Born and raised in Antigonish, Nova Scotia, an area known for its strong Scottish Highland heritage, she was exposed early to the pipes as a highland dancer then later began playing the pipes as a solo and pipe band competitor. She has begun exploring the deep culture of her family’s Scottish Gael ancestry which has shaped her life. In her search for the past decade to find her own voice in piping she has been influenced by the classical piano lessons of her youth, playing as an Irish style session regular at a local pub, and ubiquitous fiddle music of the area. With the release of The Moon’s Daughter, Heather feels she has overcome her earlier struggles with performance anxiety and is ready to let others know how she has developed as a musician. Just recently, Heather's debut album was nominated for a Juno Award in the category of Traditional Album of the Year.
Colaisde na Gàidhlig | The Gaelic College – MacKenzie Hall
Get in gear for the big week of music ahead with a classic céilidh at the College. Our Wednesday Night Cèilidhs are a favourite in…
June 24, 2026
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm