1996
Jim MacLeod MBE
(1928 - 2004)
“Gentleman Jim’s” musical career began at the age of 16 as the organist in Braco Church. He also found outlets for his musical abilities during his National Service with the RAF but it was in the company of Alex MacArthur and Willie Tervit in The Arthur MacLeod Trio that he first came to prominence in Down at the Mains. In the early 60s when Reo Stakis acquired The Dunblane Hydro Jim began an association which would last for over 40 years. Initially as resident pianist, then bandleader and later combining this with the role of Entertainment Manager, Jim and the band were equally at home with modern ballroom dancing as with traditional Scottish and the hotel became a haven for coach parties from all over the UK looking for a weekend of dancing. The band line up with Tommy Ford on lead accordion remained remarkably consistent over the years and they did extensive radio work including Friday Night is Music Night and Take the Floor.
Jim MacLeod MBE
(1928 - 2004)
“Gentleman Jim’s” musical career began at the age of 16 as the organist in Braco Church. He also found outlets for his musical abilities during his National Service with the RAF but it was in the company of Alex MacArthur and Willie Tervit in The Arthur MacLeod Trio that he first came to prominence in Down at the Mains. In the early 60s when Reo Stakis acquired The Dunblane Hydro Jim began an association which would last for over 40 years. Initially as resident pianist, then bandleader and later combining this with the role of Entertainment Manager, Jim and the band were equally at home with modern ballroom dancing as with traditional Scottish and the hotel became a haven for coach parties from all over the UK looking for a weekend of dancing. The band line up with Tommy Ford on lead accordion remained remarkably consistent over the years and they did extensive radio work including Friday Night is Music Night and Take the Floor.