Exhibition opening – 150th anniversary of Pipe Major John McLellan DCM

Event information

Date 31 Jul 2025

Time 6.00pm - 7.00pm

Cost Free, but donations welcomed

Venue Dunoon Burgh Hall, 195 Argyll St, Dunoon PA23 7DD

Type History & Heritage

Join us for the opening of our latest small gallery exhibition to mark the 150th anniversary of the birth of Pipe Major John McLellan.

Pipe Major John McLellan DCM of Dunoon is also known as ‘John McLellan Dunoon’ and he is one of Scotland’s Great Pipe Music composers who during his life composed more than 170 tunes and songs.

His most popular tunes include Lochanside, The Bloody Fields of Flanders, South Hall, Cowal Gathering and The Taking of Beaumont Hamel to name a few.

We’re delighted that this opening event / launch will feature a playlet by Julie Forrester and the Dunoon Players, titled John McLellan at the Pearly Gates.