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Review: On Ruberslaw

Compositions May 2018 – March 2021 for Pipes, Fiddle and other Melody Instruments by Matt Seattle

Ruberslaw is a prominent hill standing between the towns of Hawick and Jedburgh in the Scottish Borders. The volcanic remains which make up this hill are surrounded by rich farmlands and woodland, and the summit of Ruberslaw commands sweeping views.

It is places such as this and the things found in the landscape of the Scottish Borders that are the inspiration for Matt’s new book. Through the book we meet the friends and fellow musicians who frequent Matt’s life, as well as the birds and the bees.

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