Great Gordon's towering feat

Resident organist spot for Darvel musician

- ELINA KOBZAR

Darvel’s internationally renowned musician Gordon Cree became one of the resident organists at the famous Blackpool Tower Ballroom.

Gordon said he feels "honoured" to have been asked to be part of a team of organists who play regularly in the ballroom on the historic Wurlitzer organ.

He added that he may be the first Scot to hold this position since the tower opening in 1894.

Gordon said: "While neither Blackpool nor the Tower Ballroom itself are attracting the droves of holiday makers they once did, the Tower Ballroom, with its architecture, history and unique atmosphere, is still a very special and magical place, and being among the team of players there is still considered something of a 'holy grail' among organists, so it's a huge honour and gives me great pleasure to have been asked.