Allan G Stark became employed by J & R Glen in Edinburgh around 1914. He saw action in France during the later part of WWI and then returned to the Glen business.
At the outbreak of the Second World War he joined the 7th/9th Royal Scots and rose to the rank of Pipe Major. After the war he again returned to J & R Glen. In 1947 he set up his own business at 25 Agyle Place, Edinburgh. By all accounts the business was quite successful. He was a well-known personality at the Highland Pipers' Society and the Royal Scottish Pipers' Society. Allan's son Graham joined him in the business in 1950.
In 1960 the family decided to emigrate to Australia. During his time in Melbourne Allan Stark continued his playing and teaching career and was Pipe Major of the Nunawading Pipe Band. Allan Stark died in Melbourne in 1963.
At the outbreak of the Second World War he joined the 7th/9th Royal Scots and rose to the rank of Pipe Major. After the war he again returned to J & R Glen. In 1947 he set up his own business at 25 Agyle Place, Edinburgh. By all accounts the business was quite successful. He was a well-known personality at the Highland Pipers' Society and the Royal Scottish Pipers' Society. Allan's son Graham joined him in the business in 1950.
In 1960 the family decided to emigrate to Australia. During his time in Melbourne Allan Stark continued his playing and teaching career and was Pipe Major of the Nunawading Pipe Band. Allan Stark died in Melbourne in 1963.
Allan Stark
The miniature bagpipe to the left is a lot of fun. I purchased it without knowing the maker. It was a pleasant surprise to find "Allan G. Stark Edinburgh" stamped on all three bottom sections. Rosewood with brass ferrules and catalin rings. Even in this small size it reflects the maker's skill.
