Mhairi was inspired to play the fiddle having grown up immersed in the culture of Scottish Traditional Music. Her first teacher was James Alexander MBE who is still a great influence and inspiration. Playing with the Fochabers Fiddlers, directed by James, widened and developed Mhairi’s traditional style. She was recently awarded a BA in Applied Music with First Class Honours from Strathclyde University and was taught by Alistair McCulloch throughout her degree.