Alexander McLaren (? fl post 1873), of Pitlochry, Pertshire (? collector)

Duncan McKercher (1796 - 1873) Duncan McKercher (1796 - 1873), alias the Athole Paganini, taught fiddle to James Stewart Robertson (1823 - 1896), first president of the Edinburgh Highland Reel and Strathspey Society and author of The Athole Collection (1884; 2nd edn 1961; 3rd edn Balnain House Trust, 1996). He composed and played music for the fiddle, some of his work appearing in print, though no further details have been established at this time.

Alexander McLaren (? fl post 1873) No biographical details have been established for Alexander McLaren (? fl post 1873), of Pitlochry, Perthshire, who is believed to have owned this manuscript after Duncan McKercher's death, and after whom it is named (see Custodial History, below, for further details).

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