Performers

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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Catherine Olive DeFreitas

Catherine Olive DeFreitas

Catherine Olive, or "Kinoly" as she is known in these parts, was born and raised in Alexandria on the family farm at MacPhee's bridge. She grew up understanding that the combination of family, friends and music is the essence of a good life! Kinoly began learning to...

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The Brigadoons

The Brigadoons

Formed in 1971 by Rob Taylor, the Brigadoons have promoted Glengarry’s Celtic music for more than forty five years. Over those many years the band has had many members who epitomized the vast talent present in our county.

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Howard Morris

Howard Morris

Howie Morris was part of the Morris Quartet; along with his brother, John, and sisters, Grace and Ida, they entertained in Highland costume at the first “St. Andrew’s Concert”.

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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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Clara MacLeod

Clara MacLeod

Clara Olney MacLeod was born in Carievale, Saskatchewan on April 26, 1929. Her musical education began with piano lessons given by Mrs. Ericson at 25¢ each. Her mother, Lavinia, reinforced the lessons with supervision of a daily practice and a good crack on the...

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Viola MacCuaig

Viola MacCuaig

Viola MacCuaig was born at Lorne, in Lochiel Township, the daughter of Norman B. MacRae and Mary Jane MacMillan. She started her musical journey by playing her mother's pump organ. Because her legs were too short to reach the pedals, her sisters would take turns...

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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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Our Inductees

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Inductee Ruthanna MacPherson Has Passed Away

Ruthanna was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2012. She was a very regular attendee at our Ceilidhs and was always ready to play the piano. She will be missed by everyone in the music community.

2023 Annual General Meeting

The Annual General Meeting will be held Tuesday, September 19th, 2023 at 10:30 am at the Hall in Williamstown. All are welcome to attend.

Inductee Finlay McDonell has Passed Away

Finlay McDonell passed away on June 27th, 2023 at the age of 93 years. He was inducted in the Celtic Hall of Fame in 2015 as an individual, and in 2008 as a member of the Glengarry Strathspey and Reel Society.

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