William M MacDonald, or Watery Willie as he was known locally, was a highly accomplished piper and was particularly acclaimed for his piobaireachd (pibroch) playing. When we were approached to help release these old tape recordings on CD we immediately saw (and heard) their significance and felt they should be released to preserve and disseminate his work. Although home recorded on a tape player the sound quality is sufficient to learn from this master of his art.