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Dall Mackay of Gairloch, Iain

1656-1754
nickname(s): "Blind John"

Son of Roderick ("Rory") Dall ("Blind Roderick"), he "outstripped his father’s accomplishments" and became a pupil of Patrick Og MacCrimmon (whom he, it is said, has equalled); He was also a teacher, and is recorded to have written as many as 30 Pìobaireachd, as well; His tunes "The unjust incarceration" and "Lament for Patrick Og MacCrimmon" show his skill as a composer; NB: ➺ Angus Mackay of Raasay.

Instrument: Highland bagpipe

Sources

MacLellan, John: The pipers’ handbook: a complete non musical guide for the piper to all aspects of the great Highland bagpipe, including: maintenance; the altering and setting of reeds; how to set up a bagpipe; information about pipers of past eras; etc., etc. London, 1964, p.29.