Adam Sutherland was raised on the shores of Loch Ness. From a small croft near the village of Errogie which sits above the loch’s south shores, he would travel to the north side to be taught under the watchful eye of late Highland fiddle legend Donald Riddle. Three years were spent going between Donald’s house in Clunes and his own amid a sea of half-made fiddles, playful kittens and a treasure of stories and tales. Described by Donald as a “promising” player, Adam went on to hone his skills with the world-renowned Alasdair Fraser, embellishing his style and ornamentation. Adam has been hailed as one of the pioneering Scottish fiddle players of this generation, always on the cutting edge, experimenting yet retaining the very source of his playing, the traditions of his native Highland home. Adam is the composer of The Road to Errogie, a popular reel that was taught at BHSFS in 2008.

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