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Violin Making in Scotland 1750-1950 was a special exhibition of Scottish-made violins and cellos representing the cream of Scottish instrument making in the age of the enlightenment and subsequently. Included were fine violins made by Matthew Hardie of Edinburgh (The "Scottish Stradivari"), Joseph Ruddiman of Aberdeen, and others, showing the development of the "Scottish School" of lutherie.
Organised by Edinburgh University Collection of Historic Musical Instruments in conjunction with the British Violin Making Association
The Exhibition was held in conjunction with the publication of the book Violin Making in Scotland 1750-1950 by David Rattray.
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