Box and Fiddle
Year 37 No 08
April 2014
Price £2.70
44 Page Magazine
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Editor – Karin Ingram, Hawick
B&F Treasurer – Charlie Todd, Thankerton
The main features in the above issue were as follows (this is not a comprehensive detail of all it contained. The Club reports, in particular, are too time-consuming at this stage to retype).
Editorial
Please remember to return your BAFFI voting slips by May 1st, so that we can compile the list of nominees. Tickets for this year’s Celebrity Luncheon are now on sale and the order form is on Page 35.
Well done to all the competitors at this year’s NAAFC Festival, held at Inshyra Grange at the beginning of March. All of the photographs printed here, and well as those on the B&F FaceBook Page and Website, are available to buy as high quality prints in various sizes. See the back page for details.
Karin Ingram
40th Annual NAAFC Festival
by James Coutts (Festival Chairman)
The MacDonald Inshyra Hotel was once again the venue for the NAAFC’s Ruby Festival on Saturday 1st March. It’s hard to believe that the Festival has reached this milestone, but it’s only due to the hard work and support of many people over the years, whether in an organising or social capacity, or as a competitor or adjudicator, that we have come this far.
Competition entries remained around the 175 mark and the quality of music displayed across the various classes was of a very high standard, according to the adjudicators. It was nice to see some new names, especially in the younger age groups, make their mark on the prize-winners’ list. A particular highlight was the performance of the Jimmy Blair Accordion Orchestra in the Showband section, who entertained the audience with a medley of ABBA hits, arranged for accordions.
The earlier start for the Concert found favour last year and again it attracted a much larger audience than in recent years. The Concert got off to a flying start with a most enjoyable selection from Seamus O’Sullivan, who was showcasing the LIMEX MIDI system on behalf of one of our sponsors. It was then over to the day’s prize-winners to display their talents and I know Jennifer Cruickshank and the BBC Take the Floor team were mightily impressed with the quantity and quality of music they were able to source from the Concert and various competitions.
The music for the dance this year was provided by Neil Hardie and his SDB. Over a relatively short period of time they have built up a tremendous reputation and following among listeners and dancers alike, and their music was thoroughly enjoyed by everyone.
Inshyra has been booked to host next year’s Festival on Saturday 7th March 2015 and will have a new Secretary and Chairman at the helm. Both Lorna Mair and I have decided to step down from our respective roles after eleven years, but I’ve no doubt that our successors will ensure a bright and prosperous future for the Festival. I’d personally like to thank Lorna for the excellent job she had done as Festival Secretary and I know I speak for both of us when I say that playing our parting organising the Festival has been among the most rewarding and fulfilling tasks we’ve ever undertaken.
As always, I’d like to finish by expressing my sincere thanks to everyone who has supported the Festival, not just this year, but over its 40 years. I include in this all competitors, adjudicators, traders, advertisers, sponsors, member Clubs, enthusiasts and BBC Radio Scotland.
On a personal note, I’d like to reserve a special thanks to the Festival Committee. It comprises some of the best people I’ve ever had the pleasure of knowing and working with and I know that the remaining members, along with some new blood, will do an excellent job in keeping the Festival in good shape.
Junior Accordion
Under 10 Traditional Accordion Solo – Islesteps Shield
1) Alice Girling (Glenfarg)
2)
3)
Under 12 Traditional Accordion Solo – Pentland Cup
1) Cameron McLaren (Cupar)
2) India Smith (Penicuik)
3) Archie MacKechnie (Dunblane)
12 and Under 16 Traditional Accordion Solo – Jim Johnstone Cup
1) Kyle Rowan (Edinburgh)
2) Kyle Innes (Strathmiglo)
3) Ewan Dowie (Kettlebridge)
12 and Under 16 Traditional Accordion Solo – James Paterson Memorial Trophy
Most Promising Player
Ciorstaidh-Sarah Chaimbeul (An Caol)
Junior Accordion Solo Pipe Music – Bill Black Cup
1) Kyle Rowan (Edinburgh)
2) Ciorstaidh-Sarah Chaimbeul (An Caol)
3) Ewan Dowie (Kettlebridge)
Junior Traditional Duet – Angus Howie Cups
1) Samantha & Andrew Erskine (Biggar)
2) Magnus & Anna Westwell (Edinburgh)
3) Kirsten & Eilidh MacLeod (Stornoway)
Overall Junior Accordion Champion – Alex Little Memorial Trophy
Kyle Rowan (Edinburgh)
Senior Accordion
Senior Traditional Accordion Solo – Clinkscale Cup
1) Leonard Brown (South Shields)
2) John Burns (Falkirk)
3) Adin Graham (Windygates)
Senior Accordion Pipe Music Solo – Bill Powrie Memorial Cup
1) John Burns (Falkirk)
2) Adin Graham (Windygates)
3) Emma Dickson (Dolphinton)
Open Accordion Championship – Todhills Trophy
1) Emma Dickson (Dolphinton)
2) Paul Capaldi (Galashiels)
3) Graham MacLennan (Stornoway)
Senior Overall Accordion Champion - The Bobby MacLeod Trophy
John Burns (Falkirk)
Open Buttonkey Accordion Solo – Windygates Trophy
1) Brandon McPhee (Castletown)
2) Dol McDonald (Stornoway)
3) John Weaks (Glasgow)
Trios – Jimmy Blue Trophy & Eric Goodfellow Memorial Shield
1) Matthew MacLennan (Kilktarlity)
Trio Runners-Up – Eric Goodfellow Memorial Shield
Maggie Adamson (Shetland)
Kyle Rowan (Edinburgh)
Trios – Best Piano Player – David Flockhart Shield
Matthew MacLennan (Kiltarlity)
Bands – Overall Winner - Iain MacPhail Cup
Maggie Adamson (Shetland)
Runners Up John Fairbairn Memorial Trophy
Adin Graham (Windygates)
Adam Gibb (Biggar)
Band – Rhythm Section - Arthur Easson Memorial Trophy
Maggie Adamson (Shetland)
Junior Band – Duncan Campbell of Oban Memorial Trophy
Ewan Dowie (Kettlebridge)
Own Composition – Willie Wilson Cup
1) John Burns (Falkirk)
2) Kyle Rowan (Edinburgh)
3) Paul Capaldi (Galashiels)
RSCDS Open Dance – RSCDS Trophy
1)
2)
Under 12 Classical Solo – Kelso Cup
1) India Smith (Penicuik)
2) Archie Mackechnie (Dunblane)
3) Cameron McLaren (Cupar)
Under 16 Classical Polka Solo – Aberdeen Cup
1) Kyle Rowan (Edinburgh)
2) Kyle Innes (Strathmiglo)
3) Fraser Hewitt (Quothquan)
Under 16 Classical Solo – Dundee Shield
1) Fraser Hewitt (Quothquan)
2) Alexander Girling (Glenfarg)
3) Samantha Erskine (Biggar)
Under 16 Classical Musette Solo – George & Margaret Smith (Newtongrange) Shield
1) Kyle Rowan (Edinburgh)
2) Kyle Innes (Strathmiglo)
3) Andrew Erskine (Biggar)
Open Classical Solo – Jimmy Clinkscale Shield
1) Emma Dickson (Dolphinton)
2) Paul Capaldi (Galashiels)
3) Sandra Bell (East Kilbride)
Under 13 Classical Duet – Beith & District A&F Club Cups (Willie Wilson Memorial Trophies)
1) no entry
2)
