Biography

Aidan began playing violin and piano at the age of seven. He spent two years studying music in a Swedish high school before he moved to London to attend Trinity College of Music.

After receiving his degree, he played for numerous musicals and orchestras in and around London. Aidan returned to Scotland four years ago and has been busy teaching and directing local choirs and music societies.

In addition to directing and teaching, he also plays fiddle in three folk dance bands - two of which he leads. Aidan has featured on numerous recordings including: fifteen English and Scottish dance albums with "The Assembly Players", "The Halsway Manor Millennium CD" with the Millennium Players, "Treat Infamy" with Rest Assured, and his most recent success as solo violinist on the motion picture soundtrack for "Pride & Prejudice". He can also be seen and heard on the big screen as the violinst / leader of the band for both dances in the movie.

Aidan can soon be seen, as well as heard, on the up-coming film about Jane Austen's life, "Becoming Jane".