Archie Fisher, who has died aged 86, was a leading figure in the Scottish folk revival from the 1960s to the present decade, described by Barbara Dickson as a “huge cultural icon in Scotland”. Performing both traditional songs and his own compositions, he toured England and Scotland, as well as the US and Canada. He was a gentle singer, with a rich and warm voice, and his songwriting featured distinctive melodies combined with strong poetic imagery.
Archie also presented the programme Travelling Folk on BBC Radio Scotland for 27 years, giving encouragement and inspiration to several generations of performers.
