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Ian Powrie's The White Heather Collection
 A Scots Music Bibliography
The White Heather Collection (1)
title  The White Heather Collection
subtitle of Reels, Strathspeys, Jigs and Hornpipes, as
Featured, Played and Recorded by Ian Powrie
year of publication 1961
publisher James S Kerr, Glasgow
size 216 x 278mm
no. pages 28
contents Ailsa Craig (Neil Grant)
Ainster Fair (Harry Carmichael)
Borlick Braes (Neil Grant)
Brodick Bay (Neil Grant)
Cairnsmore Reel The (Harry Carmichael)
Cawdor Castle (Harry Carmichael)
Deveron Reel, The (Neil Grant)
Dunbar Castle (Neil Grant)
Falls of Dochart, The (Harry Carmichael)
Fortingall (Neil Grant)
Glasgow Green (Harry Carmichael)
Huntsmans Jig, The (Harry Carmichael)
Jenny Hunter (Harry Carmichael)
Port Appin Pier (Neil Grant)
Queen Margaret Drive (Harry Carmichael)
Rothes Reel, The (Harry Carmichael)
Sly Old Fox, The (Harry Carmichael)
Springfield Road, The (Harry Carmichael)
Stornoway Sailor, The (Neil Grant)
Thurso Wedding, The (Neil Grant)
Trip to Tobermory (Neil Grant)
Tweedale Reel, The (Harry Carmichael)
Weem Rock (Neil Grant)
Wellmeadow Jig, The (Neil Grant)

  • Content: Original compositions by Neil Grant and Harry Carmichael, who were both involved with the BBC in Glasgow and The White Heather Club, a television programme featuring Scottish music, song and dance. The Ian Powrie Band were regular performers on the show.
  • Dating: During the 50s and 60s, James S Kerr were very good about putting the date of their publications on the front cover, unlike their Glasgow rivals Mozart Allan.
  • Availability: Not in print.

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