Bearsden Fiddlers were formed in 1972, and from relatively small beginnings,
now have a thriving membership of around 50 players. We meet to practise
every Tuesday evening at Cairns Church, and also play a number of gigs
throughout the season from September to May.
We have an annual Fiddlers Spring Concert, held in Cairns Church
We are a group of multi-instrumentalists who enjoy playing
Traditional Scottish Music from past and present as well as exploring other music from around the world.
Available to play at concerts for Community Groups and Fundraising Events.
Contact us at email : secretarybearsdenfiddlers@hotmail.com
JOIN Us
Come along and join
our fun & Friendly orchestra
Cairns Church, 11 Buchanan St.,
Milngavie G62 8AW
Every Tuesday 7.30 - 9.30 September to May
PRACTICE EVENING !!
Our conductor is Allan MacDougall. Allan plays a number of instruments and very much enjoys arranging the music for Bearsden Fiddlers.
He hopes to help the players play as well as possible and to make sure that while doing this, they, and our audiences have an enjoyable time.
Originally from Greenock, Charlie Macpherson is the Leader of the Bearsden Fiddlers. He has been a member since 1981. Charlie makes violins and, to date, has made over 18 ! He also composes music, mainly in traditional Scottish style. Many of his compositions have won prizes in music writing competitions across Scotland.
Adrian Finnerty, our accompanist, is a teacher, lecturer, composer, pianist, organist and examiner, who lives just outside Glasgow. Formerly Head of Creative Arts, he has been responsible for delivering a variety of staff development activities for teachers, as well as being Principal Assessor for Higher Music with the Scottish Qualifications Authority