Special rendition of Doddie's Dream to be played at rally in Inverness

The popular song was composed by renowned Blazin’ Fiddles member and BBC Radio Scotland broadcaster Bruce MacGregor to raise funds for My Name'5 Doddie Foundation which supports people with Motor Neurone Disease.

The Inverness Fiddlers will be joined by fellow music enthusiasts from across the country at Eden Court to perform a fantastic eclectic programme of music conducted by Doug Stuart.

The guest artists for this year's rally will be the internationally acclaimed Fiddle & Guitar duo Sarah-Jane Summers and Juhani Sivola who have worked with top names within folk, pop and experimental music.

And the highlight of the evening will be the tribute to Doddie.

Doddie Weir

Bruce said: “I was lucky enough to play a bit of rugby and even managed to squeeze into a squad with Doddie at student level.

“I have been so inspired by the big man’s approach to dealing with this disease, he’s incredible. So, whilst cycling out by Loch Ness as part of Doddie Aid 2021 I had this idea of doing a charity single with a whole host of fellow musicians playing along with me and the Blazers.

“The tune has a real positive lift to it and hopefully it fits in with that amazing collective spirit that was on display during Doddie Aid in January.

All sales of the track are going to Doddie’s Charity so I hope everyone gets behind it and we can raise as much money as possible for this brilliant cause.”

Doddie Weir, OBE said: “What a beautiful piece of music – it really is special, and I am so humbled to think these world class and brilliantly talented musicians have all been part of this.

“I’d like to thank everyone involved and of course especially Bruce, he’s a better fiddler than rugby player!

If ever we needed some uplifting music, it is now, and I hope you enjoy it as much as we did!”