Colin Campbell (15)

Colin Campbell (born: 7 May, 1936, in Oban, died: 5 September, 2015, in Oban, aged 79.), was a direct descendant of Sir Duncan Campbell of Glenorchy – “Black Duncan”. He went to the local Rockfield School, which he would staunchly support later in his life, and to Oban High School. A keen shinty player, he went on to play for Oban Camanachd – “the Camancheroes” – once reaching the Scottish cup final only to lose to Newtonmore. He fronted his own Highland Band for more than 20 years and was considered one of Scotland’s greatest-ever “box” players, with magical dancing fingers. Oban-born and bred, he toured with his band throughout the UK, including at London’s Festival Hall and Royal Albert Hall, and on several trips to Canada to get expat Scots’ feet tapping. Colin, a joiner by trade, became known both in the music business and in his trade as “the Giant.” He was not particularly tall, though well-built, and the nickname came more from respect and the fact that his catchphrase was “don’t worry, leave it in the hands of the Giant”.