Tag: Bert Barron

The history of the Argyllshire Gathering, part 27

The history of the Argyllshire Gathering, part 27

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1956-57 By Jeannie Campbell MBE In 1956 the tunes for the Open competition were Nameless (Book 8), The End of the Little Bridge, The Daughter’s Lament, Craigellachie, Lament for the Duke of Hamilton, The Red Speckled Bull, The Stewarts’ White Banner and Lament for The Harp Tree, from which four […]

Jack’s tribute to Jimmy / Boney line up / Balmoral band offer

Jack’s tribute to Jimmy / Boney line up / Balmoral band offer

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Jack Taylor today adds to the many tributes and memories of Jimmy McIntosh we have received since Jimmy’s passing earlier this week. Jimmy knew Jimmy for many years and, like, Jimmy, was a pupil of the Bobs of Balmoral. Jack writes: “Jimmy talked online to the Piobaireachd Society last summer. […]