Tag: Seonaidh Roidein

Famous pipers: Willie Gray

Famous pipers: Willie Gray

Features, Interesting People

Willie Gray (1883-1962) was one of the major figures of early 20th century piping.  Most pipers today know his name through the well-known and ever popular 2/4 march, Pipe Major Willie Gray’s Farewell To The Glasgow Police. Composed by Pipe Major John MacDonald – Seonaidh Roidein – of South Uist […]

The history of the Argyllshire Gathering, part 13

The history of the Argyllshire Gathering, part 13

Daily News, Features

By Jeannie Campbell 1923-1925 In 1923 the Games and Balls were held on September 12 and 13. The opening day was showery and the ground was not in particularly good condition, but there was a large crowd of people present, including the Duke of Argyll, the President of the Gathering. […]