I am going to Raasay soon.
This Scottish Island is the scene of the famous Calum’s Road, hand-built by the eponymous Calum over 15 years, because the Council failed to connect Arnish, a settlement of North Raasay, with the rest of the island. That’s on top of his job and life as a lighthouse keeper and a crofter.
Something about his dogged intransigent effort defying authority appeals to me.
Donald Shaw / Capercaillie wrote a pleasant Strathspey in Calum’s honour, “Calum’s Road“. As I want to play this when I’m up there, I have arranged this for classical or fingerstyle guitar, with the help of my excellent guitar tutor, David Richter. (NB: any mistakes or poor decisions are solely mine 🙂 )
Sheet music also available as a PDF – Calum’s Road Guitar sheet music.
Whilst I’m at it, I might as well also upload my fingerstyle guitar adaptation of the theme music from Last of the Summer Wine.
Sheet music also available as a PDF – Last of the Summer Wine Guitar sheet music.
I am very jealous Doug. I visited Raasay once, but it was the monsoon season so you could barely see Raasay from the main island! I said I’d go back, but….
I haven’t seen/heard much of you lately. I hope you’re well. Take care.