Under 16 Classical Duet - Alex MacArthur Cups
1) India & Kyra Smith (Penicuik)
2)
3)
Open Classical Duet – Dunfermline Cup
1) Emma Dickson (Dolphinton) & Adam Gibb (Biggar)
2)
3)
Classical Polka
Under 10 Classical Polka Solo – The Todhills Trophy
1)
2)
Under 12 Classical Polka Solo – Newtongrange Shield
1) Archie Mackechnie (Dunblane)
2) India Smith (Penicuik)
3) Cameron McLaren (Cupar)
Open Classical Polka Solo – Tign-Na-Gorm Cup
1) Adam Gibb (Biggar)
2) Paul Capaldi (Galashiels)
3) Ewan Thomson (Paisley)
Under 12 Classical Musette Accordion Solo – John Laidlaw Memorial Trophy
1) India Smith (Penicuik)
2=) Cameron McLaren (Cupar)
2=) Archie Mackechnie (Dunblane)
Open Classical Musette Accordion Solo – Christine Hunter Memorial Trophy
1) Paul Capaldi (Galashiels)
2) John burns (Falkirk)
3) Adam Gibb (Biggar)
Fiddle Sections
Under 12 Fiddle Solo – NAAFC Musselburgh Festival Trophy
1) Katie Orrock (Polmont)
2) Rachel Havlin (Ellon)
3) Rhiann Matthew (Tarland)
Junior Fiddle Solo – MSR – Strathspey and Reel Association Cup & Kirsy’s Ceilidh Shield
1) Eilidh MacLeod (Stornoway)
2) Sean Allan (Carluke)
3) Scott Martin (Morpeth)
Junior Fiddle Solo – Slow Air – Dougie Welsh Memorial Cup
1) Eilidh MacLeod (Stornoway)
2) Magnus Westwell (Edinburgh)
3) Catherine Speight (Anstruther)
Senior Fiddle Solo – Slow Strathspey, MSR – St. Boswell Cup
1) Maggie Adamson (Shetland)
2) George Davidson (Tarves)
3) Shona MacFadyen (West Kilbride)
Senior Fiddle Solo – Slow Air – Ron Gonella Cup
1) George Davidson (Tarves)
2) Maggie Adamson (Shetland)
3) Jack Westwell (Edinburgh)
Open Fiddle Championship – Banchory S&R Society Trophy
1) Shona MacFadyen (West Kilbride)
2) Maggie Adamson (Shetland)
3) Magnus Westwell (Edinburgh)
Open Fiddle Solo Hornpipe and Jig – John Ellis Trophy
1) Maggie Adamson (Shetland)
2) Shona MacFadyen (West Kilbride)
3) George Davidson (Tarves)
Overall Fiddle Champion - The Angus Fitchet Trophy
Maggie Adamson (Shetland)
Overall Junior Fiddle Champion – Judith Linton Trophy
Eilidh MacLeod (Stornoway)
Open Fiddle Groups – Lesmahagow Quaich
1) Deeside Loons and Quines
2)
3)
Youngest Girl Competitor – John McQueen Medal
Alice Girling (Glenfarg)
Youngest Boy Competitor – John McQueen Medal
Archie Mackechnie (Dunblane)
Calum MacLean - Guest of Honour
by Charlie Kirkpatrick
“Welcome to Take the Floor, and tonight’s dance music session is being played by Calum MacLean and his band all the way from Tobermory on the Isle of Mull”. The dulcet tones of Robbie Shepherd on a recent Saturday night took me back to the Mull Ferry around 1960 when I was going home on holiday to Iona from school in Oban, and had the pleasure of listening to the said Calum MacLean having a tune. I then decided to find out more about my fellow islander and his music.
Calum MacLean was born in Tobermory, Isle of Mull on 23 June 1934, the youngest of a family of 8 - 6 boys and 2 girls. At the age of nine, Calum was given a 10 button, one row Empress melodeon by a Mr Hugh MacDonald who was the gardener at Achnacraobh House, Tobermory. Calum managed to play a few tunes on this instrument and as a result he was given a Hohner Double Ray Black Dot two row accordion by a Mr Donald Beaton who had just returned from the war after being held as a prisoner of war in Germany.
There was no music in the family although his mother had wealth of Gaelic songs which she passed on to Calum and he says that “she would soon correct you if you made a mistake in the music”. Calum’s father was not musical and although he attended chanter lessons with Pipe Major William Ross at Tiroran School his career at sea took over and he eventually became a sea Captain with The Overseas Towage and Salvage Company. Calum has happy memories of spending his entire school summer holidays with his father aboard the Empire Zona.
Having played this accordion for some time and managing to increase his repertoire to quote Calum “ the miracle happened” . His father gave his older brother Ewan £60 to go to Glasgow and “buy Calum a decent accordion”. Ewan bought a Paolo Soprani 3 row, 80 bass continental accordion, having no idea of the difference between the Hohner Double Ray which was diatonic and the Paolo Soprani. Therefore, when Calum put on his new accordion he found that he couldn’t play anything on it. However, he persevered and with the help of some books of pipe music which were given to him he taught himself to read and write music and his playing also gradually improved.
During his teenage years Calum started playing at school concerts, dances and ceilidhs and also played most Saturday nights in the old T.A. hall in Tobermory from 9pm until midnight. His payment for that was £1.10 shillings with the entry fee being one shilling and sixpence. Over the years, Calum has owned and played many different accordions, all 5 row instruments. Presently, he owns a Hohner Gola 5 voice (his favourite “although it is very heavy”) ,a Fantini 96 bass and a Roland FR7X V digital accordion.
Over the years, Calum has visited many foreign countries and in 1970 he competed in the Coup de Europe at Bonn Bad-godesburg, Germany where he won and arrived home with the prestigious cup and a diploma. During his stay in Bonn accommodation was in the Rheine Hotel where Hitler had kept a suite of rooms and directly across the River Rhine was the hotel where the British Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain stayed while attending discussions prior to the start of the Second World War in 1939.
In the early seventies Calum took part in several BBC radio programmes, the “Se ur Beatha” BBC television programmes and at that time he also did a number of recordings for Lismor Records produced by David Silver. Calum also had a long association with the late John Huband from Dundee who to quote Calum was a “superb accordionist and a very fine teacher of the instrument”. John in turn introduced Calum to Doug Adamson who has been of great assistance in preserving and recording most of his compositions under the Deeay label. Doug’s daughter Deirdre, a former pupil of John Huband’s, has played second accordion on most of his recordings. Calum’s compositions to date number well over 300 pieces and he derives great pleasure from composing tunes and also from hearing them being played on radio.
Calum and his wife Jean have been married for 54 years and have three of a family – Carol, Susan and Calum Jnr. Calum Jnr is keeping up the family musical tradition in that he now teaches piping in the schools of Mull and Iona and is also now learning the 5 row accordion.
That then is Calum MacLean, a true highland gentleman who has done a lot for our music over many years, and is a worthy Guest of Honour at our gathering in June
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Take the Floor – Saturday Evenings 19.05 – 21.00 with Robbie Shepherd (repeated on Sunday’s 13.05 – 15.00)
Not Shown??
