Hold Fast
In August 2006, Ashley's second CD Hold Fast stole the heart of Glengarry...and many others far and wide. Hold Fast is unmistakeably Ashley—fierce and flashing, majestic and mournful, exhibiting again a maturity and feeling beyond her years. Named after the motto of Clan MacLeod, Hold Fast is an unabashed statement of Ashley's dedication to Scottish culture, and mastery of traditional Scottish music...with a touch of today. She has taken a firm grip on her heritage, and Hold Fast proves she is not about to let go. With multi-talented musicians Bobby Lalonde, Troy MacGillivray and Rob Menzies weaving their magic, Hold Fast is a solid step into the ranks of the finest musical craftsmanship there is today.
| Track | Title | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cutting Bracken Strathspey · Cutting Bracken Reel · Alick C. McGregor · The High Drive | |
| 2 | Sweet Maid of Mull · The Way to Mull River | |
| 3 | Dark Island | |
| 4 | The Butlers of Glen Avenue · Michael Coleman's · Malcolm's New Fiddle | |
| 5 | Miss Ross · Traditional Strathspey · The Mortgage Burn · The Muileann Dubh · Put Me in the Big Chest | |
| 6 | Don Pettigrew | |
| 7 | The Banks Hornpipe · Madame Neruda | |
| 8 | Leaving Lismore | |
| 9 | Mor A' Cheannaich · Lord Seaforth · Reel of Rio · Down the Broom · Trip to Philadelphia | |
| 10 | Farewell to Erin · The Ale is Dear · Paddy's Trip to Scotland | |
| 11 | Elizabeth's Song |
From the Heart of Glengarry
In 2002, Ashley released her debut CD From the Heart of Glengarry. The tunes range from slow majestic airs to lively jigs and reels, many arranged by Ashley herself. All are excellent examples of the Celtic style of music that has thrived in Glengarry county since the Scottish settlers first landed there over 200 years ago.
| Track | Title | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cairgoim Brooch · Johnny Muise's Reel · Joe's Favourite · Shetland Fiddler | |
| 2 | Highland Jig · Close To The Floor · Buttermilk Mary | |
| 3 | Memories of Margaret Nixon | |
| 4 | The Kenlock Jig · The Little Pickle · Kelsey McDonell's Jig | |
| 5 | Tracey's March · MacKinnon's Brook · My Brother's Letter · Ferret's Reel · Cape Breton's Return To The Shetland Islands | |
| 6 | Margaret's Waltz | |
| 7 | Cheticamp Jig · Glengarry Jig · Ships Are Sailing | |
| 8 | Joey and Angela Beaton · Jean's Reel | |
| 9 | The Farewell · Malcolm Finlay · Charlie Hardie | |
| 10 | Memories of Shetland | |
| 11 | Jig of the Slurs · Fraser Jig · Spin and Glow | |
| 12 | Donnie Gilchrist's Breakdown · Don Messer's Breakdown | |
| 13 | Princess of Wales | |
| 14 | Compliments to Sean Maguire · Mrs. Forbes of Leith · Moving Clouds · Randall's Hornpipe | |
| 15 | The Contradiction · Dinkie Dorian's · Picnic Reel |
Other Recordings
Ashley is also a guest artist on the following recordings:
![]() On Home Ground, Volume 1 Simon Fraser University Pipe Band |
![]() On Home Ground, Volume 2 Simon Fraser University Pipe Band |
![]() Ceilidh Time MacLeod Fiddlers |
![]() Happy Now The Shiners |



