Performers

Shelley MacPhee

Shelley MacPhee

For over fifty years Shelley MacPhee has been a driving force and is heavily influential with the ongoing operation of the Glengarry School of Piping and Drumming. During this time, hundreds of students, a good number from Glengarry, have passed through the school, learning the fine art of highland bagpiping and drumming.

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Regimental Pipes and Drums of the Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry Highlanders

Regimental Pipes and Drums of the Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry Highlanders

To this day, The Regimental Pipes and Drums of the SD&G Highlanders is comprised of serving and retired members of the unit as well as civilian members. For 130 years this band has been known for their deep Celtic roots in Glengarry and adherence to the traditions of the Highlanders. Its roots in the Militia Companies of Glengarry, (No. 4 Company, Lancaster, No. 5 Company, Williamstown, and No. 7 Company, Dunvegan) have made outstanding contributions to Celtic music in Glengarry.

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Ashley MacLeod-McRae

Ashley MacLeod-McRae

First taught by her dad, Ian, when she was ten and later by Denis Lanctot, Ashley MacLeod-Mcrae’s youthful exuberance and love for the fiddle made her a master artist of our time. She and her dad have helped to reignite the interest in fiddle music in Glengarry.

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Alexander (Sandy) and Christena Alice Watt

Alexander (Sandy) and Christena Alice Watt

Alexander and Christina Watt were definitely a musical duo, he an accomplished fiddler and she, a piano music teacher. A cousin recalls that a parties could go on their house till the wee hours of the morning, visitors playing until time to go home for chores.

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The Clansmen

The Clansmen

The Clansmen were formed in 1973 under the direction of Sylvester MacDonald. This was one of very few Scottish dance bands in Glengarry at the time and they would change the way dance music would be played in the area for many years to come.

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Duncan Donald MacSweyn

Duncan Donald MacSweyn

Duncan Donald MacSweyn, known to all as Duncie, was born in 1871, in the former Kenyon Township, now North Glengarry, in a community on the Dunvegan Road known as Cotton Beaver. It was obvious from his teenage years that he had a great deal of natural talent.

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Hughie McDonell

Hughie McDonell

Hughie’s family roots in Glengarry go back to the late 1790s. He grew up with eight sisters and five brothers on the family farm near Martintown. His father, William, had a great influence on Hugh, teaching him to play the guitar at the age of six. His siblings recall that there was always music in the house and their mother, Margaret Kennedy, frequently would dance with the children in the kitchen.

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Douglas Lloyd MacCuaig

Douglas Lloyd MacCuaig

A native of Glen Sandfield, Ontario, Lloyd was born to Roddie and Edna MacCuaig (nee MacMillan) on Jan 12th 1935. Lloyd died on Jan 13th 2016. His mother Edna was a very accomplished pianist and influenced his style and choice of Scottish Music.

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Darrel MacLeod

Darrel MacLeod

Darrel Edwin Neil MacLeod is the son of RD and Clara MacLeod. His musical ability includes playing the fiddle, mandolin, banjo, tin whistle and the bodhrán and singing.

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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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