The Lost Pibroch, and other Sheiling Stories

A collection of short, richly imagined tales unfolds around an old Highland legend: the lost pibroch, an ancient pipe melody that has vanished from the world’s repertoire. The stories weave together mythic history, the haunting call of the bagpipe, and the quiet pride of a few remaining masters, inviting listeners into a realm where music can summon the voices of forgotten ancestors.

The centerpiece follows two wandering pipers who stumble upon Half Town, a secluded settlement cradled by ancient firs and alders. Welcomed by the village’s sturdy chief, they are led to a mysterious blind piper whose strange, half‑finished instrument hints at the missing tune. As the strangers share their own music, the villagers’ curiosity deepens, and the search for the lost melody begins to shape their fate.

Through lyrical prose and a touch of gentle humor, the narrative captures the texture of Highland life—its rugged landscape, its secretive clans, and the timeless pull of a song that may yet be heard again. Listeners will find themselves drawn into a world where every note carries a story waiting to be uncovered.