John Crerar
Fiddler, composer, gamekeeper to the Duke of Atholl
About John Crerar
Lived 1749 – 1840 (aged 90). John Crerar was a British fiddler and gamekeeper.
John Crerar was the gamekeeper to the Duke of Atholl. He entered the service of the Duke in 1776, succeeding his father, Alexander Crerar, and remained an employee for more than sixty years. He is pictured in several paintings by Edwin Landseer, including The Death of a Stag at Glen Tilt and The Keeper John Crerar with his Pony.
He was an accomplished fiddler and composer and was a contemporary and pupil of Niel Gow, and his composition The Marquis of Tullibardine is still popular today.
He is alleged to have landed a 72 lb Salmon at Ferryhaugh, north of Dunkeld, 8 lbs heavier than the official record.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Crerar?
fiddler, composer, gamekeeper to the Duke of Atholl
When was John Crerar born?
John Crerar was born on 29 May 1749 in Perthshire.
When did John Crerar die?
John Crerar died on 1 March 1840 in Dunkeld.
What was John Crerar's occupation?
John Crerar was a fiddler and gamekeeper.
What nationality was John Crerar?
John Crerar was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Crerar (gamekeeper)
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