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TITLE
Letter from D. Morison, Assistant Leader, Highland Strathspey & Reel Society, 1936
EXTERNAL ID
Z_GB1796_GRANT_979_65_HS+RS_017_001
DATE OF IMAGE
1936
PERIOD
1930s
SOURCE
Inverness Museum and Art Gallery
ASSET ID
6646
KEYWORDS
strathspeys
reels
Letter from D. Morison, Assistant Leader, Highland Strathspey & Reel Society, 1936

Strathspey and Reel Societies have been a common feature of the traditional music scene in Scotland since the formation of the first society in Edinburgh in 1881. The Highland branch was formed in 1903. One of its founder members, Alexander Grant (also known as 'Battan') was leader of the society right up until his death in 1942, a period of almost forty years.

This letter dated 22 December 1936 is from the Highland branch Assistant Leader, Mr. D. Morison of Beauly, to 'John' (probably John Fraser, Secretary). Mr. Morison mentions three pieces of music; 'Castle Grant', 'The Duchess of Edinburgh' (march), and the 'John McNeill Reel'

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Letter from D. Morison, Assistant Leader, Highland Strathspey & Reel Society, 1936

1930s

strathspeys; reels

Inverness Museum and Art Gallery

Alexander Grant - Highland Strathspey & Reel Society letters and set lists

Strathspey and Reel Societies have been a common feature of the traditional music scene in Scotland since the formation of the first society in Edinburgh in 1881. The Highland branch was formed in 1903. One of its founder members, Alexander Grant (also known as 'Battan') was leader of the society right up until his death in 1942, a period of almost forty years. <br /> <br /> This letter dated 22 December 1936 is from the Highland branch Assistant Leader, Mr. D. Morison of Beauly, to 'John' (probably John Fraser, Secretary). Mr. Morison mentions three pieces of music; 'Castle Grant', 'The Duchess of Edinburgh' (march), and the 'John McNeill Reel'