The Oban Times, 15 November, 1932 The Crunluath-A-Mach Movement Edinburgh, 8 October, 1932 Sir,–In your issue of last week your correspondent “Mach” says–”Judges take upon themselves a serious responsibility.” I agree with him, and in that responsibility they must be prepared to uphold the traditions of the past against mighty odds. I have no hesitation […]
Letters to the Press
Letters to the Press
OT: 8 November 1932 – Mach ” Piobaireachd: the Mach Beats”
The Oban Times, 8 November, 1932 Piobaireachd: the Mach Beats 27 September, 1932 Sir,–it is reported in your issue of the 17th instant, referring to the gold medal competition at the Argyllshire Gathering, that the judges were of the opinion that one of the players finished his tune with a Crunluath-a-Mach not in the orthodox […]
OT: 23 April 1932 – R.C. MacLeod “The MacCrimmon Memorial Inscriptions”
The Oban Times, 23 April, 1932 The MacCrimmon Memorial Inscriptions Mitford Vicarage, Morpeth, 19 April, 1932 Sir,–In spite of what Mr. A. K. Cameron says in your last issue, I think that the compilers of the inscription on the MacCrimmon Memorial are probably right. The calculation, which gives thirty years to a generation, works out […]
OT: 16 April 1932 – A.K. Cameron “The MacCrimmon Memorial Inscriptions”
The Oban Times, 16 April, 1932 The MacCrimmon Memorial Inscriptions Marsh, Montana, U.S.A., 16 March, 1932 Sir,–According to the inscription on the tablet for the Memorial Cairn, ten generations of the MacCrimmons were hereditary pipers to the MacLeods. According to the inscription on the tablet for the Kilmuir Church, ten generations are interred in this […]
OT: 14 November 1931 – Seton Gordon “Cha Till MacCriomainn”
The Oban Times, 14 November, 1931 CHA TILL MACCRIOMAINN The MacCrimmons for at least Three Hundred Years were the Hereditary Pipers to Successive Chiefs of MacLeod at their Castle in Dunvegan, Isle of Skye The MacCrimmon Piping College was at Borreraig across the loch from the Castle and there is now little […]
OT: 14 November 1931 – A. Mackay “MacCrimmon Memorial and Music”
The Oban Times, 14 November, 1931? MacCrimmon Memorial and Music Cape Town, South Africa, 23 September, 1931 Sir,–I read with great interest the letter of your correspondent, Mr. Cameron, on the subject of a MacCrimmon Memorial and Music. I am inclined to side with Mr. Cameron on his remarks about the proposed memorial. The pipers […]
OT: 5 September 1931 – A.K. Cameron “A MacCrimmon Memorial and Two Classes of Their Music”
The Oban Times, 5 September, 1931 A MacCrimmon Memorial and Two Classes of Their Music Cohagen, Montana, U.S.A., 6 August, 1931 Sir,–We find Scotsmen at home and abroad blowing their horns about Ceol Mor or the great music of the Highlands of Scotland. After listening to the blarney of these enthusiasts, we are surprised that […]
OT: 13 December 1930 – Somerled MacDonald “Taorludh and Crunludh Movements”
The Oban Times, 13 December, 1930 Taorludh and Crunludh Movements Inverness, 28 November, 1930 Sir,–Mr. Grant seems to contend that the real reason why “Taorludh” is not played with an extra A (after the full grip) by the best players in the world is that they cannot do it. There never was a greater mistake […]
OT: 15 November 1930 – A. MacPherson “The MacCrimmon Memorial”
The Oban Times, 15 November, 1930 The MacCrimmon Memorial Inveran Hotel, Invershin, Sutherland, 25 October, 1930 Sir,–With reference to your correspondent “Luath’s” letters in your issue of 11th October, where he makes mention of a redundant A player having won a prize at Inverness and Oban, and where he asks the question–What has Mr. McPherson […]
OT: 11 October 1930 – Luath “MacCrimmon Memorial”
The Oban Times, 11 October, 1930 MacCrimmon Memorial Sheffield, September 30, 1930 Sir,–Your correspondent, A. MacPherson, is too severe in his belittling of Dr. MacCrimmon’s suggestion that no prizes should be given “to the best performance of MacCrimmon Piobaireachd to commemorate the occasion.” Can we not have of the very best for once without the […]
