CHAPTER XVII.--HEREDITARY PIPERS OF THE GAIRLOCH FAMILY.

The Mackays--Rorie Mackay, piper to John Roy Mackenzie--Alastair Breac, and his son and grandson--His brother Donald--John Mackay, the blind piper--Taught by the M'Crimmons--Piper to the two first baronets of Gairloch--His compositions--Anecdotes of his life with the M'Crimmons--His songs and poems--Angus Mackay--Piper to Sir Alexander, third baronet--Moladh Mairi--John Mackay, piper to Sir Hector--Emigrates to America--A splendid piper--His offspring 177