I was born in Glenuig, Moidart, a tiny West Lochaber Gaelic-speaking village inaccessible by road until 1968. I was educated in Glenuig primary school (last pupil before closing) and Mingarry School, then I went on to Queen Victoria School in Dunblane where I was taught piping by Pipe MajorJohn MacKenzie. After leaving Dunblane I was co-founder of the first Gaelic Theatre Company “Fir Chlis”. Then I joined folk band ‘Ossian’ for nine years, then was involved in the first ‘Wolfstone’ album and was member of ‘Battlefield Band’ for seven years, travelling extensively. I took part in many Theatre productions (with 7:84 amongst others) and Music tours, worked extensively for Radio and Television and appeared in films. Recorded on many albums, Played and recorded with musicians such as Ricky Skaggs,Jerry Douglas, Aly Bain as part of 'Transatlantic Sessions' . I taught adults and children at many Fèisean, both Gaelic language and traditional music and song. I have produced various albums of traditional music (Blazin Fiddles ,Ceòlmhor Ostaig, Dàimh, Dòchas, Ann Martin, Mary Smith, Julie Fowlis, Rona Lightfoot, Kathleen MacInnes, Archie MacAllister…) I spent 6 or so years as ‘Musician in Residence’ at Sabhal Mór Ostaig, (UHI) Gaelic College on the Isle of Skye. I currently teach at Lews Castle (Benbecula) College and I am Artistic Director of Ceòlas, Gaelic Music & Arts project in South Uist.