CLUB DIARY
Aberdeen (Old Machar RBL) – 29th April 2014 – Steven Carcary Duo
Alnwick (The Farrier’s Arms – Shilbottle)
Annan (St Andrew’s Social Club) - 20th April 2014 – Ewan Galloway Trio
Arbroath (Viewfield Hotel) -
Balloch (St. Kessog’s Church Hall) – 27th April 2014 – Charlie Kirkpatrick Trio
Banchory (Burnett Arms Hotel) –
Banff & District (Banff Springs Hotel) – 23rd April 2014 – Alan Roy
Beith & District (Anderson Hotel) –
Biggar (Municipal Hall) – 13th April 2014 – Tom Orr SDB
Blairgowrie (Moorfield Hotel) - 8th April 2014 – Jack Delaney SDB
Button Key (Windygates Institute) – 10th April 2014 – Donal Ring Jnr & Terry McCarthy
Campsie (Glazert Country House Hotel) - 1st April 2014 – Graeme Mitchell SDB
Carlisle (St Margaret Mary Social Club) - 3rd April 2014 – Iain Cathcart Trio
Castle Douglas (Urr Valley Country House Hotel) – 15th April 2014 – Burns Brothers Trio
Coalburn (Miners’ Welfare) - 17th April 2014 – Nicol McLaren SDB
Crieff & District (Crieff Hotel) 3rd April 2014 – Willie McFarlane Band
Dalriada (Argyll Inn, Lochgilphead) - 15th April 2014 – Iain Anderson Duo
Dingwall (National Hotel) – 2nd April 2014 – Ian Muir Trio
Dunblane (Victoria Hall) – 16th April 2014 – Brandon McPhee Trio
Dunfermline (Headwell Bowling Club) – 8th April 2014 – Club Night
Duns (Royal British Legion Club, Langtongate) 21st April 2014 – Gary Forrest SDB
Ellon (Station Hotel) – 22nd April 2014 – John Bone
Fintry (Fintry Sports Centre) – 28th April 2014 – Stuart McKeown SDB
Forfar (Plough Inn) - 27th April 2014 – Lisa Laird SDB
Forres (Victoria Hotel) – 9th April 2014 – Colin Dewar Trio
Galashiels (Abbotsford Arms Hotel) – 3rd April 2014 – David Vernon
Glendale (The Glendale Hall) - 17th April 2014 – Jim Lindsay Trio
Glenfarg (Lomond Hotel) - 2nd April 2014 – John Renton Trio
Gretna (Athlitic & Social Club) -
Haddington (Railway Inn) - 20th April 2014 – Gordon Pattullo & Gemma Donald
Highland (Waterside Hotel) – 21st April 2014 – Kirkjuvagr Ceilidh Band
Inveraray (Argyll Hotel) - 9th April 2014 – Hector McFadyen Trio
Isle of Skye – (The Royal Hotel, Portree) - 3rd April 2014 – Ardmore Ceilidh Band
Islesteps (The Embassy Hotel) – 1st April 2014 – Nicol McLaren SDB
Kelso (Cross Keys Hotel) – 30th April 2014 – Janet Graham SDB
Ladybank (Ladybank Tavern) -
Lanark (Ravenstruther Hall) - 28th April 2014 – End of Season Dance
Langholm (Eskdale Hotel) –
Lewis & Harris (Stornoway Legion) - 3rd April 2014 – Local Players
Livingston (Hilcroft Hotel, Whitburn) 15th April 2014 – Ian McCallum Trio
Lockerbie (Queen’s Hotel) -
Mauchline (Harry Lyle Suite) - 15th April 2014 - Donal Ring Jnr & Terry McCarthy
Montrose (Park Hotel) –
Newburgh (Adbie Hall) -
Newmill-on-Teviot / Teviotdale (Buccleugh Bowling Club)
Newtongrange (Dean Tavern) –
North East (Royal British Legion, Keith) – 1st April 2014 – Jennifer Forrest SDB
Northern (Lylehill Suite, Templepatrick, N.I.) - 2nd April 2014 – Maeve Close, Kate McSherry & Niall Comer
Oban (The Argyllshire Gathering) – 3rd April 2014 – Robert Whitehead SDB
Orkney (Ayre Hotel, Kirkwall) –
Peebles (Rugby Social Club) – 24th April 2014 – John Douglas SDB
Perth (Salutation Hotel) – 15th April 2014 – Matthew MacLennan SDB
Renfrew (Masonic Hall, Broadloan) – 8th April 2014 – Adin Graham Trio
Rothbury (Queen’s Head Hotel) - 3rd April 2014 – Marian Anderson Trio
Seghill (Old Comrades Club) -
Shetland (Shetland Hotel, Lerwick) -
Stonehouse (Stonehouse Violet Football Social Club) - 2nd April 2014 – Bon Accords
Thornhill (Bowling Club Hall) - 8th April 2014 – Willie McFarlane Band
Thurso (Pentland Hotel) – 7th April 2014 – Susan MacFadyen Trio
Turriff (Commercial Hotel, Cuminestown) – 3rd April 2014 – Brandon McPhee Trio
Tynedale (Hexham Ex Service Club) – 17th April 2014 – Charlie McIntee & Friends
Uist & Benbecula (C of S Hall, Griminish) - 12th & 26th April 2014 – Saturday Ceilidh Night
West Barnes (West Barnes Inn) 10th April 2014 – Nicol McLaren SDB
Wick (MacKay’s Hotel) – 22nd April 2014 - Kirkjuvagr Ceilidh Band
THERE WERE CLUB REPORTS FROM :-
1. Alnwick
2. Annan
3. Arbroath
4. Balloch
5. Banff
6. Beith
7. Blairgowrie
8. Button-Key
9. Campsie
10. Castle Douglas
11. Coalburn
12. Crieff
13. Dingwall
14. Dunfermline
15. Duns
16. Fintry
17. Forfar
18. Forres
19. Glendale
20. Gretna
21. Highland
22. Inveraray
23. Isle of Skye
24. Islesteps
25. Kelso
26. Ladybank
27. Lanark
28. Lewis & Harris
29. Livingston
30. Lockerbie
31. Mauchline
32. Montrose
33. North East
34. Northern
35. Peebles
36. Perth
37. Renfrew
38. Thornhill
39. Thurso
40. Turriff
41. West Barnes
42. Wick
CLUB DIRECTORY AS AT OCT 2013
(Clubs didn’t necessarily notify the Assoc when they closed so the following may not be entirely correct. Only the clubs submitting the reports or in the Club Diary above were definitely open.)
