Cleared from a Highland Glen in 1780 a young Charles MacIntosh found refuge in the village of Inver and for the next two hundred years the family held a central place in the cultural and musical life of the Dunkeld area. They entertained local people and 'esteemed' visitors, playing at dances and balls throughout Perthshire and beyond. In addition to playing, they taught and composed music and for three generations were Precentors at Little Dunkeld Kirk. James MacIntosh’s own fiddle, currently in the care of a local family, will play a central role throughout the event.
The event on the 28th and 29th of September includes:
‘A Place Fu O Fiddlers’
A new one act play, written and directed by Lesley Wilson, brings to life their journey. Performed by Anna Hepburn and Bob Davidson. Musical direction by Munro Gauld provides a soundscape of MacIntosh music played live throughout the production by Munro Gauld, Neil Baillie and Jennifer Knussen.
Immediately following the play, after a short interval, a concert will celebrate the music of the family, showcasing their legacy of tunes and songs.
The MacIntosh Music Concert
Dunkeld & District Strathspey and Reel Society (Sat only.)
Dunkeld and Birnam Traditional Youth Music Group
Just Singin’ Community Choir
Pete Clark, Martin MacLeod, Kenn Clark and The Erigmore Regulars (Sun only)
Exhibition
An exhibition, curated by Dunkeld Community Archive, of music manuscripts, documents, photographs and artefacts will be on display in the Birnam Arts mezzanine from 13th September to 14th October.
MacIntosh Collection of Music
A compilation of the tunes and songs written and collected by the MacIntosh family will be available later this year. This book will contain brief biographies of the family members as well as background information on the individual tunes.
CAFE OPENS AT 11AM
Due to staff holidays and illness we are extremely short staffed. As a result, today the cafe will not open until 11.00am. We are also operating with fewer tables.
We thank you for your understanding.
Our shop and the Beatrix Potter and art exhibitions are open as usual from 10.30am until 3.30pm.
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