Dougie MacLean

**Mael Coluim** · 4th June 09, 07:47 PM

Originally Posted by Darkislander

His wife is an artist and some of her work graces his album covers. I have both their autographs.

Very cool!

**Fougasse** · 5th June 09, 08:41 PM

Originally Posted by vmac3205

If you want a real treat, he owns a pub on one of the islands. Lewis, I think.

He lives in Dunkeld, Perthshire and the last time I visited owned a hotel/bar in the town, both of which are well worth a visit..

**Fougasse** · 5th June 09, 08:46 PM

As I mentioned in another thread, I had the privilege of seeing the Gael performed in the Roman Amphitheatre at Pozzuoli by the combined bands of the Sixth Fleet, USN, the Royal Marines and the pipes of the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders. A fantastic location, great musicians and wonderful orchestration.

Originally Posted by Kiltedfirepiper

the royal scots dragoon guard does a great version ( with an Orchestra accompaniment)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nTPLCnH0DMw
KFP

**Mael Coluim** · 6th June 09, 09:19 AM

Originally Posted by Fougasse

As I mentioned in another thread, I had the privilege of seeing the Gael performed in the Roman Amphitheatre at Pozzuoli by the combined bands of the Sixth Fleet, USN, the Royal Marines and the pipes of the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders. A fantastic location, great musicians and wonderful orchestration.

Wow! That must have been some performance. Are thee any recordings of it or a similar performance?

**Fougasse** · 6th June 09, 09:59 AM

Originally Posted by Mael Coluim

Wow! That must have been some performance. Are thee any recordings of it or a similar performance?

None that I know of I'm afraid. I didn't even have a camera with me.

**Mael Coluim** · 6th June 09, 10:01 AM

Originally Posted by Fougasse

None that I know of I'm afraid. I didn't even have a camera with me.

I had done a net search with no luck. Gosh, always have your camera!!

**ManuFortiDB** · 30th June 09, 12:43 PM

His pub/hotel is indeed in Dunkeld, a lovely town. One endearing feature is a wall full of instruments. Visiting musicians are encouraged to take one off the wall and play, which I certainly did when there. I ended up 'jamming' with another visitor, playing Dire Straits tunes and other random things, at the picnic tables by the banks of the Tay, just outside the door.

On that same trip, we were staying in Dornie (I think?), and I was playing "Caledonia" as we enjoyed a pint - once again, outside at some picnic tables. A small group gathered from the pub inside. It turned out they had gathered for a funeral, and "Caledonia" had been the favorite song of the man they had come to honor. Pure coincidence?

One more Dougie story - we were fortunate enough to see him perform near Washington DC one time. During a song, he broke a string, usually a song-ender for a guitarist. While continuing to entertain the audience, he somehow managed to loosen what was left of the string, tie a knot in it, tighten it back up and continue the song! Good Scottish frugality and extraordinary showmanship all wrapped up in one. Go see him if you can.

db

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