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Manson Scott Skinner
JSS0827 		Manson Scott Skinner Manson Scott Skinner, Skinner's son, was born in 1881. As a boy, he toured with his father's concert parties, performing Highland and 'novelty' dances. In the early years of the twentieth century, he emigrated to Sydney, Australia.
Image of Willie Blair
JSS0828 		Image of Willie Blair Willie Blair was known as the 'Queen's Fiddler'. He lived at Balmoral and played for dancing when Queen Victoria was in residence there. Skinner befriended him when he taught in Deeside.
Image of William Scott, James Scott Skinner and his son, Manson
JSS0829 		Image of William Scott, James Scott Skinner and his son, Manson This image has Skinner in the centre. On the left is 'Professor' William Scott, who taught Skinner to dance, and on the right is Skinner's son, Manson, who he in turn taught to dance. Both Scott and Manson toured as members of Skinner's concert parties, Scott recited poetry in the Buchan (an area of north east Scotland) dialect, and Manson performed Highland and 'novelty' dances.
Madame de Langlee
JSS0830 		Madame de Langlee Madame de Langlee, daughter of a French general, married Skinner's brother Sandy. Sandy and his wife held dancing classes in north east Scotland. After Sandy died, she helped James to run his dancing classes.
Image of The Caledonian Four Concert Party
JSS0831 		Image of The Caledonian Four Concert Party The Caledonian Four had its first engagement at the opening of the London Palladium in 1911, with the assistance of the popular entertainer, Sir Harry Lauder. The image shows Skinner, Jeanie Hendry, a champion dancer, George Walker, who had often toured with Skinner, and a soprano, Jeannie Middleton.
Image of Mr Rose Wood
JSS0832 		Image of Mr Rose Wood Mr Rose Wood was a friend and manager to Skinner. Skinner wrote the jig, 'Rose Wood' (JSS0773) in honour of him.
Image of the Mill o' Hirn
JSS0833 		Image of the Mill o' Hirn The Mill o' Hirn, near Crathes, Banchory, Abrdeenshire, is where John Johnston, The Miller o' Hirn lived. The Miller was a friend of Skinner's father. One of Skinner's best known and most popular strathspeys is dedicated to him. Skinner also dedicated strathspeys to Johnston's wife and son.
Image of John Johnston, The Miller of Hirn
JSS0834 		Image of John Johnston, The Miller of Hirn John Johnston, the Miller of Hirn, inspired one of Skinner's best known strathspeys (JSS0723). The Miller was a friend of Skinner's father. Skinner also wrote strathspeys dedicated to the Miller's wife and son.
Cover image, Scott Skinner's Book of Selected National Songs
JSS0835 		Cover image, Scott Skinner's Book of Selected National Songs Scott Skinner's Book of Selected National Songs was presented as a supplement to the People's Journal on 3rd February 1923. The same issue of the paper contained the first instalment of Skinner's autobiography, 'My Life and Adventures'. Only the first song in the collection was by Skinner.
Inside cover of Scott Skinner Scrapbook
JSS0836 		Inside cover of Scott Skinner Scrapbook Skinner presented a scrapbook collection of tunes and accompaniments to Mrs Barclay of The Gordon Arms Hotel, Keith, to thank her for her help and friendship after his bankruptcy. He dedicated the strathspey, 'Good Morning Mrs Barclay' to her (JSS0795).

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