1. Aberdeen A&F Club (1975 – present)
2. Alnwick A&F Club (Aug 1975 – present)
3. Annan A&F Club (joined Assoc in 1996 but started 1985 – present)
4. Arbroath A&F Club (1991? – present)
5. Balloch A&F Club (Sept 1972 – per January 1978 issue – present)
6. Banchory A&F Club (1978 – present)
7. Banff & District A&F Club (Oct 1973 – present)
8. Beith & District A&F Club (Sept 1972 – per first edition – present)
9. Biggar A&F Club (Oct 1974 – present)
10. Blairgowrie A&F Club (
11. Button Key A&F Club (
12. Campsie A&F Club (Nov 95 – present)
13. Carlisle A&F Club (joined Sept 1993 -
14. Castle Douglas A&F Club (c Sept 1980 – present)
15. Coalburn A&F Club (
16. Crieff A&F Club (cSept 1981)
17. Dalriada A&F Club (Feb 1981)
18. Dingwall & District A&F Club (May 1979 – per first report)
19. Dunblane & District A&F Club (1971 – present)
20. Dunfermline & District A&F Club (1974 – per first edition)
21. Duns A&F Club (formed 20th Sept 04 – present)
22. Ellon A&F Club (
23. Fintry A&F Club (Dec 1972 – reformed Jan 1980 – present)
24. Forfar A&F Club (
25. Forres A&F Club (Jan 1978)
26. Galashiels A&F Club (joined Sept 1982 - present)
27. Glendale A&F Club (Jan 1973 – present)
28. Glenfarg A&F Club (formed 1988 joined Assoc Mar 95 -
29. Gretna A&F Club (1991) Known as North Cumbria A&F Club previously (originally called Gretna when started in June 1966 but later had to move to venues in the North of England and changed name. No breaks in the continuity of the Club)
30. Haddington A&F Club (formed Feb 2005 - )
31. Highland A&F Club (Inverness) (Nov 1973 – present)
32. Inveraray A&F Club (Feb 1991 - present)
33. Islesteps A&F Club (Jan 1981 – present – n.b. evolved from the original Dumfries Club)
34. Isle of Skye A&F Club (June 1983 – present)
35. Kelso A&F Club (May 1976 – present)
36. Ladybank A&F Club (joined Apr 98 but formed earlier
37. Lanark A&F Club (joined Sept 96 – closed March 2015)
38. Langholm A&F Club (Oct 1967 - present)
39. Lewis & Harris A&F Club (Aug 1994 -
40. Livingston A&F Club (Sept 1973 – present)
41 Lockerbie A&F Club (Nov 1973 - present)
42 Mauchline A&F Club (Sept 1983 - present)
43 Montrose A&F Club (joined Sept 1982 - present)
44 Newmill-on-Teviot (Hawick) (Formed late 1988 joined Assoc 1999 - closed March 2016)
45 Newtongrange A&F Club (joined Sept 1977 - present)
46. North East A&F Club aka Keith A&FC (Sept 1971 - present)
47. Northern A&F Club (Sept 2011 -
48. Oban A&F Club (Nov 1975 - present)
49. Orkney A&F Club (Mar 1978 - present)
50. Peebles A&F Club (26 Nov 1981 - present)
51. Perth & District A&F Club (Aug 1970 - present)
52. Renfrew A&F Club (1984 -
53. Rothbury Accordion Club (7th Feb 1974) orig called Coquetdale
54. Shetland A&F Club (Sept 1978 - present)
55 Stonehouse A&F Club (first report June 05 -
56 Thurso A&F Club (Oct 1981 - present)
57 Turriff A&F Club (1st April 1982 - present)
58 Tynedale A&F Club (Nov 1980 - present)
58 Uist & Benbecula A&F Club (Dec 2007 but formed 1994 -
60 West Barnes ( - present)
61 Wick A&F Club (Oct 1975 - present)
Not on official list at the start of the season (closed, did not renew membership or omitted in error?)
62. Araharacle & District A&F Club (cMay 1988)
63. Armadale A&F Club (Oct 1978? or 80) originally called Bathgate Club (for 2 months) Last meeting May 2010
64. Ayr A&F Club (Nov 1983 – per Nov 83 edition) Closed
65. Belford A&F Club (joined Sept 1982)
66. Bonchester Accordion Club (Closed?)
67. Bridge of Allan (Walmer) A&F Club (Walmer Hotel, Bridge of Allan) (c March 1982)
68. Brigmill A&F Club (Oct 1990) Closed
69. Britannia B&F Club ( joined 07-08 but much older
70. Bromley A&F Club (joined 95-96 – closed early 08-09)
71. Buchan A&F Club
72. Callander A&F Club (
73. Campbeltown & District A&F Club (c Dec 1980)
74. Cleland (cNov 1981 – March 1985) originally called Drumpellier A&F Club (for 2 months)
75. Club Accord
76. Coldingham A&F Club (Nov 2008 – cFeb 2014)
77 Coquetdale A&F Club (Feb 1974 or c1976/77 – 1981/2? – became Rothbury?)
78. Coupar Angus A&F Club (cSept 1978 - ?)
79. Crathes (aka Scottish Accordion Music – Crathes) (Nov 1997 -
80. Cults A & F Club (
81. Cumnock A&F Club (October 1976 - forced to close cDec 1982 - see Jan 83 Editorial)
82. Denny & Dunipace A&F Club (Feb 1981)
83. Derwentside A&F Club
84. Dornoch A&F Club (first mention in directory 1986)
85. Dumfries Accordion Club (Oughtons) (April 1965 at the Hole in the Wa’)
86. Dunbar Cement Works A&F Club (Closed?)
87. Dundee & District A&F Club (January 1971 – 1995?)
88. Dunoon & Cowal A&F Club (
89. East Kilbride A&F Club (Sept 1980 – Closed 04/05)
90. Edinburgh A&F Club (Apr 1981) prev called Chrissie Leatham A&F Club (Oct 1980)
91. Falkirk A&F Club (Sept 1978 - )
92. Fort William A&F Club (21st Oct 1980 – per Dec 1980 B&F)
93. Galston A&F Club (Oct 1969 – per first edition – closed March 2006)
94. Glenrothes A&F Club (Mar 93? – left the Assoc c2013)
95. Gorebridge (cNov 1981) originally called Arniston A&F Club (for 2 months)
96. Greenhead Accordion Club (on the A69 between Brampton and Haltwistle)
97. Islay A&F Club (23 Apr 93 -
98. Kintore A&F Club (
99. Kirriemuir A&F Club (cSept 1981)
100. Lauder A&F Club (May 2010 -
101. Lesmahagow A&F Club (Nov 1979 – closed May 2005)
102. M.A.F.I.A. (1966 – 1993?)
103. Maine Valley A&F Club (
104. Monklands A&F Club (Nov 1978 – closed cApril 1983)
105. Morecambe A&F Club (joined Sept 1982)
106. Muirhead A&F Club (Dec 1994 -
107. Mull A&F Club
108. Newcastleton Accordion Club
109. Newburgh A&F Club (joined 2002 but founded much earlier – closed April 2011 when venue closed)
110. New Cumnock A&F Club (cMarch 1979)
111. Newton St Boswells Accordion Club (17th Oct 1972 see Apr 1984 obituary for Angus Park)
112. Ormiston Miners’ Welfare Society A&F Club (closed April 1992 – per Sept Editorial)
113. Premier A&F Club NI (April 1980)
114. Phoenix A&F Club, Ardrishaig (Dec 2004 -
115. Reading Scottish Fiddlers (cMarch 1997
116. Renfrew A&F Club (original club 1974/5 lapsed after a few years then again in 1984)
117. Selkirk A&F Club (
118. Stirling A&F Club (Oct 1991 – closed 20000/01?)
119. Straiton Accordion Club (c1968 – closed March 1979)
120. Stranraer & District Accordion Club (1974 – per first edition)
121 Sutherland A&F Club (Nov 1982 -
122 Thornhill A&F Club (joined Oct 1983 – see Nov 83 edition – closed April 2014)
123. Torthorwald A&F Club (near Dumfries)
124. Tranent A&F Club
125. Vancouver
126. Walmer (Bridge of Allan) A&F Club
127. Wellbank A&F Club
128. Yarrow (prev known as Etterick & Yarrow) (Jan 1989 – closed 2001/02)
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The main features in the above issue were as follows (this is not a comprehensive detail of all it contained. The Club reports, in particular, are too time-consuming at this stage to retype).
