Lammermuir Pipe Organs is the only workshop 'north of the border' in the British Isles specialising in
building new, mechanical action organs. The business was established in 1983 by Neil Richerby. The
aim of this workshop is to design and construct mechanical action organs which aspire to the highest standards
in musicality and craftsmanship. Our approach, while not following any particular school of organbuilding,
is contemporary from a traditional stance and each instrument, whether large or small, is custom-designed.
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Employment Opportunity
Because of a very full order book, we have openings for one or two experienced organ builders.
A working knowledge of all aspects of building new, mechanical action organs is essential. Comfortable
working conditions in purpose-built workshop. A furnished, two-bedroom house may be available for rent.
Anyone interested should apply to Neil Richerby with details of work experience, etc.
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The Answer Is Blowing In The Wind
A summary of an illustrated lecture given to the IBO Conference in Edinburgh in September 2004.
Click here to read the article.
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On The Cards
In Ghent Cathedral there is a marvellous altarpiece. Among the details from it that turn up
on numerous Christmas cards is an angel playing the organ. John Kitchen asks how far can a piece
of iconography like this be used as the basis for instrument making.
Click here to read the article.
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Going To Pieces
A lot of enquirers end up saying "It would be nice but it's very expensive". So around
1999 we started building kit organs 'as a way of bridging the gap between their requirements and
their budgets.' Musicians with some level of DIY experience wanting a 2 manual and pedal practice
organ may find it at Lammermuir Pipe Organs.
Click here to read the article.
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Lammermuir “Flatpack”
We currently have for sale 2 sets of components for the lower case and pedalboard kit, and 1 set of
components for the upper case kit.
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Opus 51
- a new, free-standing instrument of 17 speaking stops for Fairmilehead Parish Church, Edinburgh,
completed in 2007. An opening recital is planned for spring/summer 2008.
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Opus 54
- 2 manual and pedal practice organ of 13 speaking stops for a private residence in East Lothian,
currently being designed, modelled on the famous Renaissance organ of Koorkerk, Middelburg,
Netherlands (1480).
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Opus 55
- 2 manual and pedal practice organ of 6 stops (4 registers) for a private residence in Edinburgh,
currently under construction and to be completed by summer 2008. Its specification is:
Manual I: C - c”” - 61 notes |
Bourdon |
8' |
Oak and walnut |
Clear Flute |
4' |
Oak, pine and walnut |
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Manual II: C - c”” - 61 notes |
Chimney Flute |
8' |
Oak and walnut
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Quintadena |
4' |
Oak, maple and walnut
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Pedal Organ: C - f ’ - 30 notes |
Bourdon |
8' |
Oak and walnut |
Flute |
4' |
Oak, pine and walnut |
Intermanual ‘shove’ coupler, but no separate pedal couplers.
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Opus 56, Opus 57, Opus 58
- 3 stop chest organs, one of which is currently for sale, due for completion at the end
of 2008.
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| All photos by Peter Backhouse. |
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