2023 Royal George Hotel Perth

This conference was held in the Royal George Hotel, Perth, on March 24 and 25, 2023. You can read a report on the Conference here. The papers covered and illustrations thereof, are below:

First Paper: The Musical Legacy of the MacKays of Raasay, by John Frater

The Musical Legacy of the MacKays of Raasay by John Frater  Text

The Musical Legacy of the MacKays of Raasay by John Frater   Slides


Second Paper: I Got a Kiss of the King’s Hand – an analysis by Roderick Livingstone, tune played by Darach Urquhart.

I Got a Kiss of the King’s Hand – an analysis by Roddy Livingstone  Text

I got a Kiss of the Kings Hand – an analysis by Roddy Livingstone  Slides

I got a Kiss of the King’s Hand played by Darach Urquhart:


Third Paper: The Composition of Piobaireachd, by John Dew

Composition of Piobaireachd  – Text

Methods of Piobaireachd Composition – Slides without musical examples

Methods of Piobaireachd Composition – Powerpoint presentation with musical examples for download

Methods of Piobaireachd Composition – video including musical examples

Ecclesial Modes and piobaireachd examples – Full Score

Ecclesial Modes – Full Score

Dan Nevans plays the ground of The Ness of Brodger

Dan Nevans plays the ground of A Piper’s Farewell to his Pipes


Fourth Paper: Andrew Wright Tribute by Robert Wallace

Andrew Wright Tribute