Gary West
Musician
Broadcaster
Ethnologist
Broadcaster
Ethnologist
News ~ Naidheachdan
I am currently helping to host a tour of Scotland for 15 New Zealanders, visiting Edinburgh, Islay, the West Highlands and Deeside. 'Serving Up Scotland' is being run by my friend, Greg Norris of OneNineFive Tours, and I am serving as his 'cultural attaché'! There will be music, stories, history, golf, whisky - and plenty of bagpipes of course! You can follow our adventures on Instagram here!

On Saturday 6th September, I'm delighted to be one of a select few to be invited to compete in the 2nd Raasay Piping Competition. Tthe brainchild of the great Hamish Moore, we will be judged on unconventional rules, such as ability to play for a hard shoe Scottish (Cape Breton) percussive step dancer. Do come along if fortune finds you within range. Details and tickets here!
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At last! It's been a while in the writing but I'm delighted to announce the publication by Luath Press Ltd. of my new book: Brave New Music - The Martyn Bennett Story , launched on 30th January as part of the Celtic Connections festival. The first reviews have also come out - all saying good things, thankfully! Books are now available to purchase from my webstore. Get your signed copy here!
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CURRENT ACTIVITIES
Courses and Retreats:Piping Instructor
JOCK'S JOCKS
BrÒg
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Atholl Highlanders
Discography
The Islay Ball
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Solo Album
Released: January 2001
Label: Greentrax Recordings Ltd
Hinterlands
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Released April 2009
Label: Moulincairn
Books