I looked up Robert McFarlane as my mum had just died (8/7/2021) and saw that he passed away a few months ago. We knew Robert from his association with the Strathspey Steam Railway. He would come to St Columbia’s Church in Boat of Garten and , like a true musician, offered to play the organ for the Sunday service (my father was the minister and mum was the organist!). This led to a long friendship as he regularly visited Boat of Garten. Even after my dad retired and died in 2003, Robert kept in touch with my mum, sharing their interests in piano and church music until she went into a care home. He was a lovely gentleman. May he rest in peace.
Fiona Whyte (Stewart):
10/07/2021