Folk musician and BBC presenter Archie Fisher dies aged 86

Folk musician and former BBC Scotland presenter Archie Fisher has died aged 86.

Singer, songwriter and guitarist who offered BBC Radio Scotland's Traveling Folk from 1983 to 2010.

Born right into a singing household in Glasgow, he launched a number of albums over time and was one of many earliest steel-string gamers of British folks music.

In 2006, he was awarded an MBE within the New Year Honors for providers to conventional Scottish music.

Scottish singing star Barbara Dixon described him because the “great Archie Fisher” in a put up on social media.

She mentioned: “My musical guru and huge cultural icon in Scotland. Rest in peace, Archie. BX”.

Hayley Valentine, director of BBC Scotland, mentioned: “Archie was a well-liked voice on BBC Radio Scotland for a few years and an influential determine within the nation's conventional music panorama.

“As the long-time presenter of Traveling Folk, he introduced heat and eager musical perception to generations of listeners.

“We are saddened by the news of Archie's passing and offer our condolences to his family, friends and former colleagues.”

Scottish BBC radio and TV presenter Vic Galloway mentioned: “I’m very saddened to listen to of the passing of Archie Fisher.

“I met him several times at the BBC over the years and he was always a true gentleman, as well as a great broadcaster. Obviously he was also a legend of Scottish folk and traditional music… RIP Archie.”

Scottish folks singer Iona Fyfe mentioned: “So sad to hear of the passing of Archie Fisher. A true folk music hero and inspiration. Rest in peace Archie. Deepest condolences to the family and everyone who loved Archie and his music.”

Donald Shaw, inventive producer of Celtic Connections, mentioned: “Before his success as a radio presenter Archie Fisher was one of many nice custom bearers of the Scottish folks scene, and an inspirational, much-loved singer-songwriter.

“Songs like 'Men of Worth' – his powerful tribute to Scots fishing – have become part of the contemporary folk repertoire, testament to his natural writing style.

“The concert celebrating their 80th anniversary at Celtic Connections a few years ago was one of the highlights of the festival over the years, with artists from all over the world wanting to see a show on the night.

“As anybody within the music world at present will inform you, he was stuffed with wit, kindness and information. He shall be vastly missed.”

Fisher, who died on Saturday, moved to Edinburgh in 1960 and lived within the south of Scotland in his ultimate years.