Nigel Gatherer

Nigel Gatherer is 52 years old and lives in Crieff, a small town on the southern fringes of the Scottish Highlands. He has been involved with traditional music fro twenty years, playing, collecting, publishing, teaching and encouraging others to do the same. As a boy, Nigel was given a ukulele, which was the first introduction to small fretted intruments. In his teenage years he taught himself the guitar, and at eighteen became interested in the traditional music of Scotland and Ireland, acquiring a penny whistle, which he still plays today.

For twelve years now Nigel has also taught Scottish music in classes and to individual students. This now occupies half of the working week, which is a change from sitting alone in front of a computer. His students learn mandolin, penny whistle, guitar, and music in mixed instrument groups. To view his schedule, click here.

Nigel's main hobby is Scottish music, and in this field he has played with various bands, although since he moved away from Edinburgh his involvement in a formal band setting has been very limited. He also writes about music and song, and collects books and records concerned with traditional music. Visit the traditional music section of this web site to find out more.

All too rarely these days, Nigel also manages to fit in some watercolour painting. He hopes to find more time for such pursuits in the near future.

If you want to get in touch with Nigel, email him on nigelgatherer@mac.com, or write to:

8 Mitchell Street
Crieff
PH7 3AG
UK