Jimmie MacGregor

Jimmie MacGregor

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Jimmie MacGregor (born March 10 1930) is a Scottish folksinger and broadcaster.

He was born in Glasgow and studied at Glasgow School of Art, becoming a potter and teacher.

In 1960 he formed a musical partnership with Robin Hall. They appeared extensively on BBC Television – both on the Tonight programme and on the White Heather Club. [cite web|last=Guida| first=Nick| title =Robin Hall and Jimmie MacGregor| url=http://www.theballadeersscotland.com/HM_01.htm|accessdate = 2007-09-19] Both also played as part of The Gaillards with Leon Rosselson and Shirley Bland.

Hall and MacGregor recorded over 20 albums during their partnership which ended in 1981. [cite web|title =Robin Hall and Jimmie MacGregor| url=http://www.footstompin.com/artists/robin_hall_jimmie_macgregor|accessdate = 2007-09-19]

MacGregor went on to make television programmes, including "The West Highland Way" and "MacGregor's Gathering", a long running show for Radio Scotland. He has been involved in various conservation organisations, including the Association for the Protection of Rural Scotland [cite web|title =APRS| url=http://www.ruralscotland.org/|accessdate = 2007-09-19] and was awarded the MBE in 1994 for services to Scottish heritage and culture.

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