Editorial
Please remember to return your BAFFI voting slips by May 1st, so that we can compile the list of nominees. Tickets for this year’s Celebrity Luncheon are now on sale and the order form is on Page 35.
Well done to all the competitors at this year’s NAAFC Festival, held at Inshyra Grange at the beginning of March. All of the photographs printed here, and well as those on the B&F FaceBook Page and Website, are available to buy as high quality prints in various sizes. See the back page for details.
Karin Ingram
40th Annual NAAFC Festival
by James Coutts (Festival Chairman)
The MacDonald Inshyra Hotel was once again the venue for the NAAFC’s Ruby Festival on Saturday 1st March. It’s hard to believe that the Festival has reached this milestone, but it’s only due to the hard work and support of many people over the years, whether in an organising or social capacity, or as a competitor or adjudicator, that we have come this far.
Competition entries remained around the 175 mark and the quality of music displayed across the various classes was of a very high standard, according to the adjudicators. It was nice to see some new names, especially in the younger age groups, make their mark on the prize-winners’ list. A particular highlight was the performance of the Jimmy Blair Accordion Orchestra in the Showband section, who entertained the audience with a medley of ABBA hits, arranged for accordions.
The earlier start for the Concert found favour last year and again it attracted a much larger audience than in recent years. The Concert got off to a flying start with a most enjoyable selection from Seamus O’Sullivan, who was showcasing the LIMEX MIDI system on behalf of one of our sponsors. It was then over to the day’s prize-winners to display their talents and I know Jennifer Cruickshank and the BBC Take the Floor team were mightily impressed with the quantity and quality of music they were able to source from the Concert and various competitions.
The music for the dance this year was provided by Neil Hardie and his SDB. Over a relatively short period of time they have built up a tremendous reputation and following among listeners and dancers alike, and their music was thoroughly enjoyed by everyone.
Inshyra has been booked to host next year’s Festival on Saturday 7th March 2015 and will have a new Secretary and Chairman at the helm. Both Lorna Mair and I have decided to step down from our respective roles after eleven years, but I’ve no doubt that our successors will ensure a bright and prosperous future for the Festival. I’d personally like to thank Lorna for the excellent job she had done as Festival Secretary and I know I speak for both of us when I say that playing our parting organising the Festival has been among the most rewarding and fulfilling tasks we’ve ever undertaken.
As always, I’d like to finish by expressing my sincere thanks to everyone who has supported the Festival, not just this year, but over its 40 years. I include in this all competitors, adjudicators, traders, advertisers, sponsors, member Clubs, enthusiasts and BBC Radio Scotland.
On a personal note, I’d like to reserve a special thanks to the Festival Committee. It comprises some of the best people I’ve ever had the pleasure of knowing and working with and I know that the remaining members, along with some new blood, will do an excellent job in keeping the Festival in good shape.
Junior Accordion
Under 10 Traditional Accordion Solo – Islesteps Shield
1) Alice Girling (Glenfarg)
2)
3)
Under 12 Traditional Accordion Solo – Pentland Cup
1) Cameron McLaren (Cupar)
2) India Smith (Penicuik)
3) Archie MacKechnie (Dunblane)
12 and Under 16 Traditional Accordion Solo – Jim Johnstone Cup
1) Kyle Rowan (Edinburgh)
2) Kyle Innes (Strathmiglo)
3) Ewan Dowie (Kettlebridge)
12 and Under 16 Traditional Accordion Solo – James Paterson Memorial Trophy
Most Promising Player
Ciorstaidh-Sarah Chaimbeul (An Caol)
Junior Accordion Solo Pipe Music – Bill Black Cup
1) Kyle Rowan (Edinburgh)
2) Ciorstaidh-Sarah Chaimbeul (An Caol)
3) Ewan Dowie (Kettlebridge)
Junior Traditional Duet – Angus Howie Cups
1) Samantha & Andrew Erskine (Biggar)
2) Magnus & Anna Westwell (Edinburgh)
3) Kirsten & Eilidh MacLeod (Stornoway)
Overall Junior Accordion Champion – Alex Little Memorial Trophy
Kyle Rowan (Edinburgh)
Senior Accordion
Senior Traditional Accordion Solo – Clinkscale Cup
1) Leonard Brown (South Shields)
2) John Burns (Falkirk)
3) Adin Graham (Windygates)
Senior Accordion Pipe Music Solo – Bill Powrie Memorial Cup
1) John Burns (Falkirk)
2) Adin Graham (Windygates)
3) Emma Dickson (Dolphinton)
Open Accordion Championship – Todhills Trophy
1) Emma Dickson (Dolphinton)
2) Paul Capaldi (Galashiels)
3) Graham MacLennan (Stornoway)
Senior Overall Accordion Champion - The Bobby MacLeod Trophy
John Burns (Falkirk)
Open Buttonkey Accordion Solo – Windygates Trophy
1) Brandon McPhee (Castletown)
2) Dol McDonald (Stornoway)
3) John Weaks (Glasgow)
Trios – Jimmy Blue Trophy & Eric Goodfellow Memorial Shield
1) Matthew MacLennan (Kilktarlity)
Trio Runners-Up – Eric Goodfellow Memorial Shield
Maggie Adamson (Shetland)
Kyle Rowan (Edinburgh)
Trios – Best Piano Player – David Flockhart Shield
Matthew MacLennan (Kiltarlity)
Bands – Overall Winner - Iain MacPhail Cup
Maggie Adamson (Shetland)
Runners Up John Fairbairn Memorial Trophy
Adin Graham (Windygates)
Adam Gibb (Biggar)
Band – Rhythm Section - Arthur Easson Memorial Trophy
Maggie Adamson (Shetland)
Junior Band – Duncan Campbell of Oban Memorial Trophy
Ewan Dowie (Kettlebridge)
Own Composition – Willie Wilson Cup
1) John Burns (Falkirk)
2) Kyle Rowan (Edinburgh)
3) Paul Capaldi (Galashiels)
RSCDS Open Dance – RSCDS Trophy
1)
2)
Under 12 Classical Solo – Kelso Cup
1) India Smith (Penicuik)
2) Archie Mackechnie (Dunblane)
3) Cameron McLaren (Cupar)
Under 16 Classical Polka Solo – Aberdeen Cup
1) Kyle Rowan (Edinburgh)
2) Kyle Innes (Strathmiglo)
3) Fraser Hewitt (Quothquan)
Under 16 Classical Solo – Dundee Shield
1) Fraser Hewitt (Quothquan)
2) Alexander Girling (Glenfarg)
3) Samantha Erskine (Biggar)
Under 16 Classical Musette Solo – George & Margaret Smith (Newtongrange) Shield
1) Kyle Rowan (Edinburgh)
2) Kyle Innes (Strathmiglo)
3) Andrew Erskine (Biggar)
Open Classical Solo – Jimmy Clinkscale Shield
1) Emma Dickson (Dolphinton)
2) Paul Capaldi (Galashiels)
3) Sandra Bell (East Kilbride)
Under 13 Classical Duet – Beith & District A&F Club Cups (Willie Wilson Memorial Trophies)
1) no entry
2)
Under 16 Classical Duet - Alex MacArthur Cups
1) India & Kyra Smith (Penicuik)
2)
3)
Open Classical Duet – Dunfermline Cup
1) Emma Dickson (Dolphinton) & Adam Gibb (Biggar)
2)
3)
Classical Polka
