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Jimmy Shand

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This memorial was erected to commemorate the hundredth anniversary of the birth of Sir James Shand M.B.E., M.A., the world famous Scottish musician who was born in East Wemyss near this site on 28th January 1908. Jimmy Shand, as he was affectionactely known, began his working life at the age of fourtween when he became a miner at nearby Lochhead Colliery. From that humble beginning he rose to become internationally recognised as a brilliant accordionist specialising in Scottish country dancing. Many great honours were heaped upon him, the greatest being made a Knight of the Realm in 1999 at Holyrood. Although, in his long, distinguished career he performed all over the world, he never forgot his place of birth. The memorial was instigated entirely be Easy Wemyss folk as a trubute to their most famous son. Wemyess Preservation Group, Save Wemyss Ancient Caves Society. Research: Alex Darwood

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