Ian Powrie

Ian Powrie (26 May 1923 - 5 October 2011) was a Scottish country dance musician and fiddle player best known for his performances on the BBC show the White Heather Club.

Early life

Ian Powrie was born at Bridge of Cally ( near Blairgowrie), Perthshire. At the age of five, he began playing the violin and had performed on Children's Hour on BBC radio at the age of twelve. His father, Will Powrie, took up a farm at Bridge of Cally where Ian worked as a ploughman. Will Powrie was also a well known country dance musician (playing the melodian) and Ian played in his band.

Death Powrie died on 5 October 2011 in Perth, Australia.