Arthur Scott Robertson
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Arthur Scott Robertson was a fiddle
player from Shetland. He was most recognized as "Scotland's Champion Fiddler".
and raised in Nesting
, he was inspired to play the fiddle when his neighbour Willie Hunter
introduced him to it. His son, Neil S Robertson was involved in many of his compositions, playing the piano.
Fiddle
The term fiddle may refer to any bowed string musical instrument, most often the violin. It is also a colloquial term for the instrument used by players in all genres, including classical music...
player from Shetland. He was most recognized as "Scotland's Champion Fiddler".
Life
Born in BressayBressay
-Geography and geology:Bressay lies due south of Whalsay, west of Noss, and north of Mousa. At , it is the fifth largest island in Shetland. The population is around 400 people, concentrated in the middle of the west coast, around Glebe, Fullaburn and Maryfield....
and raised in Nesting
Nesting, Shetland
Nesting is a parish in the east of Mainland, Shetland. It includes not only a part of the Mainland, measure about twelve miles by four, on coast and seaboard from Gletness to Lunna Ness; comprehends also the islands of Whalsay and the Out Skerries, and is much diversified on all its coasts by voes...
, he was inspired to play the fiddle when his neighbour Willie Hunter
Willie Hunter
Willie Hunter was a Scottish folk fiddler born in Shetland who played an important part in the rejuvenation of the Shetland fiddling traditions. He began playing at age four, and was taught by Gideon Stove of Lerwick and Geoffrey di Mercado, who provided classical violin training. Hunter played...
introduced him to it. His son, Neil S Robertson was involved in many of his compositions, playing the piano.