 29 December, 1936 Sir–Who was Angus MacKay? Angus MacKay was the greatest musical genius in the art of piobaireachd in his day and generation, and he has never been equalled or surpassed since. Angus was born in the year 1812 […]
OT: 1 August 1936 – John Grant “Review: PS 6th Book of Piobaireachd”
The Oban Times, 1 August, 1936 REVIEWS PIOBAIREACHD The great river dashing down the precipice, the chime of church bells, the roar of battle and the clatter of steel, all suggest themes or foundations for the great music of the Piobaireachd –John Grant. Piobaireachd is the classic music of the great Highland bagpipe, the Ceol […]
OT: 27 June 1936 – John Grant “Famous Piper of the Past”
The Oban Times, 27 June, 1936 Famous Piper of the Past Lochnagar, Edinburgh, June 20, 1936. Sir– A short time ago there appeared in the columns of the Oban Times a photograph of the late pipe major Ronald Mackenzie, and underneath it was stated that he was a son of the great John Ban Mackenzie. […]
OT: 6 June 1936 – Donald Gillespie’s Farewell to Craigean”
OT: 30 May 1936 – “Famous Piper of the Past: Ronald Mackenzie”
OT: 23 February 1935 – Mallorca Drum Score
OT 9 February 1935 – Seton Gordon “Pipe Tune by H.R.H. The Prince of Wales”
The Oban Times, February 9 1935 Pipe Tune by H. R. H. The Prince Of Wales 2 February, 1935 Sir,–it is with intense pleasure and pride we learn of His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales composing this slow march for the Highland Bagpipe. I know I can speak for every piper and lover of […]
OT: 26 January 1935 – George I. Campbell “Ian Dall Mackay’s Chanter”
The Oban Times, 26 January, 1935 Iain Dall Mackay’s Chanter Garscube Estate Office, Bearsden, Dunbartonshire, 11 January, 1935 Sir,–I am sending you an extract from a letter received by me recently from His Honour Judge Calder of the County Court, Caribou, B.C., together with copies of its two very interesting enclosures. The first of these, […]
