Willie Blair. 'The Queen's Fiddler', p 1 of 3

ID

JSS0498

Title

Willie Blair. 'The Queen's Fiddler', p 1 of 3

Document Reference

Hend inst Mur f

Format

250 x 310 mm

Medium

printed page

Item Type

Book

Subject

Scottish Music, Fiddle, Queen Victoria

Item Description

Page 1 of 3 of Alexander Murdoch's (see JSS0497) essay on Willie Blair, fiddler to Queen Victoria (see JSS0038). Blair (1794-1884) was born in Crathie, near what would become Balmoral Castle, the Highland retreat of the Queen and Prince Albert. Taught by his father, Blair was known for the 'enthusiasm' and 'force' of his playing, always keeping time with his right foot ('chappin' wi' my richt fit').

Creator

Alexander G Murdoch

Editor

Alexander G Murdoch

Publisher

John Blockley, 3 Argyll Street, Regent Street, London

Time Period

1880s

Associated Dates: Creation

c.1888

Associated Dates: Manuscript

c.1888

Associated Dates: Publication

1888

Relationships

JSS0497, JSS0499, JSS0500

Location

University of Aberdeen

Collection Name

The Fiddle in Scotland, being sketches of 'Scotch Fiddlers' and 'Fiddle Makers'

Copyright

http://www.abdn.ac.uk/diss/historic/documents/copyright