Ian was born in Aberdeen on the north east of Scotland and lived there most of his life until he moved to Texas. He served in The Gordon Highlanders TA for 12 years. He also played in the drum corp of the 2622 Sqn Pipe Band. He has spent most of his time since moving to Texas ranching and raising Charolais cattle.

ckground, but it wasn't until he watched Eric Rigler pipe at Ronald Reagan's funeral that he decided to play. He has performed for local funerals, parades, school sanctioned events, Abilene Art Walk and the 2005 De Leon Peach and Melon Festival.