 He ran a business selling highland supplies, but in 1964 returned to Scotland to become pipe major of the Invergordon Distillery Pipe Band at the invitation of distillery owner Frank Thomson, who wanted to create a top-class band to promote the business.Invergordon won every major title except the World Championships during its four years of existence, and included top-class players such as John D. Burgess and Alex Duthart.After the Invergordon Distillery band ceased to exist in 1967 he returned to California, and he was involved in judging in both North America and the UK.