Free
Film Duration: 5 mins
Written and performed by
Douglas Montgomery
Film Editor Fionn McArthur
[Startpoint Media]
Born and bred in Orkney, Douglas Montgomery is a force within the traditional music community. He is part of the duo Saltfishforty and the incomparable band The Chair. Douglas has been teaching on the islands for over 18 years and is responsible for the upsurge in playing and maintaining of traditions within the Orkney fiddle traditions. Many of the younger generations, some represented in this collection, are products of Douglas's teaching as well as his skills at creating opportunities.