My condolences to Carolyn and Family on the loss of your dear Alastair. I first met Alastair in 1980/1981 when I joined the University of Alberta Scottish Country Dance Club which later became the Edmonton Caledonian Country Dance Society (ECCDS). Alastair and I both served on the executive of the ECCDS and we had many good times and adventures at dance class, balls and workshops in Edmonton, Red Deer, Calgary and Banff. We also attended numerous house parties, ceilidhs and barbecues where Alastair would entertain us with his repertoire of Scottish songs sung in Gaelic (and occasionally English). Alastair was a quiet man who loved music, trains, photography, wine, scotch, and, most of all, his lovely wife Carolyn. Even though I left Alberta in 1986 I kept in touch with Alastair and Carolyn by phone, Email, and in person during my frequent trips to Calgary over the years. I last saw Alastair on January 1, 2024, and little did I know that would be our last visit together. Farewell my good friend, I am glad we were in each other's lives.
