Aly Bain MBE is a Shetland fiddler who learned his instrument from the old-time master Tom Anderson. Now considered one of the finest fiddlers in the Scottish tradition, he became nationally prominent as a founding member of The Boys of the Lough, with whom he played for 30 years. He has worked on several international television series, regularly collaborates with prominent musicians from across the globe, and occasionally records as a solo musician.

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  • Aly Bain MBE is a Shetland fiddler who learned his instrument from the old-time master Tom Anderson. Now considered one of the finest fiddlers in the Scottish tradition, he became nationally prominent as a founding member of The Boys of the Lough, with whom he played for 30 years. He has worked on several international television series, regularly collaborates with prominent musicians from across the globe, and occasionally records as a solo musician. In 1993 his autobiography "Fiddler on the Loose" was published by "Mainstream". It was written with Alastair Clark. He received an MBE in 1994 for his musical accomplishments. He also has received five honorary Doctor of Music (DMus) degrees, including ones from the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama, and from the University of St Andrews (in 2003) In addition, on the 27th November 2007, Aly - along with Phil Cunningham - were awarded Doctor of Letters from Glasgow Caledonian University for their contributions to music and to the education and encouragement of young musicians . In 2006, he was inducted into the Scots Traditional Music Hall of Fame. In 2007, he and Phil celebrated their 20th anniversary of touring as a fiddle and accordion duo. In May 2005 Bain was awarded an honorary degree by the Open University as Doctor of the University.
  • Aly Bain, MBE ist ein schottischer Fiddler. Bekannt wurde er durch die Gründung der Folk-Band Boys of the Lough, später auch durch etliche Solo-Alben. 1994 erhielt er für seine musikalischen Leistungen den Order of the British Empire (MBE). Er bekam die Ehrendoktorwürde als „Doctor of Music (DMus)“ von der Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama und von der Universität St Andrews.
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  • Aly Bain MBE is a Shetland fiddler who learned his instrument from the old-time master Tom Anderson. Now considered one of the finest fiddlers in the Scottish tradition, he became nationally prominent as a founding member of The Boys of the Lough, with whom he played for 30 years. He has worked on several international television series, regularly collaborates with prominent musicians from across the globe, and occasionally records as a solo musician.
  • Aly Bain, MBE ist ein schottischer Fiddler. Bekannt wurde er durch die Gründung der Folk-Band Boys of the Lough, später auch durch etliche Solo-Alben. 1994 erhielt er für seine musikalischen Leistungen den Order of the British Empire (MBE). Er bekam die Ehrendoktorwürde als „Doctor of Music (DMus)“ von der Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama und von der Universität St Andrews.
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