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Highland flavour to new single in aid of rugby legend Doddie Weir who is battling motor neurone disease


By Val Sweeney

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Bruce MacGregor of Blazzin' Fiddles. Picture: Mike Rushby
Bruce MacGregor of Blazzin' Fiddles. Picture: Mike Rushby

A star-studded line-up of some of the most revered Highland musicians on the folk scene, alongside classical violinist Nicola Benedetti, have teamed up to release a charity video and single in aid of the My Name’5 Doddie Foundation.

Featuring a host of famous faces, the track, entitled Doddie’s Dream, was composed by Blazin’ Fiddles member Bruce MacGregor, and recorded remotely.

The My Name’5 Doddie Foundation is raising funds to aid research into motor neurone disease, a condition Scottish rugby legend Doddie Weir has.

The musical scrum entitled Blazin’ Fiddles and the Scottish Folk Orchestra features an array of special guests.

“I was lucky enough to play a bit of rugby and even managed to squeeze into a squad with Doddie at student level,” Mr MacGregor said.

“I have been so inspired by the big man’s approach to dealing with this disease, he’s incredible.”

Among the prestigious line-up are Julie Fowlis and composer and fiddle player Duncan Chisholm.

Weir said: “What a beautiful piece of music – it really is special, and I am so humbled to think these world-class and brilliantly talented musicians have all been part of this.”

The single is available to pre-order on iTunes and pre-save on Spotify.


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