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Original Track ID

SA1976.264.A3; A4

Original Tape ID

SA1976.264

Summary

Brief introduction followed by canntaireachd of the ground and first variation of the ceòl mòr 'Donald Gruamach's March' by both contributors. They learned it from John MacDonald in 1927, and they say it is different from the book setting.

Followed by a brief discussion of John MacDonald and his father's settings of the tune, with canntaireachd illustrations.

Item Notes

See:
'The Kilberry Book of Ceòl Mòr' (Archibald Campbell) no. 71
'The Piobaireachd Society' book 2, p. 71

Recording Location

County - Aberdeenshire

Parish - Crathie and Braemar

Village/Place - Balmoral

Language

English, Gaelic, Scots

Collection

SoSS

Source Type

Reel to reel

Audio Quality

Good