Background
Dow was born 1732 in Kirkmichael, Perthshire, Scotland and became a music teacher in Edinburgh where he taught, among other instruments, the guitar.
Dow was born 1732 in Kirkmichael, Perthshire, Scotland and became a music teacher in Edinburgh where he taught, among other instruments, the guitar.
He is credited as both Daniel and Donald, both acceptable translations for the Gaelic name of "Domhnull". The couple had four children. Dow died of a fever in January 20, 1783 and is buried in Canongate Church, Edinburgh, Scotland.
