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Iain Anderson Scottish Dance Band

For the very best in traditional music, join Gary Innes for Take the Floor. Our session from the archive this week comes from Iain Anderson and his Scottish Dance Band.

For the very best in traditional music, join Gary Innes for Take the Floor. We treat you to an archive session from Iain Anderson and his Scottish Dance Band and Gary's special guest is accordionist Peter Bruce. Peter is one of those being recognised this year by the National Association of Accordion and Fiddle Clubs as a guest of honour at their annual awards which this year are being held virtually.

1 hour, 55 minutes

Last on

Sat 19 Jun 202119:00

Playlist

Iain Anderson Scottish Dance Band
Iain Anderson Lead accordion
Iain Cathcart Second accordion
Susan Gordon Fiddle
Neil MacMillan Piano
Brian Cruickshank Double Bass
Duncan Christie Drums

TITLE: Kate Dalrymple
ARTIST: Iain Anderson Scottish Dance Band
BBC Take The Floor Recording

TITLE: Jazz Twinkle 
a) The 74th's Farewell to Edinburgh [William MacKinnon]
b) Fiona Ferguson [Pipe Major Donald MacLeod]
ARTIST: Iain Anderson Scottish Dance Band
BBC Take The Floor Recording 

TITLE: Duke of Perth
a) Duke of Perth [Traditional]
b) Lady MacKenzie of Coull [Traditional]
c) The Pipers Cave [J Sutherland]
d) After the Battle [Traditional]
ARTIST: Iain Anderson Scottish Dance Band
BBC Take The Floor Recording

TITLE: Eva Three Step
a) Angus McKinnon [Pipe Major Donald Shaw Ramsay]
b) Strathclyde Police March On [J Cameron]
ARTIST: Iain Anderson Scottish Dance Band
BBC Take The Floor Recording

TITLE: Gay Gordons 
a) The Lewis & Harris Gathering [Pipe Major Peter R MacLeod]
b) The Atholl and Breadalbane Gathering [W Ferguson]
ARTIST: Iain Anderson Scottish Dance Band
BBC Take The Floor Recording 

TITLE: St Bernard’s Waltz 
a) Welcome Christmas Morning [Sir Jimmy Shand]
ARTIST: Iain Anderson Scottish Dance Band
BBC Take The Floor Recording 

TITLE: White Heather Foxtrot 
a) The Pipes and Drums of Powell River [Alasdair Downie]
ARTIST: Iain Anderson Scottish Dance Band
BBC Take The Floor Recording

TITLE: Tarry a While 
a) Tarry a While [Traditiona]l
b) The Athlone Jig [Angus Fitchet]
c) Sanda's Jig [Colin Finlayson]
d) Baker's Wood [Jim Johnstone]
ARTIST: Iain Anderson Scottish Dance Band
BBC Take The Floor Recording 

TITLE: Band Leaders Choice One 
a) MacFail from Bunessan [Freeland Barbour]
b) Glenstriven [Pipe Major John MacLellan]
ARTIST: Iain Anderson Scottish Dance Band
BBC Take The Floor Recording

TITLE: 3/4 Retreat Pipe Marches 
a) Green Hills of Tyrol [Gioachino Rossini]
b) When the Battle is Over [Pipe Major W Ross]
c) Lochanside [Pipe Major John MacLellan]
ARTIST: Iain Anderson Scottish Dance Band
BBC Take The Floor Recording 

TITLE: Reels 
a) The 93rds Farewell to Edinburgh [Traditional]
b) Laxo Burn [Arthur Scott Robertson]
c) Loch Leven Castle [Traditional]
d) Lynn’s Reel [Ian Cruickshank]
ARTIST: Iain Anderson Scottish Dance Band
BBC Take The Floor Recording

TITLE: Canadian Barn Dance 
a) Norman MacLennan Esq. [Pipe Major D. MacKenzie]
b) Lady Lever Park [Pipe Major Peter R MacLeod]
ARTIST: Iain Anderson Scottish Dance Band
BBC Take The Floor Recording

TITLE: Jigs and Reel 
a) O'er the Sea [Traditional]
b) Paddys Leather Breeches [Traditional]
c) The Jig Runrig [Fergie MacDonald]
d) Harvest Home [Traditional]
ARTIST: Iain Anderson Scottish Dance Band
BBC Take The Floor Recording 

TITLE: The Loch Tay Boat Song
TRK: 11
ARTIST: Jim and Susie Malcolm
CD: Sparkling Flash
LABEL/CAT NR: BELCD107

TITLE: Reels
The Baldovan Reel / St Ann’s / Hurlock’s Reel / Market Chorus / Ray Millbourne
TRK: 15
ARTIST: Peter Bruce
CD: The Sounds of Peter Bruce
LABEL/CAT NR: Smith Mearns

TITLE: 6/8 Marches
TRK: 6
ARTIST: The 60s’ Bairns
CD: Recorded Delivery
LABEL/CAT NR: Rumford Records 

TITLE: Abercairney Highlanders
TRK: S2 B6
ARTIST: Lindsay Ross and his Scottish Dance Band
LP: Great Scottish Dance Bands Volume 1
LABEL/CAT NR: Polydor – 2384 088

TITLE: Gaelic Waltz
TRK: S 1 B 6
ARTIST: Dennis Morrison and The Glenmor Band
LP: Dennis Morrison and The Glenmor Band
LABEL/CAT NR: Lismor

TITLE: Red Iain’s Dug
Iain Ruaidh’s Lament / The Highland Wedding / Angus MacKinnon / The Dog’s Ferry
TRK: 7
ARTIST: James Coutts and his Scottish Dance Band
CD: Not Before Time
LABEL/CAT NR: Thane – TRCD9907

TITLE: Jigs
TRK: 1
ARTIST: Peter Bruce
CD: The Sounds of Peter Bruce
LABEL/CAT NR: Smith Mearns

TITLE: Set of Reels
Ben Burn Reel Variation / Ben Burn / The Links Reel / The Tib Tickler / The Helter Skelter
TRK: 2
ARTIST: Michael Philip
CD: Back on Track
LABEL/CAT NR: CDLBP 2031

Broadcast

  • Sat 19 Jun 202119:00