In 1999 two Highland musicians concocted a plan to record an album. In keeping with their character and repute, it arrived to high acclaim… 5 years later!

Sometimes rollicking, sometimes soothing, sometimes quirky, the music revolves around the lively and accomplished playing of Ally Mackenzie and Colin Melville in a blend of accordion, pipes and whistles. This, along with some shining accompaniment (supplied courtesy of a distinguished plethora of guests), culminates in a unique and exciting recording of Scottish folk music.

The album incorporates a diverse compendium of both traditional and contemporary tunes. Some notable examples include tunes composed by Ally, Colin and some of their friends, which have never before been recorded. One highlight of the album is an original vocal track written and performed by Sandra MacBeath who along with Ally and Colin form the band Spagnum Moss.

Musicians:
Ally Mackenzie: Accordion
Colin Melville: Border pipes, smallpipes, whistles
Andy Thorburn: Keyboards
Marc Clement: Acoustic guitar
Hugh (Shuggie) MacCallum: drums, bodhran
Paul Nigel (Livvy) Livingstone: Bass guitar
Gary Robertson: Fiddle (track 1)
Iain (Stretch) MacFadyen: Mandolin (track 4)
Sandra MacBeath: vocals, acoustic guitar (track 8)
Phil Smillie: flute (track 10)