David Kettlewell

Beginnings

Started in 1936- taught by P/M Donald MacDougall ( Seaforth Highlanders) who was in charge of the pipe dept of R.G. Lawrie Ltd. After demob from army received tuition from P/M William Norris- Clan Fraser pipe band (1949)

Other Bands and Achievements

146th B.B. Glasgow- LMS Rovers Pipe band (Pipe Major)- Clan Fraser Pipe Band-Johnstone and SFR. Was the pipe major with SFR- retired in 1985 but carried onin role of tutor.

Favourite Band

Has to be Strathclyde Fire & Rescue

Favourite Tunes

Close call between Highland Wedding- Bonnie Ann and Lord Alexander Kennedy

Favourite Contest

Was Dunblane but no longer exists

Most Admired

P/M Donald MacDougall - A thorough Highland Gentleman

Best Moment

Playing for and being presented to H.M. Queen Elizabeth 11 at the Guild Hall London - 1993

Future Goals

To assist with future training and recruitment programme for lower grade band and provide a source for advancement to the grade 2 band.