In the Autumn of 1996, Glasgow's new Piping Centre heralded its opening by hosting a piping recital series. The Centre's custom-built auditorium provided the ideal venue for the series which was designed to showcase the best in Highland piping and featured several of the worlds most celebrated names.

Following the tremendous success of the 1996 recital series, demand was such that this event  became a highlight of the year on the piping calender. The 1997 recordings provide the second instalment to this increasingly valuable archive.

The 1997 recitalists are:
William McCallum and Bob Worrall (1997 Recital Series - Vol I)
John Patrick and Stuart Liddell (1997 Recital Series - Vol II)
Arthur Gillies and Major Gavin Stoddart (1997 Recital Series - Vol III)
Ian Duncan and Roddy MacLeod (1997 Recital Series - Vol IV)

Other recording in this series include:
Jack Lee and P/M Alasdair Gillies (1996 Recital Series - Vol I)
John D. Burgess and Donald MacPherson (1996 Recital Series - Vol II)
Willie Morrison and Dr. Angus MacDonald (1996 Recital Series - Vol III)
Angus MacColl and Gordon Duncan (1996 Recital Series - Vol IV)
Brian Lamond and Richard Parkes (1998 Recital Series - Vol I)
Allan MacDonald and Gordon Walker (1998 Recital Series - Vol II)


Track list:
JOHN PATRICK plays
1. The 91st Brigade at Modder River
Major Manson at Clachantrushal
2. The South Georgia Whaling Song (S truagh nach do dhfhuirich mi tioram air tir)
The Braes of Mellinish
Joshua James
The Bobs of Balmoral
The Rakes of Kildare
3. Grain in Hides and Corn in Sacks
4. The Conundrum
Miss Tracey Lundie
Dugie Fergusons Reel
John Burgesss Reel
5. Willie Jarvie
6. Wisemans Exercise
Stumpie
Reel of Bogie
Munlochy Bridge
Roderick Macdonald
Johnnie Macdonalds Reel
Donald Maclean

STUART LIDDELL plays
7. Leaving Port Askaig
The Highland Brigade Depot
8. Fair Maid of Barra
The Keel Row
Captain Horne
Balmoral Castle
Stirling Castle
Cup of Tea
Kail & Pudding
Congress Reel
Mickie Ainsworth
High Road to Linton
9. Duke of Roxburghs Farewell to Blackmount Forest
Arniston Castle
John Morrison of Assynt House
10. The Battle of Auldearn
11. Mhairi Bhan Og
Duncan Johnstone
Jimmy Blue
12. Cell Block
Tending The Cattle With A Heavy Heart
Bancrofts Descent
The Birds Nest
Unknown Jig
Bannockburn Road
The Clumsy Lover


Artists on this album:
John Patrick
Stuart Liddell 


Further Information:
Label: Temple Records
Released: 1998

Temple Records Catalogue Number:
CD - COMD 2076
Download - DD 2076

Record Production: Robin Morton