The Clarsach Society Folios Music for Mary - Ceòl do Mhàiri New arrangements and compositions for Clarsach To be enjoyed by players of all levels.
	Tunes in the Book: Mary Scott, the Flower of Yarrow - trad. arr. Wendy Stewart Snow at Midnight, Sun in the Morning - Isobel Mieras The Gentle Practitioner - Patsy Seddon The Spey in Spate - James Scott Skinner arr. Jennifer Port Waltz for Mary - Charlotte Petersen An Tigh Ùr - Màiri Macleod Starry Night in Shetland - trad. arr. Rosemary McKerchar Mary’s Smile - Rachel Hair Glenda and Calum’s Wedding - Calum Macleod Sìne Bhàn - Duncan Johnstone arr. Margaret Collin A Tune for Mary - Elinor Evans Catch the Sunset - Fiona Rutherford Keep her in the Loop m2m - Mary Macmaster Auld Lang Syne - trad. arr. Isobel Mieras
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Clarsach Society Folio 50
Title:	Music for Mary - Ceòl do Mhàiri
Contents:	14 tunes (see above for titles)
Composer/Arranger:	Collection (see above)
Instrumentation:	Solo Lever Harp
Level:	Mixed Ability
Format:	Wire bound
Size:	A4
ISBN:	9790708115236
Our Ref:	SM0765
Publisher:	Clarsach Society
Printer/Distributor:	Creighton's Collection
Edition/Year:	First Edition March 2026
Origin:	UK

Folio 50 Music for Mary

After more than 25 years of quietly efficient years of service as Hon Secretary of The Clarsach Society and Co-ordinator of the Edinburgh International Harp Festival, Mary Scott has retired. We thank her, wish her well and hope she enjoys having more time to play her harp alongside her friends in The Clarsach Society.

Many of them have contributed compositions and arrangements to this collection, which we hope she, as well as harp players throughout the world, will enjoy.

Notes on the Music

Mary Scott, the Flower of Yarrow
I was teaching this lovely tune at EIHF one year when Mary checked in on our room and the group were delighted to play it for her. The arrangement here allows for the simpler descending bass pattern to be played along with the more complex chords.
Wendy Stewart

Snow at Midnight, Sun in the Morning
Before taking na Clàrsairean, the harp orchestra of the Edinburgh Branch of the Clarsach Society to tour and perform at the World Harp Congress in Tacoma in the summer of 1996, Mary and I decided to fly out in January to check in person all the places to which we would be taking such a diverse group of players of all ages. Harpist Julia Taylor and her husband, Wallace, had kindly offered to meet us at Seatac Airport, put us up at their home on Puget Sound and transport us to see the various venues. We had to change flights at Minneapolis St Paul in the middle of a heavy snowstorm. With sinking hearts we waited watching the snow until our onward flight was called. Finally we arrived hours late, to find Julia and Wally patiently waiting to take us to their beautiful home where we immediately fell into our beds in the comfortable guest suite. We woke late next morning to a wonderful view of bright sunshine over a calm sea with snow covered mountains behind. This wonderful couple took great care of us and became firm friends.
Isobel Mieras

The Gentle Practitioner
I've known Mary Scott for many years through the Clarsach Society but got to know her better when I joined the EIHF committee for the second time. She, in her role as co-ordinator, steered this multi-talented group of people with care, grace and gentle humour.
Patsy Seddon

The Spey in Spate
During my time as Convenor of The Clarsach Society, Mary became so much more than a mentor - she became a true friend. Her kindness and thoughtful guidance made even the most challenging moments feel manageable. Mary has devoted so many years to both EIHF and The Clarsach Society, and we’re all incredibly grateful for her dedication - not just to The Society, but to each of us personally. Thank you, Mary, for everything. Enjoy this well-deserved retirement! To honour Mary’s love of Speyside, I’ve arranged James Scott Skinner’s beautiful reel “The Spey in Spate.” It’s a piece that flows like the river itself - play it at whatever tempo feels comfortable for you.
Jennifer Port

Waltz for Mary
With quiet calm, a warm smile and reassuring words, Mary always knows the right thing to say and is an inspiration to us all.
Charlotte Petersen

An Tigh Ùr
This was written for Mary’s Highland Home for whenever she’s there or whenever she’s thinking about it, reminiscing about good memories and good times yet to come.
Màiri Macleod

Starry Night in Shetland
I hope Mary will enjoy this attractive waltz tune- and that she can imagine the stars twinkling in the clear night sky as she plays it!
Rosemary McKerchar

Mary’s Smile
I first got to know Mary at my very first harp festival committee meeting over 10 years ago. We were both part of the marketing team, and she was always so patient with my sometimes crazy ideas. I always remember the way her eyes would light up in amusement (or at times I thought horror!) when I shared my ideas, followed by a cheeky smile and a chuckle, before giving her support. She was so trusting and I still think of her smile and laugh when considering new ideas for the Festival.
Rachel Hair

Glenda and Calum’s Wedding
This tune was commissioned by Mary for the wedding of her daughter, Glenda, which took place on Sat 27th September 2008 at Craigmillar Park Church, Edinburgh.
Calum Macleod

Sìne Bhàn
This was composed by Duncan Johnstone (1881-1946) of Islay, a composer and collector of songs. It was written for his wife and expresses his concern about the First World War, how it would lead to his inevitable participation, and his hopes to come home safely to her again. A beautiful tune I thought Mary would like.
Margaret Collin

A Tune for Mary
I have known Mary since I was one of the wee ones in na Clàrsairean who only played a few notes. Over the years Mary would always chat to me and see how I was getting on with my harp playing, what pieces I was playing and if I was playing more notes than before! When I graduated to teaching the orchestra she was always keen to play whatever I was teaching, and she especially liked it when I taught a slow air…they are my favourite too! I hope Mary enjoys this new slow air I wrote for her and that the harp still brings her as much joy as it always has.
Elinor Evans

Catch the Sunset
After over 20 years of great dedication to the Clarsach Society and EIHF, I felt you deserved a tune encouraging you to pause and enjoy the moment! Despite your busy schedule, I have really appreciated your friendliness and encouragement of my music over the years. I hope you now find more time to play your own harp! Happy (2nd!) retirement, Mary!
Tune notes for Catch the Sunset - All grace notes are optional. Please make this piece colourful with your own dynamics.
Fiona Rutherford

Keep her in the Loop
I have watched in awe as Mary, with patience and good humour, co-ordinated our harp festival through thick and thin, year after year. On top of that, she was always copied into all the emails everyone ever sent - kept in the loop! I have no idea how she managed under that constant avalanche of words!
Thank you for all those years, Mary.
Mary Macmaster

Auld Lang Syne
A beautiful alternative to the often used tune sung throughout the world to the well-known words by Robert Burns on special occasions, which seems appropriate to thank Mary Scott for all the years of work, advice, kindness and friendship.
Isobel Mieras