Tom Anderson
A giant in Shetland fiddling, Anderson was a pioneering collector
of Shetland fiddle tunes and styles. He was a founder member of the
Shetland Fiddle Band, better known as 'The Forty Fiddlers'. Among his
many students are Aly Bain and Catriona Macdonald. He was also a prolific
composer of tunes, Da Slockit Light possibly being the most
well known.
Tom Anderson Discography |
Shetland Fiddle Music Discography |
Jim Barrie
Plays with the Wallochmor Ceilidh Band.
Discography |
James Barnett (1847-1898)
From Kirkwall, Orkney.
Biography | See also Orkney Fiddle Music.
Magnus Brough
19thC fiddler from Shetland
Biography |
John Bruce (1720?-1785)
John Bruce was a fiddler from Braemar originally, but later
settled in Dumfries. Supposed to have composed the popular air
Whistle O'er the Lave O't (abc).
The Cameron Men (1930s)
Three fiddling brothers from the Newtyle area in Angus.
Discgraphy |
Angus Cameron (
A teacher.
John Cuthbert (1778-c1848)
A fiddler from Crieff in Perthsire, who played with Niel Gow on
occasion.
Biography |
Ian Cutler
Played with the Bully Wee Band.
Discography |
James F Dickie (b1886)
James Fowlie Dickie was a resepcted fiddler in his time, and there
are a couple of recordings of him (unfortunately recorded when he was well
past his prime). He had a very idiosyncratic style,
owing somewhat to his admiration of Scott Skinner.
George Faux
Played with the Shetland group Hom Bru.
Chuck Fleming
Originally from Loanhead, just outside Edinburgh, Chuck briefly
graced the line-ups of The JSD
Band and Five Hand Reel, Scotland's
vanguard of folk-rock. He recorded an LP with Gerry Kaley
in 1985, Shake Loose the Border.
Captain Simon Fraser (1773-1852)
Born at Ardachie near Fort Augustus, Fraser is best known for his
collection of Gaelic airs first published in 1815. He was also a skilled
composer, and, according to Captain Macdiarmid (a respected fiddler of
the day), "I never heard anyone make the fiddle speak Gaelic so
beautifully." Amongst his best compositions are The Highland Troop,
The Beauty of the North, and Caledonia's Wail for Niel Gow
Ron Gonnella
Fiddler, publisher, composer, 1960s and 70s.
Discography |
Nathaniel Gow
Fiddler, publisher, composer
Biography |
Charles Hardie (1849-1893)
Son of William Hardie, and regarded as one of the best fiddlers of
his day. Scott Skinner considered that Charlie excelled in slow airs and
light reels and hornpipes, particularly Banks. He was a
carpenter and also worked with an Aberdeen photographer named Wilson.
Bill Hardie
From Aberdeen, Bill Hardie was born into the redoubtable Hardie fiddling dynasty.
Discography |
Derek Hoy
Edinburgh. Played with Jock Tamson's Bairns.
Discography |
Hiram Hosie
Fiddler from the 78rpm era.
Discography |
Gibbie Hutchison
Fiddler from the Whalsay, Shetland.
Bobby Jamieson
Shetland fiddler from Yell who played for his first dance in 1907. He was a
founder member of The Cullivoe Traditional Fiddle Band.
See also Shetland Fiddle Music Discography
James C Johnstone
Orcadian fiddler and composer.
Biography/Discography |
Orkney Fiddle Music |
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Ian Laing
Originally from Buckie, Ian Lang showed great promise as a violinist, eventually becoming leader of the National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain. However, he opted to study medicine, and for more than thirty years he has worked in the neonatal department of the Simpson Memorial Maternity Pavilion in Edinburgh. He continues to play fiddle for fun.
Douglas Lawrence
From Buckie. Winner of the 1977 National Fidlle Championship.
William Marshall
One of Scotland's great fiddler/composers.
Biography |
Hector MacAndrew
(1903-1980) from Fyvie.
Discography |
David McCallum
(1897-1972) from Kilsyth.
Discography |
Peter Milne
Composer of a small but heavenly canon of Scottish fiddle tunes.
Biography |
Donald Montgomery
From Alloa.
Mackenzie Murdoch
A fiddler from the 78 era.
Discography |
Orkney Fiddle Music
A short essay on fiddle music from Orkney.
Gary Peterson
Played with the Shetland group Hom Bru.
Ian Powrie (1923-2011)
Born at Strathardle, nr Blairgowrie, Perthshire. At age 12 Ian was playing in his father's dance band, and in 1949 he formed his first band, playing fiddle while his brother Bill played accordion. Ian's dance band played for many years at the top of the scene.
Discography |
Arthur Scott Robertson (1911-2000)
Born in Bressay, Shetland, Robertson took fiddle lessons from the legendary Gideon Stove, and later J Murdoch Henderson, adopting the North-East style..
Discography |
James Stewart Robertson
Founder member of the Edinburgh Strathspey & Reel Society
and compiler of The Athole Collection.
Biography |
Lindsay Scott
Joined The JSD Band in 1971 after being
spotted playing fiddle at the Thurso Folk Festival.
Thomas B Shaw
Scottish fiddler, composer.
Biography/Discography |
Detailed Discography |
Shetland Fiddle Music Discography
The start of a Shetland discography.
Alec Sim
Scottish fiddler, composer.
Biography |
James Scott Skinner
Revered composer of over 600 tunes in the Scots idiom.
Biography |
ABC collection
Rob Smith
Shetland fiddler and composer of the celebrated tune, Sandy
Bell's Hornpipe
George Stark
Itinerant blind fiddler from Dundee who paid regular visits to
Shetland between 1902 and 1938. He was often accompanied by a guitarist.
Yla Steven
Edinburgh teacher. Recorded a few albums, both solo and with other
artists.
Discography |
Chris Stout
Shetland fiddler and member of Fiddler's Bid.
Tom Spiers
Aberdeen. Played with the group The Gaugers.
George I Taylor
A celebrated fiddler from Aberdeen. Although Taylor played
left-handed, his violin was strung normally. His father was the
Left-Handed Fiddler of the famous tune by James Scott Skinner.
Carl Volti
19th Century contributor to Kerr's Merry Melodies.
Biography |
Willie Wright
Founder member of Fife Strathspey & Reel Society
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