The original line-up of Ian McCalman, Hamish Bayne and Derek Moffat first met during registration for entry into Edinburgh College of Art on 6th October, 1964. Discovering their mutual interest in folk music they went on to form the band which over forty years has become almost a Scottish institution. The McCalmans have travelled the world  enthusing their audiences with rousing three-part harmony singing laced with on-stage self-deprecating humour.  In 1982, Hamish retired to the quieter life, making concertinas and Nick Keir joined the group. Derek Moffat passed away on October 21, 2001, at the age of 54, and Stephen Quigg (who stood in for him during his illness) officially joined the line-up. The picture is of the current lineup with Ian (left) Nick (centre) and Stephen (right).

Ian McCalman.
Born Edinburgh, lives in Edinburgh. Attended Leith Academy and Edinburgh School of Art...studying Architecture. Founded the Macs with Hamish Bayne and Derek Moffat on the first day at Art School. Ian also runs "Kevock Digital", a highly-regarded recording studio.
Instruments: Martin D18 Guitar, Ovation Guitar...early model, with serial number in Roman Numerals, Weirdolin (12- String Guitar/Gitarras), Bodhran.

Nick Keir.
Born Edinburgh, lives in Edinburgh. Attended Edinburgh Academy and Stirling University. Formerly with Finn mac Cuill and 7:84 (Scotland) Theatre Group. Nick dabbles in acting, and the very occasional solo gig. His new solo CD Rumours of Snow is now available.
Instruments: Martin J40m Guitar, Bushby Mandolin, made by John Bushby, Doyle Mandolin ...by Klaus Doll of Burgsteinfurt, Hohner Mouth Organs, Generation and Clark Flageolets.

Stephen Quigg
Born Ardrossan, Ayrshire, lives in Ardrossan. Stephen has produced 5 solo CDs and is one of the most in-demand musicians in Scotland. Stephen's fine singing and unaffected enthusiasm for the music has made him extremely popular wherever he has performed.  Instruments:Guild Guitar, Mouth organs (mostly borrowed from Nick), Bodhran
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Albums:

Flames on the Water Another great CD from The Macs and a veritable roll call of excellent Scots song writers including Archie Fisher and Robin Laing and fine versions of Ian Walker's 'Hawks and Eagles' and Nancy Nicolson's 'Who Pays the Piper' read more >>> £12.50

Where the Sky Meets the Sea In 15 tracks the McCalmans bring us history, love, fun, nature and a tribute to their native land. If you cannot visit Scotland, listen to this CD. read more >>> £12.50

Ian McCalman - McCalman Singular Fourteen of Iain McCalman's songs given a new interpretation by some of his well known musical friends including Dick Gaughan, Barbara Dickson and Isla Sinclair read more >>> £12.50

Tangled Web Brilliant three-part harmony and a fine mix of traditional and topical material means that one is guaranteed an interesting and often humorous 50 minutes of listening read more >>> £12.50

Scottish Songs This is a 1986 "McCalmans" featuring the fabulous trio Ian McCalman, Nick Keir and Derek Moffat. read more >>> £12.50

Honest Poverty 1993 recording from Scotland's popular folk band. This CD was dedicated by the band to The Inland Revenue! read more >>> £12.50

Songs From Scotland The period of The McCalmans which featured Ian McCalman, Nick Keir and Derek Moffat was absolutely brilliant! read more >>> £12.50

Keepers The McCalmans have been at the forefront of harmony singing for several decades. The trio are passionate advocates of the song, whether traditional or contemporary and are superb practitioners of this musical form read more >>> £12.50

Festival Lights This 1995 CD lets us hear what the guys are like in live performance (brilliant!!) read more >>> £10.99

Peace & Plenty A re-release of this very popular album which was awarded a Scottish Record Industry Association ‘Gold Disc’ in 1986. read more >>> £6.99

Scots Abroad Scotland’s most popular and enduring vocal harmony trio continue in style with 57 minutes of brilliant music and song. read more >>> £12.50