Gathering of Clan Chattan

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A number of clans formed a confederation in 1609.  The principle clans making up Clan Chattan were the MacPhersons and the MacIntoshes.  There has long been a dispute between these clans as to which is the true leader.

Legend has it that there is another name to this tune, The Battle of Invernahavon.  The full story is in Binneas is Boreraig.

The Campbell Canntaireachd has a thumb and an additional variation 1, but no Taorluath or Crunluath variations. The Piobaireachd Society transcription of the Campbell Canntaireachd wrongly writes cheodro as chehodro ie replacing B with C. Also dari is written by the PS as chedari. The correct transcription appears below.

Malcolm MacPherson was a grandson of Calum Piobaire

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MacPherson, and son of Angus MacPherson. He was a renowned contemporary of John MacDonald of Inverness. The recordings were made in his later life when circumstances were not ideal. They reflect the style of playing indicated in the collection Binneas is Boreraig, which was compiled from Malcolm MacPherson's playing by Dr Roddy Ross.

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PS Book 2, Kilberry, Binneas

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