A popular Gaelic conductor, singer and teacher, Kirsteen died on Friday October 6, aged 49, following a 15-month battle with cancer. Many will remember Kirsteen for her many successes with Dingwall Gaelic Choir at the Royal National Mòd. She followed in her dad’s footsteps, conducting Dingwall Gaelic Choir before setting up the Black Isle Gaelic Choir. The Black Isle Gaelic Choir said: “We are heartbroken after losing our founder, conductor and great friend Kirsteen, who passed away today. “A shining light in the Gaelic choral community, Kirsteen had great success as a member and conductor of Dingwall Gaelic Choir, winning the Lovat and Tullibardine competition on numerous occasions.

Source: The Times October 11, 2023 03:05 UTC