Under 10 Classical Polka Solo – The Todhills Trophy
1)
2)
Under 12 Classical Polka Solo – Newtongrange Shield
1) Archie Mackechnie (Dunblane)
2) India Smith (Penicuik)
3) Cameron McLaren (Cupar)
Open Classical Polka Solo – Tign-Na-Gorm Cup
1) Adam Gibb (Biggar)
2) Paul Capaldi (Galashiels)
3) Ewan Thomson (Paisley)
Under 12 Classical Musette Accordion Solo – John Laidlaw Memorial Trophy
1) India Smith (Penicuik)
2=) Cameron McLaren (Cupar)
2=) Archie Mackechnie (Dunblane)
Open Classical Musette Accordion Solo – Christine Hunter Memorial Trophy
1) Paul Capaldi (Galashiels)
2) John burns (Falkirk)
3) Adam Gibb (Biggar)
Fiddle Sections
Under 12 Fiddle Solo – NAAFC Musselburgh Festival Trophy
1) Katie Orrock (Polmont)
2) Rachel Havlin (Ellon)
3) Rhiann Matthew (Tarland)
Junior Fiddle Solo – MSR – Strathspey and Reel Association Cup & Kirsy’s Ceilidh Shield
1) Eilidh MacLeod (Stornoway)
2) Sean Allan (Carluke)
3) Scott Martin (Morpeth)
Junior Fiddle Solo – Slow Air – Dougie Welsh Memorial Cup
1) Eilidh MacLeod (Stornoway)
2) Magnus Westwell (Edinburgh)
3) Catherine Speight (Anstruther)
Senior Fiddle Solo – Slow Strathspey, MSR – St. Boswell Cup
1) Maggie Adamson (Shetland)
2) George Davidson (Tarves)
3) Shona MacFadyen (West Kilbride)
Senior Fiddle Solo – Slow Air – Ron Gonella Cup
1) George Davidson (Tarves)
2) Maggie Adamson (Shetland)
3) Jack Westwell (Edinburgh)
Open Fiddle Championship – Banchory S&R Society Trophy
1) Shona MacFadyen (West Kilbride)
2) Maggie Adamson (Shetland)
3) Magnus Westwell (Edinburgh)
Open Fiddle Solo Hornpipe and Jig – John Ellis Trophy
1) Maggie Adamson (Shetland)
2) Shona MacFadyen (West Kilbride)
3) George Davidson (Tarves)
Overall Fiddle Champion - The Angus Fitchet Trophy
Maggie Adamson (Shetland)
Overall Junior Fiddle Champion – Judith Linton Trophy
Eilidh MacLeod (Stornoway)
Open Fiddle Groups – Lesmahagow Quaich
1) Deeside Loons and Quines
2)
3)
Youngest Girl Competitor – John McQueen Medal
Alice Girling (Glenfarg)
Youngest Boy Competitor – John McQueen Medal
Archie Mackechnie (Dunblane)
Calum MacLean - Guest of Honour
by Charlie Kirkpatrick
“Welcome to Take the Floor, and tonight’s dance music session is being played by Calum MacLean and his band all the way from Tobermory on the Isle of Mull”. The dulcet tones of Robbie Shepherd on a recent Saturday night took me back to the Mull Ferry around 1960 when I was going home on holiday to Iona from school in Oban, and had the pleasure of listening to the said Calum MacLean having a tune. I then decided to find out more about my fellow islander and his music.
Calum MacLean was born in Tobermory, Isle of Mull on 23 June 1934, the youngest of a family of 8 - 6 boys and 2 girls. At the age of nine, Calum was given a 10 button, one row Empress melodeon by a Mr Hugh MacDonald who was the gardener at Achnacraobh House, Tobermory. Calum managed to play a few tunes on this instrument and as a result he was given a Hohner Double Ray Black Dot two row accordion by a Mr Donald Beaton who had just returned from the war after being held as a prisoner of war in Germany.
There was no music in the family although his mother had wealth of Gaelic songs which she passed on to Calum and he says that “she would soon correct you if you made a mistake in the music”. Calum’s father was not musical and although he attended chanter lessons with Pipe Major William Ross at Tiroran School his career at sea took over and he eventually became a sea Captain with The Overseas Towage and Salvage Company. Calum has happy memories of spending his entire school summer holidays with his father aboard the Empire Zona.
Having played this accordion for some time and managing to increase his repertoire to quote Calum “ the miracle happened” . His father gave his older brother Ewan £60 to go to Glasgow and “buy Calum a decent accordion”. Ewan bought a Paolo Soprani 3 row, 80 bass continental accordion, having no idea of the difference between the Hohner Double Ray which was diatonic and the Paolo Soprani. Therefore, when Calum put on his new accordion he found that he couldn’t play anything on it. However, he persevered and with the help of some books of pipe music which were given to him he taught himself to read and write music and his playing also gradually improved.
During his teenage years Calum started playing at school concerts, dances and ceilidhs and also played most Saturday nights in the old T.A. hall in Tobermory from 9pm until midnight. His payment for that was £1.10 shillings with the entry fee being one shilling and sixpence. Over the years, Calum has owned and played many different accordions, all 5 row instruments. Presently, he owns a Hohner Gola 5 voice (his favourite “although it is very heavy”) ,a Fantini 96 bass and a Roland FR7X V digital accordion.
Over the years, Calum has visited many foreign countries and in 1970 he competed in the Coup de Europe at Bonn Bad-godesburg, Germany where he won and arrived home with the prestigious cup and a diploma. During his stay in Bonn accommodation was in the Rheine Hotel where Hitler had kept a suite of rooms and directly across the River Rhine was the hotel where the British Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain stayed while attending discussions prior to the start of the Second World War in 1939.
In the early seventies Calum took part in several BBC radio programmes, the “Se ur Beatha” BBC television programmes and at that time he also did a number of recordings for Lismor Records produced by David Silver. Calum also had a long association with the late John Huband from Dundee who to quote Calum was a “superb accordionist and a very fine teacher of the instrument”. John in turn introduced Calum to Doug Adamson who has been of great assistance in preserving and recording most of his compositions under the Deeay label. Doug’s daughter Deirdre, a former pupil of John Huband’s, has played second accordion on most of his recordings. Calum’s compositions to date number well over 300 pieces and he derives great pleasure from composing tunes and also from hearing them being played on radio.
Calum and his wife Jean have been married for 54 years and have three of a family – Carol, Susan and Calum Jnr. Calum Jnr is keeping up the family musical tradition in that he now teaches piping in the schools of Mull and Iona and is also now learning the 5 row accordion.
That then is Calum MacLean, a true highland gentleman who has done a lot for our music over many years, and is a worthy Guest of Honour at our gathering in June
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Take the Floor – Saturday Evenings 19.05 – 21.00 with Robbie Shepherd (repeated on Sunday’s 13.05 – 15.00)
Not Shown??
