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Aly Bain Aly Bain Scottish fiddler Aly Bain MBE (born 15 May 1946) is a Scottish fiddler who learned his instrument from the old-time master Tom Anderson. The former First Minister of Scotland Jack McConnell called Bain a "Scottish icon."[1] He is also recognized as a fiddle-singing pioneer.[2] Quick facts Background information, Born ... Aly Bain Background information Born (1946-05-15) 15 May 1946 (age 79) Origin Lerwick, Shetland, Scotland Genres Folk, Traditional, Celtic, World Music Occupation Musician Instrument Fiddle/viola Years active 1968–present Label Whirlie Records Close Career Bain was born in the town of Lerwick, in the Shetland Islands of Scotland. In the early years of his career, he was—briefly and unofficially—part of the band The Humblebums with Gerry Rafferty,…

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