Calum MacCrimmon

Calum’s piping began in Edmonton in Canada. He and his family moved to Scotland in 1991 where he made a name in the solo piping competition scene. In 2000, Calum attended the RSAMD in Glasgow, where he excelled not only in piping, but also in whistle, guitar and composition.

Having gained his BA Honours degree in Scottish Music, Calum is presently pursuing a career as a tutor and performer across Scotland and is performing with such esteemed acts as The Unusual Suspects, Na Tri Seudan and The National Youth Pipe Band of Scotland. Last year, he was a finalist in the high profile BBC Young Traditional Musicain of the Year competition, which is held at Celtic Connections. Calum is also a talented composer and he successfully produced a New Voices commission for Celtic Connections 2007.