Alasdair Gillies

Quick Facts

Full Name	Alasdair Gillies
Occupation	Player
Date Of Birth	Dec 6, 1963(1963-12-06)
Age	61
Date Of Death	August 27, 2011, Ullapool, United Kingdom
Birthplace	Glasgow
Country	Scotland
Horoscope	Sagittarius

Alasdair Gillies Biography

Alasdair Gillies is one of the most popular and richest Player who was born on December 6, 1963 in Glasgow, Scotland.

He joined the Queen’s Own Highlanders as a cadet aged 13, and then became a full time soldier in 1980. Studying under Pipe Major John Allan at Edinburgh Castle, he gained a distinguished pass on the Pipe Major’s course in 1986 where he achieved the Graduate certificate and the Senior Teachers certificate from the Institute of Piping. He also received tuition from Pipe Major Iain Morrison of the Queen’s Own Highlanders and Captain Andrew Pitkeathly, formerly director of the Army School of Bagpipe Music.

He has won both of the Highland Society of London Gold medals, at the Argyllshire Gathering in 1989 and at the Northern Meeting, for pibroch playing.

Alasdair Gillies Net Worth

Alasdair Gillies is one of the richest Player from Scotland. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Alasdair Gillies 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Alasdair Gillies (6 December 1963 – 27 August 2011) was a Scottish bagpiper and tutor, and one of the most successful competitive solo players of all time.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Alasdair Gillies Dating?

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Facts & Trivia

Helen Ranked on the list of most popular Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Scotland. Alasdair Gillies celebrates birthday on December 6 of every year.

Top Facts about Alasdair Gillies

1. Alasdair Gillies was a renowned Scottish bagpiper.
2. He won the Gold Medal at age 22.
3. Gillies played with the Scots Guards for 25 years.
4. He recorded over 20 albums in his career.
5. Gillies taught at the National Piping Centre in Glasgow.
6. He passed away in 2011 at age 47.
7. Gillies’ funeral was attended by thousands of mourners.
8. He is remembered as one of the greatest pipers of all time.
9. Gillies’ legacy continues to inspire new generations of pipers.
10. His music and performances continue to be celebrated worldwide.