Fiddlers

Neil Austin R. MacDonald

Neil Austin R. MacDonald

Neilie, born February 5, 1884 at North Lancaster, was the son of Austin R. McDonald and his wife Flora Campbell. He was widely known throughout the county for his entertainment; his musical ability contributed to the enjoyment of many at concerts, weddings, socials...

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Johnny Ranald (Clavert) MacDonald

Johnny Ranald (Clavert) MacDonald

On March 13th, 1940, Glengarry’s Johnny Ranald MacDonald died from viral pneumonia at the age of 63. They say artists are born and not made; from all accounts, “Johnny Ranald” was one such man. A stationary engineer by trade, he is best remembered as an extraordinary...

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The Lochiel Strings

The Lochiel Strings

In 1980 Paul Louis Lacombe, Stanley Robinson and I, Jean Marie Lacombe, all from Glen Robertson, Ontario met together regularly to play violin music. At this time we would drive down to Bob’s Hotel in Dalhousie Station, Quebec to hear Viola MacCuaig, well known...

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Malcolm Dewar

Malcolm Dewar

Malcolm Munro Dewar was born in Dunvegan, Glengarry County, Ontario in 1935. He attended Dunvegan Public School, Maxville High School and Eastern Ontario Institute of Technology. In his early years, his playing was influenced by Donald Fletcher, Martin Ferguson,...

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Sid Plamondon

Sid Plamondon

Sidney Plamondon (Plamador) was born in St. Regis, Huntingdon, Quebec, on October 26, 1910. When he was four years old, his mother bought him a violin for Christmas. Sid would play his violin every chance he got. When his mother was tired of hearing him, he would go...

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Glengarry Strathspey and Reel Society

Glengarry Strathspey and Reel Society

The original Scottish settlers in Glengarry had long relied on the violin or fiddle to provide their music for ceilidhs, concerts, weddings and any other Celtic events. Many brought their fiddles and music with them, but over time Scottish violin music showed signs of...

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Ian MacLeod

Ian MacLeod

As an accomplished fiddler, teacher and composer, there is no doubt that Ian has been a cornerstone in ‘preserving the Glengarry Fiddle’ for generations to come.

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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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Edna MacMillan

Edna MacMillan

Edna was born on July lst, 1906 in the 7th Concession of East Hawkesbury Township, Prescott County, to Angus Malcolm MacKinnon and Maude Hope. In the winter of 1917 the family moved to the Brodie Road. She often remarked what a change there was between two...

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Allan MacPhail

Allan MacPhail

During his 60 years of fiddling, Allan has generously shared his talents with many audiences at charitable events, the National Arts Centre, Glengarry and Cape Breton concert stages.

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Kelli Trottier – Upcoming Concert and Workshop

IN THE HOUSE is excited offer up this great opportunity to not only hear Kelli live, but to learn from a fantastic fiddler player and teacher, all in one fiddle packed weekend! Come for the concert, or come for the workshop! Better yet, come for both!

Now Hiring: Summer Curator Position

We are hiring a curator for summer 2025 (from mid June until mid August). Please email your resume to glengarryceltic@gmail.com by April 30th, 2025.

Announcing the 2025 Inductees

We are pleased to announce the 2025 Inductees into the Glengarry Celtic Music Hall of Fame. From approximately thirty nominees the following six have been unanimously approved for Induction: Living Inductees: Ross Davison Neil Emberg Group: Fridge Full of Empties...

Come to Our Festive Ceilidh!

We are having a Festive Ceilidh on Sunday, December 1st from 2 - 4pm at the Hall. All instruments are welcome, including voice and dancing. There will be apple cider, punch and Christmas goodies. Goodwill offering proceeds go to the Hospice in Cornwall. We hope to see...

Nomination Time

It is once again time to submit your applications for consideration of persons to be inducted into the Hall of Fame. Nominations must be received by December 31st.** Due to the ongoing postal strike, please email your nominations to glengarryceltic@gmail.com **

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