Catuvellauni - Hector The Hero

A lament written in 1903 by fiddler and composer James Scott Skinner in tribute to his friend the Major-General Hector MacDonald, who took his own life following accusations of homosexuality. Lyrics by Thomas McWilliam (also in 1903). Video shot in Weston, Hertfordshire. Shot, edited & produced by Josh Lyon. Camera Assistant - Tom Lovett. Thanks to James Dingle for assistance and to John and Helen Ilsley for letting us use their living room. Music produced by Phil Ilsley. Hector The Hero - Scottish folk song as performed by Catuvellauni.