Conducted and arranged by Ian Whyte (1901-1960) (above). These recordings are part of a set of 12 sides recorded in Glasgow in February 1937. Further sides will be added in due course.

John Purser writes of the conductor: “Whyte, the accuracy of whose ear was legendary, built up the BBC Scottish Orchestra, evoking unsolicited tribute from Sibelius for his conducting of the Finish master’s music”. Scotland’s Music p. 252.

Lord MacDonald’s Reel / Moray’s Rant

From the 78 rpm record on the Parlophone label, Matrix number: CE8151-1
Catalog number: F 727. Under the direction of Ian Whyte.

Circassion Circle

From the 78 rpm record on the Parlophone label, Matrix number: CE8145-1
Catalog number: F 727. Under the direction of Ian Whyte.

The Dashing White Sergeant / What’s a’ the Steer / Sherramuir

From the 78 rpm record on the Parlophone label, Matrix number: CE8150-1
Catalog number: F 728. Under the direction of Ian Whyte.

Mulguy Braes / Cameron’s Lilt / Luggie Burn / Merry Andrew

From the 78 rpm record on the Parlophone label, number: CE8144-1
Catalog number: F 728.