Here are some resources that have proved essential in my research of Gaelic pipes and song.
Web
Tobar an Dualchais / Kist o Riches
An absolutely priceless archive of audio recordings.
https://www.tobarandualchais.co.uk/
Podcasts
Gaelic Song Stories
Deirdre Graham’s podcast features delightful conversations, high caliber song performances, and the stories behind the songs.
https://www.deirdregraham.com/gaelicsongstories
Wetootwaag’s Bagpipe and History Podcast
Jeremy Kingsbury’s incredible deep-dive into piping history, featuring special guests and Jeremy’s own performances.
Books
Songs of Gaelic Scotland
By Anne Lorne Gillies. An essential reference of songs, full of sheet music, lyrics, and a host of historical/cultural/linguistic notes.
https://birlinn.co.uk/product/songs-of-gaelic-scotland/
Keith Norman MacDonald’s Puirt à Beul
A notable historical publication, republished with high quality type setting.
https://www.scotlandsmusic.com/Product/SM-XLVPR1/keith-norman-macdonalds-puirt-beul
Hebridean Folksongs I-III
Transcriptions and detailed notes on waulking songs and more, based on extensive field work in the Hebrides.
Allan MacDonald’s Thesis
Allan’s incredible scholarly study of the relationship between pibroch and Gaelic song. Truly an academic work – upon meeting Allan I told him I was reading his thesis, and he replied simply “I’m sorry”.
https://www.cl.cam.ac.uk/~rja14/musicfiles/manuscripts/allanmacdonald/
Artists
Brìghde Chaimbeul
A magnificently musical smallpiper and my very generous teacher.
Às an Tobar - From the Well 