Atlantic Firth Scottish Dance Band, based in Ontario, comprises four musicians. Three of the four were born and raised in Scotland. Alastair MacDonald (accordion), originally from Wick in Caithness, along with partner Karen Steven (fiddle), originally from Reay in Caithness, recently collaborated with fellow Scot, Ian Clark (guitar), originally from Stranraer, who now lives in Ottawa. The fourth band member, John Mitchell (keyboards & fiddle) hails from the Ottawa Valley. Article content

The band are in demand, playing for Scottish country dance events, mainly in Ottawa. Events in Quebec and Alberta have seen Alastair and Karen travel further afield, playing for dance workshops, Tartan Balls and social dances. Article content Article content

Less than a year ago, the band produced th

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