The Romance of The Highlands

This is a strathspey in 4/4 time. The strathspey is a slow, graceful dance characterised by the use of a semiquaver (16^th note) followed by a dotted quaver (8^th note). This “Scotch Snap” rhythm is synonymous with Scottish music and only really appears in this tradition.

The ... Read More > Romance of the Highlands strathspey has been exclusively composed for Kinloch Anderson by Pipe Major Derek Potter RVM, The Sovereign’s Piper 2008-2012.

This strathspey is named after the Kinloch Anderson Romance tartan and evokes an artistic vision of The Highlands of Scotland with soft hues, gentle shades and a romantic notion of the advent of the fresh Spring season.  The tartan itself introduces unusual pastel shades and has become a favourite choice for children and lovers of romantic art, literature and music.