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Folk musician and BBC presenter Archie Fisher dies aged 86

November 2, 2025 Marcus Rodriguez - Entertainment Editor Entertainment

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Archie Fisher, a prominent figure in⁢ Scottish folk music, has died.

*‌ He was a singer, songwriter, and guitarist, ​and hosted BBC Radio ‍Scotland’s “Travelling Folk” from 1983 to 2010.
* ⁢ Born in Glasgow, he was an early adopter of the steel-string guitar in British folk music and released several albums.
* Fisher was awarded an MBE in 2006 ‍for his contributions ⁤to traditional Scottish music.
* Barbara Dickson, a fellow Scottish singer, described⁢ him as a “great” musical mentor and⁣ cultural icon.
* Hayley Valentine, director of BBC ⁢Scotland, praised his warmth and musical insight as a radio presenter.

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