The Oban Times, 19 January, 1901 Puirt-A-Beul “Mouth-tunes,” or “Songs for Dancing.” By Dr. Keith N. MacDonald [A gull lamenting over a whale that had been salted] The following strathspey is a very old one, and has got a good ring about it. The following song is sung by two persons in alternate lines. It is […]
Letters to the Press
Letters to the Press
OT: 12 January 1901 – Keith N. MacDonald – “Puirt-a-Beul ‘Mouth Tunes’ or ‘Songs for Dancing'” [Mus]
The Oban Times, 12 January, 1901 Puirt-A-Beul “Mouth-tunes,” or “Songs for Dancing.” By Dr. Keith N. MacDonald Ed: The following is a singable version of the tune The following is a specimen of the “port-a-beul” applied to a jig, and very suitable for dancing:– [Ed: The following is a version of the tune as some play […]
OT: 5 January 1901 – Dr. Keith N. MacDonald “Puirt-A-Beul ‘Mouth-tunes,’ or ‘Songs for Dancing.’ [Mus]
The Oban Times January 5, 1901 Puirt-A-Beul “Mouth-tunes,” or “Songs for Dancing.” By Dr. Keith N. MacDonald Another excellent old reel is, “Théid mi null thar a’ Bheinn.” It is one of those that had almost died out. It was a great faourite with the late Iain Ruadh Kennedy, of Sleat, Skye, which he played […]
OT: 5 January 1901 – [Unsigned] “Bagpipe and Dancing Competitions at Campbeltown”
The Oban Times, January 5, 1901 Bagpipe and Dancing Competitions at Campbeltown A bagpipe and Highland dancing competition was held in the Victoria Hall, Campbeltown, on Christmas night, and was very largely attended. Councillor Ross presided, and was supported by Councillor MacWilliam. The competitions evoked the greatest enthusiasm, and were carried through with praiseworthy decorum […]
OT: 5 January 1901 – “‘Se Crìoch Gach Comunn Dealachadh” Iain MacCalum
The Oban Times, January 5, 1901 Sir, –Correspondents of the “Oban Times” have frequently complained that there was no proper Gaelic Parting Song, which could be sung on any occasion, like “Auld Lang Syne.” The accompanying song was composed by Donald Mackechnie, Edinburgh, and appeared in the “Oban Times” many years ago. It appears to […]
OT: 20 December 1924 – Colin Whyte et al “Ladies’ Australian Pipe Band”
The Oban Times, 20 December 1924 Ladies’ Australian Pipe Band Gallourn, Victoria, Australia, 23rd of October, 1924 Sir,– In Gallourn, which is situated some 90 miles North-East from Melbourne, in the Electricity Commission’s generating plant, Of the 3600 men employed a fair percentage are Scottish, and of these another percentage are Highland, and therefore ardent […]
OT: 20 December 1924 – F.C. Berksford Drummond “Collection of Old Pibroch”
The Oban Times, 20 December, 1924 Collection of Old Pibroch Eskhill, Kirriemuir, November 24, 1924 Sir,–Can you give me some information about a collection of old Pibroch, that I think has been recently published. My recollection is that I saw a notice about it lately in the “Oban Times,” and as I want to have […]
OT: 13 December 1924 – Torquil W. McLeod “Bagpipe Makers In Scotland”
The Oban Times, 13 December, 1924 Bagpipe Makers In Scotland 2 Bank Street, Ross-shire, 8th November, 1924 Sir, –I should like, with your kind permission, to ask through the columns of your esteemed paper, whether any of your readers could supply me with the names, places of abode, and approximate dates of any of the […]
OT: 13 December 1924 – George Mackay “Piobaireachd”
The Oban Times, December 13, 1924 Piobaireachd 65 Harrison Road, Edinburgh, 7th December, 1924 Sir,–Your correspondent “Crunluath” was already familiar with the tune “Prince’s Salute,” and as he had the published version, there was no necessity for great technical accuracy in the copy sent him, as it was merely intended to show the difference in […]
OT: 6 December 1924 – [unsigned] “Scottish Pipers’ Association, Glasgow [competition results]
The Oban Times, 6 December, 1924 Scottish Pipers’ Association, Glasgow The annual competition took place in the Pearce Institute, Govan, on Saturday last. Sir Iain Colquhoun, D.S.O., Rossdhu, presided, and he was supported by Mr. Percy Thomson, secretary, Highland Club; ex-Bailie Arch. Campbell, Mr. McKenzie, the Hotel, Lochboisdale; Mr. McGregor Murray, Inverness; Pipe-Major J. McDougall […]
