Iain is a bagpiper, fiddle and whistle player from Calrossie Farm near Tain in Easter Ross. He comes from a strong family line of piping; both his grandfather, Donald, and father Duncan are former world champions. His father Duncan, ex-Battlefield Band member and part of The Ghillies, was one of the first bagpipers in Scottish folk music.

Iain, who is also Clan leader of Clan MacGillivray, has been piping for many years entertaining audiences and ceilidh halls throughout Scotland and abroad. He appeared in hit series Outlander and Men in Kilts, has played in The Uist Pipe Band and Royal Burgh of Tain Pipe Band, and is Musician in Residence at Glenmorangie Distillery.

Iain is also founder and producer of Celtic EDM group IDMacG, creating a new genre of dance-pop sounds with Scottish music. He has received various accolades around the globe, including awards and nominations for Best Music Video.

The Tannahill Weavers @ Ballard Homestead

Sunday, November 12, 2023 @ 7:30pm – 10:00pm (PST)
Ballard Homestead, Seattle, WA, United States

The Tannahill Weavers are one of Scotland's premiere traditional bands, and will be appearing on concert Nov 12th at the Ballard Homestead,…

$20 advance, $25 day of show ( $15 lower income/student)