Scottish Bagpipes - Hector The Hero

In my opinion, the very best version of Hector The Hero played on the famous Scottish Bagpipes. “Hector the Hero“ is a classic lament penned by Scottish composer and fiddler James Scott Skinner in 1903. It was written as a tribute to Major-General Hector MacDonald, a distinguished Scottish general around the turn of the century. As it is a lament, it is played slowly and sadly, often using instruments such as the violin, piano, guitar or bagpipes. It has been covered by many artists since its release, an