I lived in Aberdeen in the 60s.I’m English..still watch the white heather club every new year..loved it ..Would move back to Scotland tomorrow..lovely people..
Came here on a trip down memory lane. My Nana loved watching Andy Stewart and I would watch with her. I didn’t realise at the time that part of it was probably because her husband (who died in 1937 when my Dad was 5) was from Glasgow. I think Andy’s voice may have reminded her of my Grandad. (She met and married him when he was in the RAF near Ameysbury, Wiltshire, where she lived). Such a long time ago now!
We went to see Andy and other popular singers of the day at a High School in Hamilton, Ontario. We were fairly recent immigrants and it was wonderful to hear the tunes we were so familiar with.
As a child born in England from a Scottish family we religiously watched Andy every time he appeared on the box. New Year was the only time we were allowed to stay up and join the festivities and by brother, being black haired had to go out to the neighbours and bring them the greetings. Not at midnight because the neighbours may be in bed but 9 o'clock the next morning as back then people did not lay late in bed because they needed to get up to light coal fires.
Andy Stewart was part of my childhood and I will never forget ..... so funny that like me, all his chlidren, children of a Scottish father have English accents =)
What a great find tonight. It brought back so many happy memories, why don't they replay this on New Years Eve? I will be playing it over and over, I also went to Arbroath High School where Andy's Dad was a teacher - happy days!!
I grew up listening to this SUPERB music and have fond memories of it all. WWII - and all its horrors/deprivation no doubt helped it succeed. Three cheers from this Sasenach! RIP Mr. Stewart.
Lovely to watch and remember as a wee boy in Edinburgh! As the last hour of 2020 approaches, I remember those New Year shows on the BBC. Now I see in 2021 in Kampala, Uganda. Happy New Year to one and all!
I lived in Aberdeen in the 60s.I’m English..still watch the white heather club every new year..loved it ..Would move back to Scotland tomorrow..lovely people..
alexander bros,andy stewart, and scotch and rye, that was my new year hogmany. and boy do i miss it all. Man am i getting old lol
I grew up listening to A dy Stewart
What a Lovely guy and a lovely family!
Many memories going with mom and dad to the White Heather show in Western Canada.
Came here on a trip down memory lane. My Nana loved watching Andy Stewart and I would watch with her. I didn’t realise at the time that part of it was probably because her husband (who died in 1937 when my Dad was 5) was from Glasgow. I think Andy’s voice may have reminded her of my Grandad. (She met and married him when he was in the RAF near Ameysbury, Wiltshire, where she lived). Such a long time ago now!
We miss you Andy so much-we hope the angels enjoy your golden voice as much as we do on earth.
We went to see Andy and other popular singers of the day at a High School in Hamilton, Ontario. We were fairly recent immigrants and it was wonderful to hear the tunes we were so familiar with.
As a child born in England from a Scottish family we religiously watched Andy every time he appeared on the box. New Year was the only time we were allowed to stay up and join the festivities and by brother, being black haired had to go out to the neighbours and bring them the greetings. Not at midnight because the neighbours may be in bed but 9 o'clock the next morning as back then people did not lay late in bed because they needed to get up to light coal fires.
God bless him..Andy Stewart..Made in Scotland loved around the world..love from Liverpool xx
I loved Andy Stewart when I was a kid especially his song the Scottish soldier
Thank you, Frangrock. Treasured memories of watching Andy in Ireland.
Andy Stewart was part of my childhood and I will never forget ..... so funny that like me, all his chlidren, children of a Scottish father have English accents =)
Brings back the memories of Andy at Hogmanay.
What a great find tonight. It brought back so many happy memories, why don't they replay this on New Years Eve? I will be playing it over and over, I also went to Arbroath High School where Andy's Dad was a teacher - happy days!!
Always loved Andy from when I was wee girl. Loved the white heather club too. Just the best. Wish we could bring it all back especially for new year.
Met him in the 80's in Aviemore, spoke a while and shook his hand..a nice man. I'm happy to have passed a wee while with him. RIP Bonny lad
I grew up listening to this SUPERB music and have fond memories of it all. WWII - and all its horrors/deprivation no doubt helped it succeed. Three cheers from this Sasenach! RIP Mr. Stewart.
Lovely to watch and remember as a wee boy in Edinburgh! As the last hour of 2020 approaches, I remember those New Year shows on the BBC. Now I see in 2021 in Kampala, Uganda. Happy New Year to one and all!
May you and yours look forward to each and every day of 2021