Mons Graupius ‘Ingatherings’ – an online article series in word, sound & image by musician and musicologist Dr Sally LK Garden Travelling through time in song and questioning the past is the theme of Scottish musician Sally Garden’s article series Ingatherings. Here, from the author, is what to expect. Dear Friends I didn’t set out… Continue reading Mons Graupius Ingatherings
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‘Inverurie’ played on an old Inverurie fiddle – mystery Scottish violin brought back to life on its 150th anniversary
Ingatherings n2 | Jul 2025 An old violin, made in the Aberdeenshire town of Inverurie by a previously unknown maker, was brought back to life on its 150th anniversary by musician sisters Sally Garden and Alison Hart. Loaned briefly by its owner, and restored to playable condition, the two captured its sound in a performance… Continue reading ‘Inverurie’ played on an old Inverurie fiddle – mystery Scottish violin brought back to life on its 150th anniversary
Dr John Greig (1854-1909) and his ‘national monument of Scottish song’
Ingatherings n1 | Jan 2022 When Leith-born lace maker’s son and Oxford educated musician Dr John Greig brought out his ‘Scots Minstrelsie’ in the 1890s – a 6-volume collection of Scottish song – he aspired to make a permanent monument to his beloved native music. Yet, in his own life, enduring fame evaded him. Passed… Continue reading Dr John Greig (1854-1909) and his ‘national monument of Scottish song’