Bagpipers

George Montgomery

George Montgomery

George Montgomery was one of the best known pipers throughout the S.D.& G. Area. Throughout his piping years he played at just about every concert, fair, Orange Walk and parade as well as many weddings and funerals in the three United Counties. In 1910, George was...

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The Glengarry Pipe Band

The Glengarry Pipe Band

For nearly fifty years, the people of Glengarry and beyond have been so very lucky and blessed to have the Glengarry Pipe Band in their midst. Indeed, it is gratifying to know how the wonderful traditions of Scottish culture have benefited from the influence of this...

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Robert MacCrimmon

Robert MacCrimmon

Some say that the finest pipers in Scotland were MacCrimmons. In keeping with the ancient tradition, one of Glengarry's finest pipers is a MacCrimmon from McCrimmon’s Corners- Bob, the son of Stanford and Bertie (MacKinnon) MacCrimmon. A major influence on Bob’s...

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Peter MacInnes

Peter MacInnes

Peter MacInnes was born on August 9, 1909 to Donald MacInnes and his wife, Annie Campbell in the 6th Concession of Kenyon Township in Glengarry County. He married Greta Kippen in 1934 and they had three children, Jean, married to James Campbell, Donald (Bud) deceased,...

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Duncan (Picket) McDonald

Duncan (Picket) McDonald

Duncan W. McDonald, the son of Hugh Allan McDonald and Catherine MacLeod, was born on January 8, 1906 in Glen Sandfield. He married Mary Marcella McDonell, daughter of Angus A. (Sandy) & Margaret (Weir) McDonell and had three children, Theresa, Margaret and...

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Connie (Kippen) Blaney

Connie (Kippen) Blaney

For over 50 years, piping in Glengarry and Connie Kippen Blaney have been synonymous. As a piper, teacher and executive in many piping organizations she has been a leader in the promotion and conservation of Celtic Music. Connie has spent most of her life in Maxville,...

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John T. MacKenzie

John T. MacKenzie

Pipe Major MacKenzie taught highland piping at the Glengarry School of Piping and Drumming as well as at local high schools. He was immortalized in The Brigadoons song as the “Piper of Glengarry.”

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Annual General Meeting 2025

Join us for the Celtic Hall of Fame’s Annual General Meeting on Tuesday, June 17th, 2025 at 10:30 AM, taking place at the Hall in Williamstown. All are welcome to attend.

Celebrating a Memorable Evening

Last night’s induction dinner was a wonderful success thanks to the dedication and hard work of so many individuals. A heartfelt thank you to our planning committee for organizing every detail, our volunteers for their seamless coordination, and our venue staff for...

Tickets Sold Out for the 2025 Induction Dinner

Tickets for the 2025 Induction Dinner have officially sold out, and in record time! Thank you to everyone who purchased tickets. We’re looking forward to an unforgettable evening honouring this year’s exceptional inductees. We understand that many were eager to...

2025 Induction Dinner Tickets

Tickets for the 20th Induction Dinner on May 23rd, 2025 will be sold on Wednesday, May 7th from 10:30am until 1pm at the Curling Club in Alexandria The cost is $75 per ticket. Cash or e-transfer only. If you have any questions, please reach out to us at...

Maggie’s Wake at the Aultsville Theatre – April 5, 7:30pm – POSTPONED

Maggie’s Wake is an award winning Canadian “new trad” folk group, who have created an exciting splash in the folk music scene, blending high twang, classic country with contemporary takes on celtic jigs and reels, cajun twin fiddles and reggae rhythms. Their music is an original, genre hopping adventure that has captured the hearts of audiences across Canada and the United States.

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