Cliffton Britton was born and raised on a farm four miles north of Avonmore in a settlement called Lodi. His parents were James and Alberta Britton, both of whom played the violin. Cliff started playing the banjo first. He would accompany his brother-in-law, Charles McElheran, an excellent fiddler, when they played at many house parties. […]
Alexander Mark Smith was born April, 25th 1901 at 18/4th Concession of Kenyon, the second son of Duncan and Catherine (Grant) Smith. He grew up with both parents speaking Gaelic, and his Mother sang “mouth music” and taught him to dance when he was very young. When his sister Kathleen came along, they both had […]
Kelsey McDonell is one of Glengarry’s talented young fiddlers. She began her fiddle lessons with her uncle, Ian MacLeod; her talent was obvious from the beginning. Until she left for university, Kelsey played with The MacLeod Fiddlers; in addition, she entertained with her cousin Ashley and with other Glengarry musicians. She was recently asked to […]
Hugh Allan MacMillan, a fiddler, hails from Lochinvar, Lochiel Ward, North Glengarry. He is an original member of The Glengarry Strathspey & Reel Society.
Ashley MacLeod is a talented Glengarry fiddler.
Ken MacRae composed this march in 1997 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Glengarry Highland Games. Be sure to get your tickets early for the 2011 Games on July 29th & 30th.
