Sheet Music
Alan & Angela Christie's Wedding March
I had the pleasure of providing the music for the wedding at Glentannar Estate, Aboyne, on 11th August 2007
Andy McGrath
(Jig) A 65th birthday present for a long time friend and accordionist sadly no longer with us
Angela's Waltz
For Angela MacEachern. Angela has played fiddle on many of my recordings
Anna MacEachern
A March for the second child of musical friends Neil & Angela MacEachern from Kippen.
Bert & Agnes Smith's Diamond Wedding
(Reel) Bert & Agnes lived at Guildtown near Perth. This was a present from their daughter Wendy requesting a tune for the dance, Broon's Reel
Bob Colvin's Reel
I had always promised Bob a tune having written one for his wife, Sharron Colvin's Waltz.
Bonnie Strathmore
(Waltz) The beautiful view from my home in the Sidlaw Hills
Caroline's Dream
(Slow Air) Written for my daughter when she followed her dream of visiting Australia.
Catriona's 21st Birthday Waltz
Catriona is from a farm near Galston, Ayrshire and the tune was requested by her mum, Shirley Notman.
Christy MacEachern's Jig
The youngest child of Neil & Angela MacEachern
David Stoakes
(Jig) David is a pupil of mine from Errol. A celebration of his 70th Birthday
Derek's March
A tune for the Eva Three Step was requested by Derek's wife Sue. Both are great Scottish music and dance enthusiasts, I first made contact with them when they lived in the Falkland Islands.
Doug Stewart of Methven
I have known Doug for many years and this tune was written for his 70th birthday.
Duncan MacEachern
(March) The eldest child of Neil & Angela MacEachern
Eleanor & Scot Symon's Birthday Waltz
A couple from Errol who celebrated their 80th birthdays within a week of each other in May 2016
Fiona & Steve's Wedding Waltz
Fiona & Steve Kennedy were married in 2010 and live in Aberdeen.
Geordie Greig's March
Geordie is from Castle Huntly. His wife Margaret asked me to write a tune for his 70th birthday.
Geordie Greig's Reel
This was written for Geordie's 60th birthday, a present from his wife Margaret
George & Sally Thorburn's Ruby Wedding
(Jig) Composed for keen dancers from Peebles.
Gillian Irving's Waltz
Written at the request of Gillian's partner Ian Moir as a surprise for her birthday. Gillian is from Gretna.
Golden Memories
(Waltz) Written as a tribute to the golden names of Scottish music sadly no longer with us.
Graham & Patricia McLeod
(March) Graham & Patricia live in Bilston, Edinburgh. Graham appeared with me in many shows and Summer Seasons over the years.
Iain Wann's Retirement Jig
Iain is from Pitfour, St Madoes and retired after 39 years working for Smillie's Potatoes.
Ian Kennedy's 80th Birthday
I've never met Ian but I was asked to write this for his big birthday! He is a retired farmer from Ayrshire and a great Scottish music enthusiast.
Islay Hart
Requested by Islay's late husband John for her 70th birthday. The couple lived in Carnoustie and John played a 3 row Shand Excelsior.
Ivy Wilson's March
For Ivy's 80th Birthday in 2007. Ivy lives in Blairgowrie after moving up from Manchester.
Jig for Jane
In memory of Jane Singleton from Kippen who died aged 50 after a 8 year battle with breast cancer. She is survived by husband Peter and 3 children, Rosie, Isla & Keir.
John & Shona Grant's Wedding March
John & Shona farm near me at West Mains of Auchterhouse. I played at their wedding in The Enverdale House Hotel, Coupar Angus on 20th July 2001.
John Cumming Of Embo
(Reel) Written for John's 60th birthday at the request of Graham & Patricia McLeod. John is Patricia's brother.
Lament for Jack Miller
(Slow Air) Memories of our friend, neighbour and blacksmith.
Leaving Craigearn
(March) Craigearn is between Castle Fraser and Kemnay. I wrote this tune for Margaret Simpson and her sister Marie who were brought up there when their parents George and Mary Malcolm owned and worked the farm. The family home was sold in 2013.
Margaret Fae Sma' Acre
(Reel) A 60th birthday present for Margaret Spalding from her husband Gordon.
Marie McLeod
(Strathspey) Marie danced in several Summer Seasons in Edinburgh.
Mathew & Karen's Wedding March
For Mathew Wilkin and Karen McLaughlin who were married at Dalgarven House Hotel, Kilwinning, Ayrshire on 23rd of July 2011.
May Calder's Waltz
May is from Forfar where I met her at the Accordion & Fiddle Club. She was brought up in the countryside and worked in animal health with the Ministry of Agriculture.
Neil Nicholson's Waltz
Composed for the occasion of Neil Snr's 80th birthday on 11th July 2010. Neil is from Blairgowrie and once owned the Moorfield House Hotel where the Blairgowrie Accordion & Fiddle Club was held when I started playing.
Raymond & Margaret MacDonald
(Waltz) A Pride of Erin Waltz was the request for Raymond & Margaret's Ruby Wedding Anniversary.
Sandy Shearer
(March) Sandy is from Turriff. He is always in demand as a singer, story teller and compere.
Sandy Smith O' Tarland
Composed in memory of Sandy, a farmer all of his days and father of fiddler Angela MacEachern.
Scandinavian Journey
(Polka) I have always liked playing and listening to Scandinavian music.
Sharron Colvin's Waltz
Sharron sang in many Scottish Evenings I was involved in. She lives near Humbie, East Lothian.
Stewart & Margaret McKay's Ruby Wedding
(Waltz) Stewart & Margaret live in Forfar and their Ruby Wedding was on the 6th of November 2010.
The Angels Of Dunblane
(Slow Air) I wrote this piece at the time of the Dunblane tragedy on 13th March 1996.
The Atomic Kelpie
(Hornpipe) I worked on the Traditional Music Course at Perth College for 4 years. The Atomic Kelpie was the name of one of the groups that emerged from the course and needed a tune for one of their sets.
The Carse Ploughman's Waltz
A waltz for Jock Aitchieson's 50th birthday. Jock is a keen Carse of Gowrie ploughman.
The Celebration March
I recorded a CD called "A Scottish Celebration" with Bryce Laing at Craighall Studios, Edinburgh. This tune was written for the first track.
The Furrows End
(Waltz) Written in memory of Dave Ford, a great lover of Scottish music, family friend and champion ploughman.
The Kiwi Pipers
(March) This is for pipers Greg & Mandy Wilson from New Zealand. When they lived in Scotland Greg gave my son Fraser some expert tuition on the bagpipes.
The New Millstead
(Hornpipe) Pipe Major Ian Duncan lives in The Millstead near Kinrossie, Perthshire. After building an extension to the house it became The New Millstead
The Ron Mollin's Two Step
Ron's wife Ailison asked me to write something as a surprise for his 65th birthday. I taught Ron to play accordion for several years. He lived in Blairgowrie but sadly passed away in January 2016.
The Sunnybank Stomp
(Cajun Waltz) Composed for Andy & Sheena McGrath from Sunnybank, Rait, Perthshire on the occasion of their Ruby Wedding. I know that a stomp isn't usually in waltz time but it makes a catchy title