The first tune is Niel Gow's Lament for James Moray of Abercairney.
The second tune is called "Miss Marianne Oliphant" by Robert Macintosh (18th century fiddler/composer).
This is the Niel Gow fiddle on display at Blair Castle, played during our hiking/music trip, an annual offering by Distant Journeys. A bit tired & scruffy after our stay at remote Loch Ossian hostel, beautiful but no showers! Wonderful experience to play Gow's fiddle, gut strung, with my own baroque bow.
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Why the low tuning?
Haggismaker 6 days ago