Hi folks.

Yes sad news indeed. Billy Craib was well known in the traditional dance bands. In his time he played in the White Heather Club. In Jim Johnstones band and also in "Jamies" Scottish night at the King James Hotel.
To us latterly he was a good friend. He played double bass in a fabulous band "Hahnemanns Pills" (Henry Ibbs, Eddy Hanson, Sarah Maacgregor) and was a regular player at Captains bar in Edinburgh. After he retired it was for fun only. He was a true gentleman. Always had time to tell a story. Hed travelled the world with his music.
He recieved an award in June 2019 in Dundee for lifetime service to Scottish dance music (Box and fiddle).
He was originally from Kirriemuir but had made his home in Edinburgh. He collapsed on Thursday 11th July while out shopping.
He will be missed.