CLUB DIARY
Aberdeen (Old Machar RBL) – 29th April 2014 – Steven Carcary Duo
Alnwick (The Farrier’s Arms – Shilbottle)
Annan (St Andrew’s Social Club) - 20th April 2014 – Ewan Galloway Trio
Arbroath (Viewfield Hotel) -
Balloch (St. Kessog’s Church Hall) – 27th April 2014 – Charlie Kirkpatrick Trio
Banchory (Burnett Arms Hotel) –
Banff & District (Banff Springs Hotel) – 23rd April 2014 – Alan Roy
Beith & District (Anderson Hotel) –
Biggar (Municipal Hall) – 13th April 2014 – Tom Orr SDB
Blairgowrie (Moorfield Hotel) - 8th April 2014 – Jack Delaney SDB
Button Key (Windygates Institute) – 10th April 2014 – Donal Ring Jnr & Terry McCarthy
Campsie (Glazert Country House Hotel) - 1st April 2014 – Graeme Mitchell SDB
Carlisle (St Margaret Mary Social Club) - 3rd April 2014 – Iain Cathcart Trio
Castle Douglas (Urr Valley Country House Hotel) – 15th April 2014 – Burns Brothers Trio
Coalburn (Miners’ Welfare) - 17th April 2014 – Nicol McLaren SDB
Crieff & District (Crieff Hotel) 3rd April 2014 – Willie McFarlane Band
Dalriada (Argyll Inn, Lochgilphead) - 15th April 2014 – Iain Anderson Duo
Dingwall (National Hotel) – 2nd April 2014 – Ian Muir Trio
Dunblane (Victoria Hall) – 16th April 2014 – Brandon McPhee Trio
Dunfermline (Headwell Bowling Club) – 8th April 2014 – Club Night
Duns (Royal British Legion Club, Langtongate) 21st April 2014 – Gary Forrest SDB
Ellon (Station Hotel) – 22nd April 2014 – John Bone
Fintry (Fintry Sports Centre) – 28th April 2014 – Stuart McKeown SDB
Forfar (Plough Inn) - 27th April 2014 – Lisa Laird SDB
Forres (Victoria Hotel) – 9th April 2014 – Colin Dewar Trio
Galashiels (Abbotsford Arms Hotel) – 3rd April 2014 – David Vernon
Glendale (The Glendale Hall) - 17th April 2014 – Jim Lindsay Trio
Glenfarg (Lomond Hotel) - 2nd April 2014 – John Renton Trio
Gretna (Athlitic & Social Club) -
Haddington (Railway Inn) - 20th April 2014 – Gordon Pattullo & Gemma Donald
Highland (Waterside Hotel) – 21st April 2014 – Kirkjuvagr Ceilidh Band
Inveraray (Argyll Hotel) - 9th April 2014 – Hector McFadyen Trio
Isle of Skye – (The Royal Hotel, Portree) - 3rd April 2014 – Ardmore Ceilidh Band
Islesteps (The Embassy Hotel) – 1st April 2014 – Nicol McLaren SDB
Kelso (Cross Keys Hotel) – 30th April 2014 – Janet Graham SDB
Ladybank (Ladybank Tavern) -
Lanark (Ravenstruther Hall) - 28th April 2014 – End of Season Dance
Langholm (Eskdale Hotel) –
Lewis & Harris (Stornoway Legion) - 3rd April 2014 – Local Players
Livingston (Hilcroft Hotel, Whitburn) 15th April 2014 – Ian McCallum Trio
Lockerbie (Queen’s Hotel) -
Mauchline (Harry Lyle Suite) - 15th April 2014 - Donal Ring Jnr & Terry McCarthy
Montrose (Park Hotel) –
Newburgh (Adbie Hall) -
Newmill-on-Teviot / Teviotdale (Buccleugh Bowling Club)
Newtongrange (Dean Tavern) –
North East (Royal British Legion, Keith) – 1st April 2014 – Jennifer Forrest SDB
Northern (Lylehill Suite, Templepatrick, N.I.) - 2nd April 2014 – Maeve Close, Kate McSherry & Niall Comer
Oban (The Argyllshire Gathering) – 3rd April 2014 – Robert Whitehead SDB
Orkney (Ayre Hotel, Kirkwall) –
Peebles (Rugby Social Club) – 24th April 2014 – John Douglas SDB
Perth (Salutation Hotel) – 15th April 2014 – Matthew MacLennan SDB
Renfrew (Masonic Hall, Broadloan) – 8th April 2014 – Adin Graham Trio
Rothbury (Queen’s Head Hotel) - 3rd April 2014 – Marian Anderson Trio
Seghill (Old Comrades Club) -
Shetland (Shetland Hotel, Lerwick) -
Stonehouse (Stonehouse Violet Football Social Club) - 2nd April 2014 – Bon Accords
Thornhill (Bowling Club Hall) - 8th April 2014 – Willie McFarlane Band
Thurso (Pentland Hotel) – 7th April 2014 – Susan MacFadyen Trio
Turriff (Commercial Hotel, Cuminestown) – 3rd April 2014 – Brandon McPhee Trio
Tynedale (Hexham Ex Service Club) – 17th April 2014 – Charlie McIntee & Friends
Uist & Benbecula (C of S Hall, Griminish) - 12th & 26th April 2014 – Saturday Ceilidh Night
West Barnes (West Barnes Inn) 10th April 2014 – Nicol McLaren SDB
Wick (MacKay’s Hotel) – 22nd April 2014 - Kirkjuvagr Ceilidh Band
THERE WERE CLUB REPORTS FROM :-
1. Alnwick
2. Annan
3. Arbroath
4. Balloch
5. Banff
6. Beith
7. Blairgowrie
8. Button-Key
9. Campsie
10. Castle Douglas
11. Coalburn
12. Crieff
13. Dingwall
14. Dunfermline
15. Duns
16. Fintry
17. Forfar
18. Forres
19. Glendale
20. Gretna
21. Highland
22. Inveraray
23. Isle of Skye
24. Islesteps
25. Kelso
26. Ladybank
27. Lanark
28. Lewis & Harris
29. Livingston
30. Lockerbie
31. Mauchline
32. Montrose
33. North East
34. Northern
35. Peebles
36. Perth
37. Renfrew
38. Thornhill
39. Thurso
40. Turriff
41. West Barnes
42. Wick
CLUB DIRECTORY AS AT OCT 2013
(Clubs didn’t necessarily notify the Assoc when they closed so the following may not be entirely correct. Only the clubs submitting the reports or in the Club Diary above were definitely open.)
