Leonard Scollay
Scottish fiddler
About Leonard Scollay
Lived 1973 – 2014 (aged 40).
(John) Leonard Scollay (8 May 1973 – 25 March 2014 ) was a fiddle player from the Shetland Islands.
Musical career Scollay was a founding member of Shetland bands Bongshang and Rock Salt & Nails, was a former Shetland Young Fiddler of the Year and a BBC Young Tradition Award finalist. He was described by BBC Radio Scotland DJ Tom Morton as "one of the best fiddle players I've ever heard".
Accidental death Scollay died in a fishing accident in the early hours of Tuesday 25 March 2014 when the fishing boat he was crewing hit rocks and sank off Shetland.
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Who was Leonard Scollay?
Scottish fiddler (1873–2014)
When was Leonard Scollay born?
Leonard Scollay was born on 8 May 1973.
When did Leonard Scollay die?
Leonard Scollay died on 25 March 2014 in Shetland Islands.
What was Leonard Scollay known for?
Leonard Scollay was known for Bongshang and Rock Salt & Nails (band).
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Leonard Scollay. https://biography.guide/leonard-scollay/
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