1. Aberdeen A&F Club (1975 – present)
2. Alnwick A&F Club (Aug 1975 – present)
3. Annan A&F Club (joined Assoc in 1996 but started 1985 – present)
4. Arbroath A&F Club (1991? – present)
5. Balloch A&F Club (Sept 1972 – per January 1978 issue – present)
6. Banchory A&F Club (1978 – present)
7. Banff & District A&F Club (Oct 1973 – present)
8. Beith & District A&F Club (Sept 1972 – per first edition – present)
9. Biggar A&F Club (Oct 1974 – present)
10. Blairgowrie A&F Club (
11. Button Key A&F Club (
12. Campsie A&F Club (Nov 95 – present)
13. Carlisle A&F Club (joined Sept 1993 -
14. Castle Douglas A&F Club (c Sept 1980 – present)
15. Coalburn A&F Club (
16. Crieff A&F Club (cSept 1981)
17. Dalriada A&F Club (Feb 1981)
18. Dingwall & District A&F Club (May 1979 – per first report)
19. Dunblane & District A&F Club (1971 – present)
20. Dunfermline & District A&F Club (1974 – per first edition)
21. Duns A&F Club (formed 20th Sept 04 – present)
22. Ellon A&F Club (
23. Fintry A&F Club (Dec 1972 – reformed Jan 1980 – present)
24. Forfar A&F Club (
25. Forres A&F Club (Jan 1978)
26. Galashiels A&F Club (joined Sept 1982 - present)
27. Glendale A&F Club (Jan 1973 – present)
28. Glenfarg A&F Club (formed 1988 joined Assoc Mar 95 -
29. Gretna A&F Club (1991) Known as North Cumbria A&F Club previously (originally called Gretna when started in June 1966 but later had to move to venues in the North of England and changed name. No breaks in the continuity of the Club)
30. Haddington A&F Club (formed Feb 2005 - )
31. Highland A&F Club (Inverness) (Nov 1973 – present)
32. Inveraray A&F Club (Feb 1991 - present)
33. Islesteps A&F Club (Jan 1981 – present – n.b. evolved from the original Dumfries Club)
34. Isle of Skye A&F Club (June 1983 – present)
35. Kelso A&F Club (May 1976 – present)
36. Ladybank A&F Club (joined Apr 98 but formed earlier
37. Lanark A&F Club (joined Sept 96 – closed March 2015)
38. Langholm A&F Club (Oct 1967 - present)
39. Lewis & Harris A&F Club (Aug 1994 -
40. Livingston A&F Club (Sept 1973 – present)
41 Lockerbie A&F Club (Nov 1973 - present)
42 Mauchline A&F Club (Sept 1983 - present)
43 Montrose A&F Club (joined Sept 1982 - present)
44 Newmill-on-Teviot (Hawick) (Formed late 1988 joined Assoc 1999 - closed March 2016)
45 Newtongrange A&F Club (joined Sept 1977 - present)
46. North East A&F Club aka Keith A&FC (Sept 1971 - present)
47. Northern A&F Club (Sept 2011 -
48. Oban A&F Club (Nov 1975 - present)
49. Orkney A&F Club (Mar 1978 - present)
50. Peebles A&F Club (26 Nov 1981 - present)
51. Perth & District A&F Club (Aug 1970 - present)
52. Renfrew A&F Club (1984 -
53. Rothbury Accordion Club (7th Feb 1974) orig called Coquetdale
54. Shetland A&F Club (Sept 1978 - present)
55 Stonehouse A&F Club (first report June 05 -
56 Thurso A&F Club (Oct 1981 - present)
57 Turriff A&F Club (1st April 1982 - present)
58 Tynedale A&F Club (Nov 1980 - present)
58 Uist & Benbecula A&F Club (Dec 2007 but formed 1994 -
60 West Barnes ( - present)
61 Wick A&F Club (Oct 1975 - present)
Not on official list at the start of the season (closed, did not renew membership or omitted in error?)
62. Araharacle & District A&F Club (cMay 1988)
63. Armadale A&F Club (Oct 1978? or 80) originally called Bathgate Club (for 2 months) Last meeting May 2010
64. Ayr A&F Club (Nov 1983 – per Nov 83 edition) Closed
65. Belford A&F Club (joined Sept 1982)
66. Bonchester Accordion Club (Closed?)
67. Bridge of Allan (Walmer) A&F Club (Walmer Hotel, Bridge of Allan) (c March 1982)
68. Brigmill A&F Club (Oct 1990) Closed
69. Britannia B&F Club ( joined 07-08 but much older
70. Bromley A&F Club (joined 95-96 – closed early 08-09)
71. Buchan A&F Club
72. Callander A&F Club (
73. Campbeltown & District A&F Club (c Dec 1980)
74. Cleland (cNov 1981 – March 1985) originally called Drumpellier A&F Club (for 2 months)
75. Club Accord
76. Coldingham A&F Club (Nov 2008 – cFeb 2014)
77 Coquetdale A&F Club (Feb 1974 or c1976/77 – 1981/2? – became Rothbury?)
78. Coupar Angus A&F Club (cSept 1978 - ?)
79. Crathes (aka Scottish Accordion Music – Crathes) (Nov 1997 -
80. Cults A & F Club (
81. Cumnock A&F Club (October 1976 - forced to close cDec 1982 - see Jan 83 Editorial)
82. Denny & Dunipace A&F Club (Feb 1981)
83. Derwentside A&F Club
84. Dornoch A&F Club (first mention in directory 1986)
85. Dumfries Accordion Club (Oughtons) (April 1965 at the Hole in the Wa’)
86. Dunbar Cement Works A&F Club (Closed?)
87. Dundee & District A&F Club (January 1971 – 1995?)
88. Dunoon & Cowal A&F Club (
89. East Kilbride A&F Club (Sept 1980 – Closed 04/05)
90. Edinburgh A&F Club (Apr 1981) prev called Chrissie Leatham A&F Club (Oct 1980)
91. Falkirk A&F Club (Sept 1978 - )
92. Fort William A&F Club (21st Oct 1980 – per Dec 1980 B&F)
93. Galston A&F Club (Oct 1969 – per first edition – closed March 2006)
94. Glenrothes A&F Club (Mar 93? – left the Assoc c2013)
95. Gorebridge (cNov 1981) originally called Arniston A&F Club (for 2 months)
96. Greenhead Accordion Club (on the A69 between Brampton and Haltwistle)
97. Islay A&F Club (23 Apr 93 -
98. Kintore A&F Club (
99. Kirriemuir A&F Club (cSept 1981)
100. Lauder A&F Club (May 2010 -
101. Lesmahagow A&F Club (Nov 1979 – closed May 2005)
102. M.A.F.I.A. (1966 – 1993?)
103. Maine Valley A&F Club (
104. Monklands A&F Club (Nov 1978 – closed cApril 1983)
105. Morecambe A&F Club (joined Sept 1982)
106. Muirhead A&F Club (Dec 1994 -
107. Mull A&F Club
108. Newcastleton Accordion Club
109. Newburgh A&F Club (joined 2002 but founded much earlier – closed April 2011 when venue closed)
110. New Cumnock A&F Club (cMarch 1979)
111. Newton St Boswells Accordion Club (17th Oct 1972 see Apr 1984 obituary for Angus Park)
112. Ormiston Miners’ Welfare Society A&F Club (closed April 1992 – per Sept Editorial)
113. Premier A&F Club NI (April 1980)
114. Phoenix A&F Club, Ardrishaig (Dec 2004 -
115. Reading Scottish Fiddlers (cMarch 1997
116. Renfrew A&F Club (original club 1974/5 lapsed after a few years then again in 1984)
117. Selkirk A&F Club (
118. Stirling A&F Club (Oct 1991 – closed 20000/01?)
119. Straiton Accordion Club (c1968 – closed March 1979)
120. Stranraer & District Accordion Club (1974 – per first edition)
121 Sutherland A&F Club (Nov 1982 -
122 Thornhill A&F Club (joined Oct 1983 – see Nov 83 edition – closed April 2014)
123. Torthorwald A&F Club (near Dumfries)
124. Tranent A&F Club
125. Vancouver
126. Walmer (Bridge of Allan) A&F Club
127. Wellbank A&F Club
128. Yarrow (prev known as Etterick & Yarrow) (Jan 1989 – closed 2001/02)
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